Do you have Blog Posting Syndrome? I do. That's when you are so riddled with guilt for putting up a post when you haven't completed visiting primary Blogs not to mention caring for the replies which represent the circle of support, friendship, good quilting vibes and a strong uplift. When I don't tend to all this, when I don't follow my own rigid guidelines, the guilt sets in and the Blog Posting Syndrome sets in.
Seriously, I have this rigid rule with myself. (1) Visit everyone else, (2) reply to the replies and only THEN can I feel free to post something.
Today I'm just going to have to get over it because I'm working on something new to me and I wanted to share. Here 'er goes...
Design Wall mostly showing the WIP of Dresden Plates that I've pulled out during the scrappy making process. I also have a Bounce Dryer Sheet pinned to the wall which comes in later...
Little Dresden Plates in the process along with my test piece and notes in permanent ink. Oh, and my 4 year old gingher snippers. (note to self: get a new pair) These Dresden's are a breeze to chain sew by the way. So addictive.
Machine Applique Testing with monofilament thread. My Mom gave me quite a few tips last night about this thread. It does in fact like to unravel. Here's where the Bounce Dryer Sheet came in handy. I wrapped it around the thread and pinned it. Nothing permanent and it worked! You know, this could be my very own cool tip to submit to a magazine. What do you think?
I never once claimed my circles were circular. I'm practicing sewing here. Machine Applique on circles. I started off pretty good. A few little hiccups and I need to change my bobbin thread but that'll be after nap time or tomorrow.
In my finished piece I was looking for comfort working with the circles and "no see 'ums" in my Machine Applique work I played with my stitches and it looks like this will be the one I'm going to go with. Again, I will be changing the Bobbin thread as that's coming through a bit. Ultimately it wont show because I'm going with a different color/tone of fabric for the delightful centers on my Dresden Plates.
So that's why I had to overcome my Blog Posting Syndrome. The Dresden Plates continue to be "the thing" and I've been dying to share and plus, I wanted my Mom to see what I did since she did give so much of her time over to me, imparting her 40+ years of sewing experience which probably made her late for a poolside rendezvous with my cousin Debra. Hopefully Susan is around and will see this work, too. She certainly deserves the credit for getting me into this and I definitely want her to see what she thinks. Are you out there Susan or are you out riding the Harley with Rob?
Breaking all my own Rules with Love, *karendianne.
ps: Happy 4th of July!
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25 comments:
Wow, you are strict with yourself! Your Dresden plat is looking very nice so far!
What good are rules if you can't break them every now and then! Besides - it's a holiday....
Like the tip on the thread...it is a new on me.
Yeah baby submit that idea but to who? Fons & Porter?
That's a great tip -- I'd definitely submit it!
Break the rules! Sometimes it's fun to throw the rules out the window!!
I'm encouraged by your machine applique -- I love applique but if I want to do more of it, I'm going to have to learn how by machine!
OH it's so fun to be a rule breaker sometimes!
What a rebel... good for you!
Glad you posted what is exciting you ... that is what our blogs are for - sharing with others!
Happy 4th
You are so enjoyable ... love the dresden. May your day sparkle & shine. TTFN ~ Marydon
Submit the tip to QNM or Quilter's Home.
It's good to break the rules now and then- and I love seeing these blocks taking shape - great work.
Rules? There's supposed to be rules? well too late to start now
Rules are there to be broken...do what you fell at the time..
Plates look good..great tip Karen.
Thank you Julia ♥
Well done, Karen - I always make promises to myself and never keep them, lol!
Hugs - Lurline♥
You go girl! Do what you feel! Isn't that what its all about??
Silly girl--you made the rule. Change it and make a new one. We all like to have new things to read about.
Rules? - What Rules?!
Fabulous start breaking through rigidity. You have too much of it in your life already! Feel that flow and roll with those curves! Wonderful new beginning of awareness, already! I am a no reply needed blogger!
Please go ahead and post whenever you feel like it -- it lets us know you're having a good day! I'm loving those little plates, and I'm thinking now about doing a red and brown project. The colors are really growing on me!
I'm glad you 'broke' your rules! I put rules on myself, too, but then I think that it's MY blog, and I can do what I want! It's exciting to see your creativity at work - you sew, girl!!!
great idea for dryer sheets,,, I'm always looking for something to do with the things,, seems a shame to toss them out! just a secret, I've been stockpiling a lot of them so I can SOMEDAY sit down with all the little scraps and sew them on as a crazy quilt.. using the dryer sheet as a base. BOY! don't you know that quilt will smell good!
Beth in Dallas
Ooh! Yes yes yes. Submit the idea to a mag!!! Sometimes they give a super cool gift to the smartypants submittor. Submittee? Hmm.
And I love -- LOVE -- seeing where Miss Karen Dianne does her sitting and sewing! Very cool! Love the view...nothing better than Light Au Natural, is there!
Glad you broke the Rigid Blogger of her silly thoughts and rules. Way to go, KDL! ;-)
Sunny day hugs....
Hey, don't worry about it! We all know you are doing your best! Blogging is a guilt free zone.
No, no guilt as that would destroy the pleasure. Years ago, I had enough pain and sadness that almost killed me, but I learned my life must include more joy than pain.
We all have lives to lead and try our best to live them in the best way we can. Stress and guilt are NOT conducive to my mental health.
I DO enjoy your posts - do what you can. 8-))))
Hey Karen! Rules were made to be broken. I love seeing where 'she sits and sews'. Yes! Submit your idea to a mag. It's a good one and they may give you something cool.
I think BPS affects all people differently. I believe you can make up your own rules and let the BPS symptoms follow or die. Post your little heart out and sew yourself in circles, do it all out of order. Be a rebel!
I can't believe this post, Karen! I made a promise to myself after getting home from the Squash House last night that I would not post until I have caught up on what everyone else has been doing...and here I am. We're on the same wavelength, my friend! I'm also so happy to see the Bounce trick - I've stayed away from the monofilamen for it's issues, but will get one of my unscented Bounce sheets out and give it a try!
Cheers!
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