All Tied Up

It's always a liberating feeling to complete a WIP, especially one that's been taking up residence in the studio too long. I will be the first to admit that I usually have a few creative projects on the go, which doesn't help much with my creative ADD (we will call it CADD).  I am easily distracted by bright & shiny new ideas, and this causes me to become distracted from finishing up current projects.  I do get things done, but it often takes a deadline or self-imposed discipline to get the task finished.

In the rush to get some new products completed in time for the holidays, I had left this cute little quilt top hanging around in the studio. It actually took the realization of the impending party date (ohmigosh it's October already??), to get my stitch on - so to speak. So, after a marathon of hand quilting & binding, this sweet little quilt was finally finished!

Charming Stars Quilt

Ready to go!

I always wash my quilts once they are done to get that crinkly, lived in look.  I just love how everything gets all puffed up like a marshmallow.  It begs to be wrapped around someone.

After mulling over wrapping ideas, I decided on not covering it up.  I just rolled it up, tied it with a ribbon, & presented it with one of my new business cards/tags.  Yes, that's actually vintage fabric sewn into it!  I love the pinking too.  The presentation was simple, but looked pretty with all the colors in the quilt.  Mama & baby were very happy with this practical gift, which was the most important detail of all.

I would love to know how many of you are like me & will admit to being a CADD type.  Also, if you have Martha Stewart like discipline & do your projects methodically, what is your secret?  I think we would all love to be a bit more organized!