Injury Time Out

Ok so, you might not be able to see it in the picture but I did something dastardly to my right index finger a few weeks ago. I don’t know if it was sewing related or life related, which are basically the same thing in my little world. It kind of reminds me of when I hurt my hand a few years back at my previous job so I am doing all the same things to try to get it better. That being said, I also have some projects to catch up on for the magazine etc etc etc. so my bigish announcement is....

I’m not going to be able to do my usual Block of the Month style quilt next year. I’ve been really on the fence with this one anyway. Part of me really wants to get the whole thing done beforehand so I can give better yardage requirements and maybe even find a way to get kits for everyone. Part of me will really hate not having the BOM to give me a focus. Another part of me really wants to grow as an artist and try new things, something that has been hard with my crazy schedule. As you can probably tell, I’m conflicted. So here is my little compromise. This year I will be working on a TOTALLY FREE Basket Quilt based on the block you see below. There will be 9 blocks and finishing directions that I will pass out throughout the year. That way I can work on the big new BOM for the following year. AND add some more content to my blog about some of the new wonderful (except the finger, of course) things I have been learning about....hence the new blog design wink! wink! Hope you all will join the fun!

Comments

[denice]

Wow.
That must be some big booboo on your finger! But really, trading nine baskets for the BOM seems more than generous. You spoil us. Really.

[Rebecca Grace]

Ouch! I hope your hand is better soon and that it isn't impeding your stitching. Take good care of yourself. I just saw on television that Christmas cookies have amazing curative properties... ;-)

[Marie]

I love baskets and I love trying new things so go for it! Its okay not to do the same thing all the time, change is good. We love hearing about your "little" world so we'll keep watching to see what goodies you come up with. Hope your finger feels better real soon.

[Sandra Visser]

Take care of yourself and hope the finger heals quickly

[LaNan]

Thanks for your past BOMs and I applaud your creativity and willingness to share. Pamper yourself and thank you ahead of time for the basket blocks.

[Maga]

Please take care of your finger and don't overdo things. Thank you for once again providing us with a year long project. You are so generous.

[Stephanie]

It has been a delight following your blog and watching the way your "quilting career" has developed.
Of course you need to do whatever feels right for you. That way the creative process gets best expression.
The pictures at the top are interesting especially that one with the dresden plate - hope we will see more of that one.

[Karen on Keuka]

Ouch Erin... Sending healing thoughts.... Thanks for always sharing your beautiful work... Can't wait to see what marvelous things you have in mind for your basket. Take care now...

[Linda Boudreau]

Erin you have taken me above and beyond my comfort zone in both colour, style and creativity. I will be forever grateful. I hope you finger heals quickly, and you are able to take some " Me time " for yourself. You work far to hard at pleasing us and we will never forget you for this. I had stopped purchasing magazines until you went into the spotlight and will continue.

I do hope you release the mandala of the beautiful birds you were working on as a pattern we can purchase. Your work in phenominal

[Lorie bugaiski]

Take care of your finger! Thanks again for a other year project! Can't wait to see what you have in mine.

[Lyndda]

Erin, Ouch! Take care. Thank you for something wonderful to look forward to. Stay warm!