What am I doing up at 6 a.m. on a Sunday? Sewing what else ! I started working the night shift at my nursing job and am now on the opposite side of the clock as everyone else. My first night shift was Christmas day! The hospital never closes (sigh). I had just finished my last two Christmas orders for Karen#1 and Karen#2 and delivered the last one Christmas eve at 4 p.m! Then my Christmas really started. I went out and bought all my presents and food for dinner. Since starting my business in September this is the first Christmas where I didn’t put up any decorations: no tree, no stockings, – no time! It’s ok. I’d rather be sewing. Also, I had time to reflect on the TRUE meaning of Christmas, minus the shopping frenzy and hustle and bustle. Is all that “stuff” necessary? I didn’t miss it really and no one seemed to mind too badly , though next year I think I’ll pace myself a little better! A quilter friend of mine suggested cutting off my orders in early October and not taking any more after that. Uh…no. I don’t think I could do that. I’m having too much fun! I did have to say no to one person. A girl who called Dec. 15th. She was going to visit her boyfriend, had all of his t-shirts and wanted me to finish it by Christmas. I wracked my brain trying to think of how I would squeeze that one in and get it done for her; but, in light of my existing workload, ultimately had to say no.
So now, here it is, Sunday. My husband and I went out to dinner last night. He went to bed and here I am. I’ll probably be up until around 7 and then sleep until 2. Then I get up and get ready to go to work. I’ve always been a night owl so the schedule actually suits me. My husband and I still have “our” time and then I have this nice, long, uninterrupted stretch of time to sew. I’m working on Jillian’s order and Laura’s order. I’m liking the gray sashing that Jillian picked out. It’s has neutral effect without being beige or tan. Jillian’s top will be done likely within 2 weeks. Then we’re just waiting on the backing fabric to come in which was special ordered. Laura’s quilt – the blocks are done and now it’s time to cut the sashing. Karen #3 and Sonja are next on cue.
My cat is sleeping on some recycled batting on top of my hope chest. I brought her a nice little cat bed but does she sleep in it – no. Batting must be more comfy. I’ll try to blog more often. This is easier than Twitter, I think I’m too long-winded. Took me forever to get my first tweet within the word count. Upgraded my phone and finally got my tunes all transferred. Listening to music and sewing. Life is good!
