tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post1056993458538756582..comments2024-03-24T14:37:32.309-04:00Comments on Morning's Minion: A Lesson in Wasted TimeMorning's Minionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-89339023773949683732018-02-04T18:46:27.266-05:002018-02-04T18:46:27.266-05:00Janet; It is comforting to have the affirmation th...Janet; It is comforting to have the affirmation that not all of us bounce from bed ready to tackle the day. Its who we are!<br />I would have to have a dearth of other projects in order to start another butterfly--or so I think--I haven't given away the pattern. Having it get the best of me twice would be a real downer. Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-45425401218689521002018-02-04T18:09:44.557-05:002018-02-04T18:09:44.557-05:00Briony; It was a close call! I don't like to ...Briony; It was a close call! I don't like to be defeated by a project--though a few have gone by the wayside over the decades. Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-22729132150848784892018-02-04T09:33:23.192-05:002018-02-04T09:33:23.192-05:00Sometimes we're our own worst critics. I like...Sometimes we're our own worst critics. I like your butterfly.<br />I'm not a morning person either, never have been. I move, think and talk slowly in the morning.<br />Your should make it again to see if there really was a problem.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-39216465759186066492018-02-03T14:19:10.581-05:002018-02-03T14:19:10.581-05:0010 out of 10 for tenacity, I think I would have th...10 out of 10 for tenacity, I think I would have thrown it on the fire. lol<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-46573080369937449162018-02-03T08:53:24.592-05:002018-02-03T08:53:24.592-05:00Sue; This is very true of writing. Sometime words...Sue; This is very true of writing. Sometime words flow easily and it is exhilarating to feel that what we intended to convey is lively and lucid. Other times what seemed an urgent idea becomes heavy and clumsy no matter how we try to rework it. <br />I'm reminded of an unfinished essay from more than 20 years ago--an attempt to capture a few hours of a springtime evening. Every now and then I think I should have another try at finishing it, honing it to fit remembrance, but, will I ever? Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-75540305137368472412018-02-02T18:31:30.263-05:002018-02-02T18:31:30.263-05:00I feel your pain. And I was thinking that this is ...I feel your pain. And I was thinking that this is also true of writing. Sometimes we edit and edit but the piece just wasn't worth the effort to begin with. <br /><br />I enjoy following you. I am also a lover of vintage kitchen things, especially red and green. Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-12625037418665856832018-02-02T17:58:15.889-05:002018-02-02T17:58:15.889-05:00Rainy; The not so flat part is pretty much hidden ...Rainy; The not so flat part is pretty much hidden by the body of the butterfly. I ended up running a basting stitch around to ease in most of the excess fullness. <br />I've read of Amish quilt makers deliberately creating a mismatched blog to indicate a lack of worldly pride--strangely, non of the Amish quilters to whom I've mentioned this have heard of the practice. <br />I think I'll have to tackle something I can do well--to restore my confidence!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-75444240414893288972018-02-02T17:54:57.192-05:002018-02-02T17:54:57.192-05:00Jennie; I have no sympathy for myself when I do a ...Jennie; I have no sympathy for myself when I do a project poorly--especially if I can't identify the problem and make a correction. <br />I suppose having gotten the butterfly to this stage I must discipline myself to 'revisit,' give the creature some antennae and a cushion to 'light' upon.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-74720788313982674552018-02-02T17:52:13.096-05:002018-02-02T17:52:13.096-05:00Karen; It is good to realize that we don't all...Karen; It is good to realize that we don't all work well in the same time frame or setting. During the years I worked at Wyoming Quilts I usually went in after lunch and stayed til the shop closed at 6. If there were deadlines I could take my designated projects home and finish in the evening.<br />Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-53500570666258254022018-02-02T17:49:30.916-05:002018-02-02T17:49:30.916-05:00Carrie; Hello! Glad you enjoyed the visit. I wen...Carrie; Hello! Glad you enjoyed the visit. I went to your blog and admired your cheerful kitchen--you and my daughter have similar taste in vintage red collectibles. I know winters in your part of the country can be grey and gloomy--how nice to have such a snug bright space as the heart of your 'cottage.'Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-20605316963612762332018-02-02T07:31:31.425-05:002018-02-02T07:31:31.425-05:00From the photos, I can't see that it isn't...From the photos, I can't see that it isn't laying flat. I think it is a lovely piece and the colors are really nice.<br /><br />I had to laugh though at you statement - I could call it a 'humility pillow'--a reminder that perhaps some projects are best jettisoned instead of wasting hours on an unsatisfactory finish.<br /><br />Have a great Friday and weekend ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-49241398229019499402018-02-02T05:22:21.267-05:002018-02-02T05:22:21.267-05:00We are so hard on ourselves when it comes to craft...We are so hard on ourselves when it comes to crafts Sharon. I looked at your butterfly and thought, oh that is GORGEOUS and so beautifully pieced!! Meanwhile you look at it and see "mistakes" as glaring. I think it is really lovely, but what a shame it couldn't have been an afternoon tutorial and equally that the tutor couldn't stick to the instructions! At least it is finished (apart from making into a cushion if you can ever face revisiting it). Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-75283325630063738502018-02-02T01:49:26.823-05:002018-02-02T01:49:26.823-05:00I think it turned out very nice, but I do know tha...I think it turned out very nice, but I do know that feeling of frustration when something doesn't turn out the way it is supposed to. I tried a quilting class once, and ended up with two small panels when everyone else had a whole quilt made! At least you know your own daily rhythm and can remember that next time you are tempted to sign up for a class again. I think this would make a lovely cushion, especially for fall. x KKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-49800921497556247212018-02-02T01:33:07.553-05:002018-02-02T01:33:07.553-05:00Well you figured out what works for you and what d...Well you figured out what works for you and what doesn't...an accomplishment in itself. I have enjoyed my visit here today and have become your newest follower! Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.com