The first half of the month I spent digging myself out of a pile of over-commitments. (Not doing THAT again!) My sister sent my husband and I on a marriage weekend and we had a fantastic time. It was so great to reconnect with my husband...he's such a good man and I'm thankful to have him! I took a trip to Fargo to speak and teach (I had an amazing time), but came home with a killer cold. I spent 4 days on the couch (felt like the door of death) and then the last week of the month was spring break. (What a misnomer that is!) I got in touch with my inner child and played Legos with my kids. (Girl Legos are the BEST!) I'm not sure that I actually accomplished my goal of catching my breath, but I did what I could! I also watched 2 complete seasons of What Not To Wear on Netflix. :)
Oh! I suppose I should talk about the quilts pictured above. I made these two doll quilts for my adorable little neighbor girls. Each quilt measures about 16" x 20". I had the girls pick out fabrics that they liked while they were over for a play date and several weeks later I sewed them up. It was a fun project to work on and they were very fun to deliver! These are scrap projects #56 and #57. I'm so anxious to accomplish my goal of 101 scrap projects!
Hope your week is off to a great start!
So glad you're back! I've missed being inspired by your posts. Great doll quilts.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had some time to worry about one less thing. And yes - spring break is never the break it sounds like it will be. Welcome back! I hope it doesn't get overwhelming too quickly!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a good time off, at least for the most part. I'm glad your back. Very cute doll quilts.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back. But can we be sure you will blog again? You know it is April Fools day today...
ReplyDeleteI´ve missed you and glad that you are back!
ReplyDeleteTake care now!
Sounds like a wonderful break. And the doll quilts are adorable. Welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteThere was a hole in the internet while you were gone, but I'm so happy it was a good break for you and that all but the cold was pleasant. Welcome back! We missed you!
ReplyDeleteThe lovely doll quilts, would make great regular size quilts....
ReplyDeleteI have WNTW Tvo'd and can watch any of 10 saved aeisodes any time. Love Stacy and Clinton.
ReplyDeleteThose quilts look so pretty and fresh! I keep saying to myself I ought to have an internet free day each week, but it hasn't happened yet...
ReplyDeleteWELCOME HOME!!!!...uh, I mean back! hehehe
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to step back from the blog and do other things for a bit...but MAN! I am sooo glad you are back! I miss this little blog when you are gone! :)
Welcome back! Glad to hear the break did you good. We all have a hard time admitting we need a break, I think, but we can only do so much without one.
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back. Looking forward to you inspiration and insight. Love your little doll quilts.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, you were missed. So glad it mostly worked out the way you intended.Being able to take a deeeeeep breath is an important thing.
ReplyDeleteYay! You were missed! the doll quilts are two sweet :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! You were missed!!!
ReplyDeleteI forgot that you were coming back today - what a nice surprise! This isn't an April Fool joke, is it? We really missed you, and I'm happy to be reading your blog again.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Take it easy with commitments and try to enjoy what you do.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. So happy that you got what you needed from your time off. Those doll quilts are adorable!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, welcome, WELCOME BACK !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you back. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. U've been greatly missed. ;) <3
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to take a break. Welcome back!
ReplyDelete~Judy
Welcome back ...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back AmandaJean....I've so missed reading your blogs, but am so glad you've had a much deserved break. Lovely doll quilts.....wouldn't they be nice in full size too....
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you back!
ReplyDeletewelcome back! Your month break sounded busy and productive (well except for the cold). Nice to see your blog in the feed again!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteYou were missed!!!
Welcome back. Glad you were able to take a break, but you were missed.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Jean,
ReplyDeleteI missed you and your bright messages and amazing quilting. I was starting to imagine that all sorts of awful things were happening in your life. I am SO GLAD to have you back in blogger land safe and sane and sound!
I'm yet another who missed your bright and breezy blogging, but can certainly understand while you need a break every now and again.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back again (from down here in New Zealand).
Jenny
:) sooo excited to see your name on here again! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you back. It sounds like you may have had a busy month, but at least you did enjoy your hubby and family.
ReplyDeleteYea!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great month, and YEAH! Glad to have you back!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you took a "break". It's so important. But I am especially thrilled to see you back. You are my FAVORITE and your posts and projects brighten my day!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. I have missed you. Glad you got a little bit of a break.
ReplyDeleteWhooo whoo! Happy to have you back!
ReplyDeleteEsther
esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com
ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com
Welcome back. Your hubbie is right..make it a yearly event. We could all do with some time to ourselves, family...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it IS OKAY to take a break. Maybe a scheduled day here and there to just play. Your quilts are wonderful. Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteYay! You're back! Sounds like you had a good break. Those quilts are darling!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back. Sounds like you need another break though.
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic doll quilts! And so good to have you back again.
ReplyDeleteMissed you. Taking the month off was a brave thing to do. Glad you had the courage to do what was best for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy you are back. Those little quilts are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYay! I missed you! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! (I only got through 3/4 of ONE season of What Not to Wear, though.)
ReplyDeleteSorry, did I forget to mention that I love the doll quilts? I love them. SO cute.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! So glad you had a good break, but you were really missed. I look forward each week to the inspiration you bring us all.
ReplyDeleteSew glad yor back! The quilts are very cute.
ReplyDeleteI sure missed you :0) Glad you got your batteries recharged and I think your husband is right,,,,schedule the time off!
ReplyDeleteI for one do not want you to burn out, I just love all you inspiring projects.
