15 Minutes A Day

I have been using my timer 15 minutes at a time for many years, but until recently I didn't apply it to my quilting.   I use it to make myself fold clothes, clean the bathroom, clean off my "hot spots", almost any household chore I don't want to do.    My favorite phrase is " I can do anything for 15 minutes!" 

I always surprise myself at how much I can get done in 15 minutes.    If you are not familiar with "Flylady"  Marla Cilley, check out her website at flylady.net.     She is the one that taught me I can clean my home, and keep it clean, 15 minutes at a time.   Some people think of her website and system as cult like, but I know that it saved me from living in "CHAOS". (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome)

But I digress.  

I have decided to join up with Kate at "Life in Pieces" to keep on track with my projects by trying to get my quilting projects done, 15 minutes at a time.     I will keep track and give myself credit for getting at least 15 minutes a day completed on some quilty project.    It can be old, new, a WIP, a UFO or a PhD.  But it must involve  at least one of the following:  a needle and thread, a sewing machine, a rotary cutter, a design wall or some other facet of my quilty projects.   I am going to take a picture each time I am able to accomplish this, and share them on Tuesdays along with Kate and the others linking up on her blog.

I didn't start this commitment until Friday, June 10th, so I can only get 4 days in this week.   I am taking the 15 minute challenge.   I think "The Flylady" would approve.

Friday, June 10th
A log cabin block that I am making for next years opportunity quilt at my guild.

Saturday, June 11th
On Saturday I worked on my redwork Christmas stitchery project.

 I will try to concentrate on getting the other 7 pictures done.   I would like to have all of the pictures done by the end of July, but we we see.   Maybe 15 minutes at a time.

Sunday, June 12th
No sewing done

Monday, June 13th
No sewing done

Tuesday, June 14th
No sewing done

I have been trying to get my laundry done and my bags packed for my trip to Kansas City.   I am sure I will get a little done while I am there.   But my son and DIL have 6 kids and I am going to help out after my DIL has surgery.   So not a real vacation, but I am sure I will manage to visit at least one quilt shop.

Thanks Kate for setting up this linky party.