A Diversionary Tactic Guaranteed to Work

Whether it's hand piecing or machine stitching, I much prefer working on projects when they are small and relatively close to 'block-sized'. As they grow larger and approach the flimsy stage I tend to get a little antsy, despite the fact that continuing to work on them would get me that much closer to a finish. Just don't like dealing with all that fabric!

Sooo, rather than stick to finishing up what might be on the design wall, I often go into squirrel mode: let's start something new! Works every time. 

That would explain this lovely star. It would also help explain the number of projects that I have on the go at any one time and the mess that is my sewing room.

I have a Happy flimsy on the design wall waiting for the sashing to be finished, and more recently a second star flimsy that needs 2 - 3 more blocks made (I'll share that in a bit) but instead, I scratched an itch and started digging through scrappy neutrals and creamy pinks to try out a block that I've been eyeing from afar. Luv, luv, luv!

Originally, I thought that this one would be for Quilts for Survivors, but it turns out I'm really not that generous after all. This one is hitting all the right buttons so me thinks it's going to stay with me. The idea of digging up and incorporating the last remnants of special fabrics to make this work is so much fun.

I haven't cut any more piece or made any more stars but that doesn't matter right now - I'm loving staring at this one. I think it's going to be called Strawberries & Cream....M