Welcome back and Happy Sewing
Welcome back! I really missed your finish up Friday quilts and all the inspiration you provide.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back. I missed reading about your projects and being inspired.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I missed you! Maybe you should plan a week off every month or so. It would do you good and we wouldn't have to go so-o-o-o-o long without you!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back! Glad you took the time for yourself as well. I took last week from work to get some quilting done and caught that killer cold....spent two days in bed and two days on the couch. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back! Glad you took the time for yourself as well. I took last week from work to get some quilting done and caught that killer cold....spent two days in bed and two days on the couch. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are back, we missed you!!
ReplyDeleteI agree totally! I missed your fun quilts and always inspiring ideas! So glad you had some down time (sort of :-)) Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve. Happy April! K-
ReplyDeleteWooHOOO! Great that you're back! Good on you for taking the time out - but you've been missed! Love the doll quilts too (from Australia) :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back! I always enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I love the cute little doll quilts. You're such a nice neighbor. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! The doll quilts are so cute.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back! Blogging breaks are good any maybe should be annual, if not more frequent than that. Planned rest never quite seems to come to fruition, though. At least you got some LEGO action in there.
ReplyDeleteNow that I have a granddaughter, I'm sure I will be making some doll quilts.
ReplyDeleteTeri
http://roadtripquilts.blogspot.com
Welcome back, you were missed!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. We missed you, but the break was well deserved. You being a constant well of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteyay you're back! I should maybe try this sometime...when I am brave enough!
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ReplyDeleteWe missed you!! You inspired me to take a bit of a blogging break as well during March and spring break. It was great. :) But I'm so happy you are back. And people ask if we still read blogs....
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Hope that you caught enough of your breath to enjoy your quilting and blogging again. Love the doll quilts that you've made!
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a very poorly time, glad you are now better, what sweet doll quilts
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and so glad that you had a well deserved rest. xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had some good time off. In spite of the weather. We SO need to get together sometime. I have some pretty fun projects going on!
ReplyDeleteNice to hear you had some quality time with the family, Amanada Jean! Sorry to hear you were hit with the cold bug. Those two doll quilts will surely be appreciated. Sew pretty!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back CrazyMom! It sounds like your break was just as Crazy as real life!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad You took the break, though we all missed You. But there were earlier blogs to read again and be inspired of. Want to say a big THANK YIU for beeing such an inspiration for me with your blog and not to forget You and Your friends book.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back but it sounds like you were busy as ever. Maybe it was more of a mental break for you. (tv and series shows do that for me).
ReplyDeleteDoll quilts are lovely.
Welcome back!! You were missed. Glad you're not coming to Duluth this weekend. More snow on the way!! Excited to see you on the 25th and 26th!!
ReplyDeleteSooo glad to have you back!! Missed your blog--you're always so inspiring. Doll quilts are adorable
ReplyDeleteSooo glad to have you back!! Missed your blog--you're always so inspiring. Doll quilts are adorable
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are past the "SQS" disease (Super Quilter Syndrome). Also "Me-cation's" always seem to relieve the symptoms. Crazy thing my post yesterday was all about this topic. SQS must be on a out-break!
ReplyDeleteI know the neighbor girls are thrilled. When I was young, I loved not only playing with my dolls but also washing the doll clothes (including the linens) and hanging them out to dry. It was so much fun. I think that touching the fabrics was the beginning of my love of fabrics and sewing. Thanks for your wonderful blog. Thanks for taking care of yourself. I laughed at your playing Legos. I was a math major and do NOT like legos. On a trip to visit two of my grandsons, I bought Legos for one of them. I told him that I do not play with Legos. I just do not like them. They frustrate me. So, my daughter, who is a high school math teacher, played with him. She finds it relaxing. We each have our preferences.
ReplyDeleteyou are awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda - So glad you're back! :D
ReplyDeleteyay!!!! so glad you're back. we've missed you, obviously!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back on the blog. Missed your inspiration and always happy posts.
ReplyDeleteI really missed you here. Those quilts are super cute. You are getting close--past the halfway point!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! And thank you for the reminder to take some time out!
ReplyDeleteI missed you, but I totally understand how you cannot keep up with everything. I hope you are over the mean, nasty cold.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I sent you positive vibrations the whole month, hoping you were finding ways to relax. Sometimes, even though we may be busy, just the fact that we are busy with other things works!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back and well rested :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Hope you are full of energy. You are halfway to yiur goal. Your projects are beautiful, as always!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!! So very glad to hear that your much deserved rest worked. Be sure to take it easy! Xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your break, and got to spend time with family and do some things just for yourself...but I'm also glad you're back! I missed your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour doll quilts are adorable and so pretty.
I've been checking your blog, hooray you are back in business again! I love all of your inspiring projects, and the way you connect up so many other inspiring people through your blog. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Amanda!! I'm so glad you took a break and as we are in the middle of spring 'break' here, I feel ya on that one! Phew! Love your doll quilts :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute doll quilts! I'm glad you were able to get a break...even if you spent some of it convalescing.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you again! I don't always comment, but I do always read your posts :)
ReplyDeleteI missed you. I wasn't able to go to Fargo--car problems. I would have loved to see you though. Glad your month off helped, but next year don't schedule it during spring break, then you can have a whole month off!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. So glad you took the time you needed for yourself and your family. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteYour post was great for two reasons - you are back! and until you just told me, I had no idea What Not to Wear was on Netflix! Another to add to my growing pile of binge watching. Glad your break was what you needed, and even more glad you are back.
ReplyDeleteI don't leave comments cause you have so many wonderful people encouraging you but... welcome back! I've missed you.
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