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Just a few crumbs

This past week I have been feeling like I have too many irons in the fire. Normally I can manage all that is needed around the farm and in the house but not lately. I just can't seem to concentrate and I am going around in circles, so needless to say I haven't gotten much sewing done.
All I was able to get accomplished these past 2 weeks were 5 blocks.




So this makes a total of 30 blocks and I think I might need a few more than that. I had written to Michele, a distracted quilter at Distracted Quilter that I was going to make mine bed size. Boy I'm starting to think I might of been having an out of mind experience. They have a word for that and I think it's called  menopause.




This one is what "the man of the place" has to deal with at times.



I just thought this was a cute one




 And this one is just too funny


Till next time,
Kat
=^..^=

Comments

  1. Kat....you had me cracking up!!! I guess that is what my problem is too....menopause!! At least that sounds better than just can't get it done!!

    Your blocks look great. I had to chuckle when you said you were wondering what you were doing thinking about making a bed size quilt. EVERY quilt I make is bed size....and I am trying to make myself scale it down. This one should be a bit smaller. I hope.

    Hang in there!! Just know you are not alone....wish there was a shot for this...it would be nice to hold a thought for more than a second most days!!!

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  2. Having survivied it, trust me, it gets easier. Have you considered getting your thryroid checked? After some mental "fuzzies" during menopause I had mine checked, was very low. Easy fix! Hang in there :) Love the cartoons!

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  3. Bed size can be done - if we keep crumbing every Tuesday and don't stop til we get there. I'll hang in with you. I've already got an idea for my next crumb project. I figure we'll just be like Jo or Pattilou. When we finish one, we start another. I can't blame my insanity on menopause, I've always been this way.

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  4. Beautiful blocks and very fun post !

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  5. Join the club! I call it my Fall Frenzy!
    I think my nesting instint takes over and I'm running in all directions.... I did manage to get my kitchen and dining room painted though!But, plenty of those loose ends to tie up too!
    Oh well,
    Life is good!
    Deb

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  6. Oh so cute and oh so funny. Don't worry...crumbs are not a race. Enjoy the process!

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