Well Known Fact: People with Hobbies Have To Much Stuff

Why, Why do I do this to myself......see my new computer sitting there.   One new thing can  set  me off  moving everything around, and that is no small feat.  I have to many hobbies and to much paraphernalia that goes them.

As the computer came in, the what if I just thoughts came rushing in......such as what  if  I move the desk here and what if I move the book cases downstairs.......and on and on

Within the hour of that first dangerous thought....I have stuff piled everywhere.

And more stuff

And even more..this table alone is piled with knitting books and people, it's a huge pool table. What can I say, when I take up a hobby I like to educate myself.

These are the empty book cases, that I got my poor husband to drag down stairs...and on Father's Day of all things.
I started the morning off with a perfectly clean house and I have now, made enough work for myself, to last all week. As was I piling stuff everywhere I realized it is time to let go of a few things, and focus on my primary interests.

 In the chaos, I manged to hook up the computer and write this post....I think I do know where my focus is these days.....quilting and blogging and quilting some more. Any related stuff gets to stay....the rest.....I think I might be making some trips to the Goodwill drop off.

I Might Never Hand Sew... Binding Again /Project Monogamy

I might never sew my binding by hand again, thanks to Rita of  Red Pepper Quilts. I have always admired her crisp, neat bindings and all by machine. I thought I would give her method a try ......... so I reread her Binding Tutorial and gave it a shot. It works like a dream. I didn't bother zig zaging the edges or pinning anything, like she does, but it worked anyway.  I love it.

I couldn't resist a picture of the folded quilt.

So after practicing project monogamy I completed this quilt....binding and all, in twelve days. So satisfying...but sorry Chawne I can feel my wandering ways calling my name.....although it is so nice to have one finish for 2011.

Quilt Back 

Before my multiple project syndrome kicks back in...I will put together the promised tutorial, for the QAYG Log Cabin Quilt. My new computer arrived last night and I am typing at it, as we speak....so to speak.

My Process Is Messy

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

My process is fairly messy....

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

I end up with piles of fabric all over the place.

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

The further I am, into the project, get the worse it gets...fabric all over the floor, as I figure out my fabric choices along the way.

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

I may have a messy process, but after a week and a half, the last border is on!!!! I just have to quilt that last border and I'll be ready to put on the binding. Now cross your fingers that I can get that done, before some other idea calls my name. If I get this done, it will be my first finish of 2011. It feels good to actually start and finish something quickly......whoops I guess I better actually finish, before I pat myself on the back.

About the tutorial.....my new computer is in the city....sent to my wonderful, computer guy, instead of to me and he has, believe it or not, gone fishing. Sort of sounds like the dog ate my homework type of excuse...but it's the truth...honest. Seriously, it is on the top of my to do list.

Instant Gratification

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

There is definitely some instant gratification going on around here, as this quilt keeps growing.......

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

and growing some more.

I might just finish this quilt before starting something else. I might actually practice project monogamy as suggested by Chawne.  We'll see what happens....if I do it'll probably be a one time thing.

  I can't link up like I usually do....still no computer.....but check out her blog, great post today. My computer is here and it's all linked now.

Also....I messed up with all my linking but this post is now linked to

 For July 1st at Lily's Quilts

Still Growing....

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

QAYG Log Cabin 2011, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

If you like to PLAN AS YOU GO......

QAYG Log Cabin 2010, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

If you like to PLAN AS YOU GO..this might be the method for you. Two more borders added and quilted today. It's hard to believe I just started this quilt Tuesday Evening.

QAYG Log Cabin 2010, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

Just a little closer view.

QAYG Log Cabin 2010, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

Back of the quilt so far.

Growing the QAYG Log Cabin

2010-07-10-07-27-22_1000000309, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

It's been a long time since I've made this type of QAYG quilt.....I'd forgotten how quickly it grows, as you just keep adding the QAYG borders. It's still on my to do list, to write up a tutorial on this QAYG method.....but so are all kinds of other things, that aren't getting done around here.

2010-07-10-07-21-08_1000000304, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

Each border gets added and then quilted....I like not knowing what's coming next.

2010-07-10-07-24-08_1000000308, a photo by MariQuilts on Flickr.

It's great quilting this way because you never have the bulk, of your quilt, under your machine. I'll keep you posted as it grows.....this is so addictive.