They say time is a thief,, if that's true then perfectionism is its accomplice.  The worry that something we want to do isn't going to be perfect leads to procrastination.  I'm a bit embarrassed to admit just how many UFO's and unquilted tops I have stashed away because I know I don't have the skills to finish them perfectly.  My inner critic has a big mouth!  So in my pursuit of letting go of perfectionism I'm quilting my MQ quilt myself.  No, it's not grand, no beautiful feathers and certainly no ribbon winner.  But you know what?  this quilt is for me,,, by me, start to finish.  I love it, mistakes and all.  Just like me, it is flawed but beautiful.  or Maybe beautiful because it's flawed. 

Simple lines with little stars randomly scattered along the way.  Easy, fun, functional and most of all doable! This my idea of self-care,  what are you doing for your happiness today? 

Finishing UFO's ( unfinished objects) is a new priority for me.  I love to start a new project.  So many possibilities :) Playing with fabric is soothing, finding just the right color combinations can be so much fun. So what happens?  SQUIRREL !! and another project catches my eye so this friend gets left behind.  Now I have an embarrassing number of UFO's hidden (from me) in various places.  I keep finding them as a declutter (a whole other topic and also priority).  This week found the pieces to my blue stars, 

"Autumn Evenings" by Piecing the Past

www.piecingthepastquilts.com,   #PatternsbyJen 

 Why did I abandon these beautiful blocks??  I don't know, but I do know they are getting finished. How about you? do you have a stash of UFO's ?

Yes, I know its January and most people are done with Christmas. I do love the holidays and could have a bit of Christmas year round.  Why not enjoy the pretty colors and sparkles.  The real reason I have this block out is actually more to do with my New Years resolution.  This is going to be the year of finishing.  The number of UFO's hiding around my house is getting embarrassing.    This is a log cabin block, I have several others already finished.  All I needed was one more to make 12 blocks altogether.  So now I can decide if I want to make one larger quilt with 12, 12" blocks or two throws with 6 blocks each.