Saturday, May 16, 2009

Playing the waiting game

A couple of days ago, Carrie e-mailed me asking if baby grandson had arrived yet. I let her know that we were all on pins and needles "waiting". She then asked me what I was working on to stay busy. Well, truth be told, I wasn't working on anything because I didn't want to get interrupted in the middle of a project. I got to thinking about that logic and it didn't make any sense at all.

So, I pulled out one of the Jo Morton little kits that I bought way back last September at the Portland Quilt Show Expo. It was fast and easy and I finished piecing, quilting, and binding it...and still no baby call.

Look who wants another 15 minutes of fame.... See that little face to the right?


And as I snapped this picture, look who wanted to be a part of it?

No Jack? I must be quicker than he is...


And...remember Betty here? Well, it seems she's relapsed. She's going back in the shop for some more medicine! I guess that means more handwork for me!

And.........still no baby!

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20 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieMay 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Love the colors and simplicity of your little quilt. Sorry your machine is sick. Nothing worse!!!

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  2. MARCIEMay 16, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    What on earth is wrong with your 440? Are you overworking her? Aren't you glad you decided to finish that little cutie! I love it--and so simple! I can't believe how many cats in boxes I have seen on blogs this week. Tho none named Jack--the official quilt tester!

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  3. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsMay 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Anne your Pick-up Sticks turned out very cute. sorry about Betty,, I guess she could be called Betty Boop!!! he he

    Waiting is one of the hardest things to do, Jack seems to be ancy too.

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  4. KarenMay 16, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I love the picture with your cat climbing onto the new small quilt!

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Ohh so cute! Love the little quilty!

    Babies... they sure come on their own schedule, don't they?

    Jack is very handsome!

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  6. JanetMay 16, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    That's a lovely wee quilt and it looks like all the quilts get the cat scan! There's probably a baby by now!

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  7. CandaceMay 16, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I love those little Jo Morton kits, Anne! I think Jack wants this one for himself! Sorry about Betty - too bad we aren't closer - I'd lend you my 153QE!!
    Cheers!

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  8. YvetteMay 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Poor Betty! My girl had to go in three times to get it perfect. I hope 2 is your magic number.

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  9. RachelMay 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    That is one cute little quilt! And one cute BIG cat ☺
    Poor Betty. My Bernice sends her best wishes for a speedy recovery.

    Fingers crossed for a quick arrival of the much-anticipated baby grandson.

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  10. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Anne I love your pick up sticks..cute..That baby will arrive in his or her own good time..tedious to wait though...Louise

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  11. Red Geranium CottageMay 16, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I LOVE that little Joe quilt Anne. It's soooo cute. Jack is too much. Maybe he wants to sew?
    Sorry about your machine and about that little grandson.........what is he waiting for???

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  12. CarolMay 17, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Love your little Jo Morton quilt...oh your poor, poor Betty! And these babies just come when they are ready...he just doesn't know how many people are waiting to love him.

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  13. LoriMay 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Lovely little quilt Anne. So sorry about waiting some MORE! You may have to make another quilt!!!

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  14. Something Nice and PrettyMay 17, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    What beautiful work you do! Sorry about the "Betty" and the baby not appearing yet:)
    Rondell

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  15. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    You know Anne, it is a really good thing you enjoy hand work...I'm just sayin. Warranty right?!!!
    I have that little Jo number made up too and hanging on a peg in my kitchen area. :-)

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  16. CrispyMay 17, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Oh man Anne, not again. I would be writing Bernina if it's the same problem.

    Love how you outsmarted Jack LOL.

    Crispy

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  17. KaarenMay 18, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    Oh no...a machine that's ill! At least you managed to finish that darling quilt before it gave up the ghost. I hope that they can do emergency surgery right away.

    Jack's a riot! Just give him a little box and he'll be happy.

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  18. Carrie P.May 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I guess Jack wanted a better picture than just being in a box. Love your little quilt.

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  19. JanetMay 18, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    I love your little quilt - it looks great!
    Its a very hard thing to wait for a baby but its worth it :0)

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  20. ThimbleannaMay 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    That little quilt is adorable. I hope the call has come by now!

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