Monday 4 March 2013

Monday Planning...

Mondays over the last couple of months have started with a review of the plans and quilts I have in progress. Generally after the school run I just go for a quiet and civilised coffee in town with my diary, work planner and quilt design book.

It may sound like an indulgence, but when you work from home, you sometimes need space from the general clutter of your life to get some perspective. Add into that being a lone parent with no break from the kids, it becomes even more urgent to escape and think in a space that is neutral!



So this morning was about working through this weeks diary for mini scouts, Cubs and work. So many projects to get finished and plans to organise... I try to keep my to do lists down to 5/6 things, not too overwhelming, but enough to feel like I am making progress on the bigger list lurking in my head!

This week is about lesson planning for a new course starting next Monday morning in Cheltenham, basting maxi's quilt and making an oilcloth bag for a friend.

Plus working on the blocks for the patchwork series at Prema Arts that is due to start in July....


This is block 3. It is quite complicated to piece, but really satisfying!

I like to keep busy....

Plum and June

12 comments:

  1. You are so organizized! I love your block it is stunning!

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    1. Thank you! Unfortunately my organisation sometimes falls apart!

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  2. You do keep your self busy . . . and I envy your organization!

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    1. I do seem to busy rushing between things! I am trying to be more organised this year - that's the theory!

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  3. I cannot handle how absolutely beautiful that block is. Wow. This is definitely on my "one day" list now! Thanks for sharing, I'm so glad I stopped by from Plum and June.

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    1. Thank you! Putting together a PDF for the course at the moment!

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  4. Your block is beautiful! Soooo many pieces, especially when one has so many rods in the fire. I too work at home and have to discipline myself to work rather than sew. :) I can understand your needing another place to go to! It helps to enjoy our (my husband calls it my woman's cave) my office and sewing studio. Great idea too to organize without everything staring you in the face. I think you can be even more creative that way.

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    1. It is all the mess of the boys that I can't ignore if I sit in the house!

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  5. I know what you mean about the headspace time! Nothing like a Monday morning stiff coffee and a list to kickstart the week!

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    1. I know! Perfect way to get the working week started after a manic weekend with the boys!

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  6. Just popped over from the small blog meet to say hi. Loving your Monday planning summit - think I may start that habit myself post Monday School run. Looking forward to delving into you blog - Jill blogging at The Nocturnal Stitcher

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    1. It is a great way to start the week. Helps me to make sense of everything I need to do!

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