Friday 15 May 2020

It's all fun and games....

Until the thread runs out!!
I was making great progress over the last couple of days quilting my Flip Flop scrap giant. 
Just a loopy meander, nothing too fancy. I worked at it all morning on Wednesday, and yesterday.
I'm about three quarters done and was all set to finish the quilting yesterday in the hopes of adding the binding today. But I ran out of thread.
 I have enough on bobbins to get the back to the end, but not enough for the top!!
Damn!! Luckily the shop where I purchase my quilting thread is open for mail orders, in fact as of yesterday, she will be properly open by appointment only. Small parties welcome for up to 3 hours. (It's not on a high street. The Quilting Shed is on a working farm and could be considered as a destination, you have to want to go there, it's very out of the way.)
Anyway, I missed the post collection yesterday, so will have my thread on Saturday. 
I was hoping to get this one finished before I go back to work on Monday. I guess it depends on what time the courier calls on Saturday. 
Hopefully the sun will be shining again.
With my plans for the day ruined, I mumbled and grumbled for a while, really not sure what to do with myself, I looked at my crochet, then at Spring Queen, got in Tonys way and eventually went into my other room.
I thought I might put together my I stitch block, or maybe make up the butterfly blocks for RSC, but Kaffetastic was spread all over the work table so I settled down to put all the rows together and completed part one.
That done I had a good tidy up and prepared what I need for the I stitch block today.
That's the plan, but first I wanted to write about my progress and frustrations and I must do a couple of chores. Then it will be playtime. My crochet is progressing slowly, I've started to fill a third little container with pretty squares.
 It's slow progress on Spring Queen too, I have added more beads, giving her an earring, necklace and detail on her sleeve,
Next time I sit down with her it will be back to cross stitching. I have to stitch her left arm and her bouquet of flowers. 
Maybe later today.
But first, I stitch and RSC.
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Restrictions in NZ have lifted a little more. Stores are allowed to open, but numbers in stores must be limited and you must register your contact details at every store you visit. Stores must sanitise regularly throughout the day. We can travel and move about in our own region to visit family, friends and access services and shops. So I could if I wanted to, book a visit to the Quilting shed and take a drive to see Cathy.  Although we can reconnect with family and friends we are encouraged to keep gatherings small and we are also encouraged to stay home and continue to maintain social distancing.
Some people are making an issue of the guidelines calling them contradictory and pressing for more freedom, but the way I see it, we didn't get rid of COVID, it's here to stay, all we have done is flatten the curve, if by taking these precautions it means that the hospitals and services can cope with a few cases should they arise, rather than be swamped by 100s or 1000s of cases, then we are doing the right thing. 
Mother Nature has spoken, she has seen to it that the world is never going to be the way it was and we are going to have to find a new normal. If that means I have to book an appointment in order to visit my favorite craft stores, then so be it. 
I hope that didn't come over as a rant, it's not meant to be a rant, just a reflection on the current circumstances and speculation on what may be ahead. 
Take care all.
Be mindful of where you journey, with whom you mix and wash your hands.
Often!

11 comments:

kiwikid said...

What a shame your thread ran out, hopefully it gets delivered Saturday for you. It is hard to settle to something else when your plans go awry!! Your Kaffetastic blocks look wonderful as does your cross stitch. It worries me that we are heading into winter and the virus will get a hold again. Better for life to be different than 1000's sick.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I'm glad you are able to do more in NZ - here too people are starting to get a little crazy and rebelling about not having things open - protest have broken out and our crazy president seems to be encouraging them because he wants the economy better before the election comes up in November - he is an insane man I hope they toss him out.
I'm glad you are able to get your thread!!

Tazzie said...

Running out of thread when you’re on a roll is so pesky, I’m glad you can get more. It’s looking so lovely too!
Hugs
Tazzie
:-)

Pink Rose said...

Hi Lou wow your work is so lovely ,your Kaffe strips look fantastic,I love them and your queen is coming along nicely,what a bummer with the thread stay safe my friend xx

Janice said...

How lucky that you will be able to get more thread so quickly. Mail here is so very slow. A little bit done on each project means that they all move forward. That is quite a big thing for everyone to be registered at each shop they visit. Some restrictions have eased here a little as of today, however, like you if we can stay home and social distance that is the best option.

Lin said...

How frustrating! Still, at least you know more thread is on the way and Kaffe is looking great. I agree with you - all these people rushing out and thinking it's all over are just going to make things bad again. Stay home, stay safe is the only way. xx

Maria said...

Hope your threads arrive soon and you can complete your big Flip Flop quilt...
Nice to have spent some time on Spring Queen..
Lovely to be joining the Kaffe Kit..

Jenny said...

Running out of thread is not fun! I'm sure you have lots of other colours, but it's just not the same, is it. Hopefully you will get your supplies and be back on the quilting machine again soon.

Cheryll said...

Don't ya just loathe when the threads leaves you hanging... but never mind, you will have a finish before too long...xox

Ali Honey said...

No that's not a rant - I agree with what you said.
I'm Still loving the Kaffe project.

Karen S said...

How frustrating to run out of thread. But the other side is that it is great that it is available and you can get some sent to you. Lovely work with your Squares and Spring Queen.