Fidget Blanket Update & My Confession
Oh Dear Community,
I have a confession to make to you this Monday morning.
It’s been a couple of crazy busy weeks for us. We’ve been busy with wrapping up our homeschool, turning work in for homeschool co-op, building our photography business clientele, birthday parties and family member’s graduation preparation. 😳😵💫
I love being busy as it keeps my mind going and ideas flowing but at the same time I love having breaks too…and lately those haven’t come as much as I need them to.
I’ve been editing photos non-stop and in between time trying to get over to my mom’s to finish this blanket. For those of you who may not know I am currently sewing a fidget blanket for an aunt that has dementia. My sister is also making one for a friend of our family’s.
My sister’s blanket is coming along very well (sorry no updated photos of hers because we haven’t been able to be on the same schedule to sew together 😢). She has been able to get to my mom’s a lot more than me. On top of of that she set up her blanket process to go a bit faster which was a very smart move.
The second row of the quilt blanket has been added on…
by my mother 🫣. Yea…uhmmm… let me elaborate on why.
Basically my mom sees how tired and busy I’ve been and she didn’t want the blanket to fall too far behind. Bless her caring heart. Without her I would still be struggling to finish this row. Y’all know sewing is not my forte.
Now for the confession part. 🫢
The last time I was on my way to sew I was literally falling asleep on the road 😬😑…not good I know. When I arrived at my moms she could see how wore out I was. My dad even said “what’s going on with you?”
In that moment I admitted to them that I am too exhausted to keep driving back and forth twice a week to continue the blanket. I asked my mom if she would take on finishing it and I will pay her for her time and efforts to help me and thankfully she agreed.
She felt bad accepting money from me but I didn’t hesitate to offer her payment. She has her own life and own sewing work to do and this was my project idea anyway. I how much extra work it will be to add on all the fidget activity pieces. I am so grateful for her, I had to admit I am not fit to finish this big of a job right now especially since it’s not my area of expertise.
So there ya have it, my confession of not being able to follow through with my plans. I honestly don’t feel bad about it because I was putting myself and others in danger while being on the road half asleep. Also, I know that Aunt C will get an amazing quilted fidget blanket because it is being sewn by the best seamstress I know. ☺️
Oh and that day I hired my mom, I didn’t sew a thing. I took a nap in my parents bed for almost two hours before heading home.
I’ll leave you with one last look of the blanket so far. My mom will be sending me pics as she goes so I may still share the process with you. 😉
Here’s one last look at the blanket…
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It looks very colorful and interesting 😊. i can't wait to see the finished look 😍
I really wanted it to be bright and cheery. Thanks for your comment as it's confirmation on the color choices! 😃😍
You are welcome 😊
It seems your always a busy type and creating time to design stuff's like this is really awesome.
Yes, I stay busy for sure. Through all the hustle and bustle crafting is what helps me stay calm and relaxed ~ 😎
I'm sure it's a wise move. you will still have the opportunity to sew something like this when you are less busy with other things
Thanks Tali, very true. I know there will be other opportunities for me to grab my machine when things are less hectic. There's this maxi skirt I've been longing to sew! 😍
It's looking perfect, how nice that your mother is going to help you and how nice that you were able to rest. How nice to know that you have such nice details for your loved ones. A hug for your mommy and we hope to see her soon to meet her and see the final result. Please take care of yourself
Thanks Carolina! It was so nice and helpful to take that rest in a quiet place. No one running in to wake me up lol. 😄
I am so grateful for my mother and her abilities and passion for sewing.
I will take care and get more rest. Thanks for caring sweet friend ~ 💖
The family is there to support each other and how beautiful that you support a noble idea for your aunt and your mom supports you to finish the project. You are extremely blessed to be surrounded by people full of love and light.
On the other hand we are human and we get tired and our body needs the sacred rest. Thank you for allowing me into your life through this post.
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Thank you. It is such a blessing having this support in the time of need. I am so thankful. ☺️
Sometimes I forget how much rest I need. That experience on the road was a wake up call for me to do better and take more time to do so.
Thanks so much for your comment and for the tokens ~ 🧡
Part of being a good professional is knowing when to delegate work... I'm glad you were able to do it and offer your mother a reward, not everyone sees them that way and takes advantage of other people's work just because they're family.
The blanket will be incredible, the implicit love will remain intact ❤️.
I really love this statement as it's so true. Thanks for mentioning that! 🤗
Yes, I wouldn’t have felt right delegating such a task to my mom without offering something for her time. It’s really bad practice to take advantage of loved ones, I never want to do that.
Much love and appreciation for you my dear Laura ~ 💗
A blanket made with lots of love, I hope to see this project finished soon, blessings and greetings.
Hello @crosheille I understand you perfectly. But I don't understand what has happened these last weeks, people are more rushed and busy than usual, maybe it is an effect caused because we are already in the middle of the year 🥴🤯.
Yes, I think that could be it. We are almost finished wrapping up our school year but it has been fast paced since we want to have our Summer off. So that in top of everything else has been hectic. 😵💫
@crosheille this is so colorful and beautiful, very beautiful and creative it’s interesting as well thanks for sharing
Thank you much ~ 😉
You’re welcome @crosheille you’re the best
Thank God you arrive your home safely without falling down boss. I love the color of the blanket. There are really beautiful
Thanks, I appreciate that. I'm glad I made it home safely as well ~
You will always boss @crosheille
Looks like your mom is doing a great job. It is better you have a mom who can help with your work 💖.
I agree :)
Oh dear am so sorry to hear about all your busy schedules. I wish I was nearer to help you with all the sewing, but God bless your mum for staying in that gap for you. 💖.
This is really bright and beautiful and I pray and wish them healing from all that is bothering them.
And plus may God reward your kind heart abundantly for helping them out.
Please find as much time to rest because its only when you are healthy that you can do all these work. May you find the balance to all your plans.
🌹❤🌻💐🌼🌺🌸
Thanks Monica. I look forward to when things slow down a bit. Once our Summer break starts I think I will feel better and more rested.
Thanks so much for your prayers and kind words ~ 💖💓💗
What a stunning idea! So pretty and colourful. I never thought of a fidget for adults with a need. Such a wonderful idea. I'm sure your aunt will love it. Sounds like you needed that rest more than working over the sewing machine
When I saw this idea I couldn't pass it up as I knew there were loved ones that needed it. It thought it was a brilliant idea as well.
Yes, I didn't realize how exhausted I really was. 🫤