WIWOW June 29, 2011

Hi everyone:


Yikes, it's Wednesday again already. I've had my head down at the sewing machine finishing off a project which I need to ship out this week (sorry, still can't show you what I've actually been working on). It's finally finished and I've learned a thing or two while doing it. 


First, if you're going to do a project with a deadline, keep it small and simple, or what I like to call the KISS principle. As any of my friends will tell you, keeping it simple is not my strong suit! I always have plans larger than my time allows, but that's okay because I definitely work better with deadlines and I haven't missed one yet (at least I don't think I have).

I guess one small owl wouldn't have been enough!

Second, don't plan projects with tight deadlines around the busiest time of the year, which in our household would be either December or June. Now I'll admit that I don't always have control over this, however, I should really learn to say "I'm sorry, that doesn't work for me" a bit more often in December and June.

You need it when?!!

Third, don't think too much about it, just get going on it. I tend to agonize over small details, rather than just moving along. Too much thinking equals nothing completed. Better to complete the project and then think about what you might change next time after it's done, then to miss out on an opportunity.

Should I add a second border? Are these colours exactly right? Just get on with it!

So it's been good to learn a few things from this experience. Now if only I'll remember them when the next opportunity comes along...

Happy 1st and 4th

Hi everyone:


I'm looking forward to this upcoming Holiday week-end. Here in Canada, we celebrate Canada Day on July 1 and our friends south of the border are celebrating Independence Day on July 4. It also means that school is officially over and summer holidays are starting. Yay! Or should I say "Yahoo!" since the Calgary Stampede will be starting shortly thereafter.


And, as if a long week-end isn't enough reason to celebrate, here's four other reasons. AccuQuilt is having some amazing specials over this upcoming week-end, covering both the Canadian and American holidays. You'll certainly want to check these out. 


There are sales on GO! dies.

Free GO! Alex Anderson dies when you order a GO! Baby Fabric Cutter.

Special pricing on the Studio Fabric Cutter (really want to get me one of these!).

And, to go with your Studio Fabric Cutter, savings on Studio dies.

Wow, that's a lot of savings! Also, if you place an order before the end of day on Wednesday - yes, in two days - you'll get double reward points on your order. All of these specials are available now through July 5.


I'm not sure about you, but I know what I'll be doing for the long week-end!

Free AccuQuilt Patterns

Hi everyone:


Here's a great way to start off your week-end! How would you like to receive 22 free patterns? Who wouldn't! It's easy and here's how:


Just click on the AccuQuilt icon that you'll find on the right side of my blog. You'll be taken to a screen where you can register an account with AccuQuilt and then you'll have access to 22 free patterns. See, I told you it was easy! 

Thanks so much to AccuQuilt for providing these patterns to my blog followers. 


If you hurry, you may even complete a project or two this week-end.


Have fun and get GO-ing!