Today is Monday, June 1, 2026
I started this morning with a very positive attitude and plans to get a lot accomplished. First a ton of coffee. That's because I can't start my day with just one cup. However, don't fret, I drink de-caf..... so why bother to drink it at all, right?
I spent 2 hours going over facebook and checking and answering email.
Received a text from a client wanting a commission quilt done. I don't piece those myself, so checked with my sub-contractor and she agreed to take it on. She will piece the quilt top and then pass it to me for quilting. One of us will bind it. Client happy, sub-contractor happy, One Loose Thread happy.
Client picked up her quilt. She was very pleased with the results. She dropped off 2 more.
Phone call from client wanting to drop off a top for quilting. Gave her a time. Looking forward to seeing what she has since she does beautiful piecing. Oops, another call from a client who wants to pick up her quilt that is ready. Set up a time for this morning.
Started logging in the two new tops. So cute!!! Got the first one on its hanger and the first client arrived.
Beautiful top and all of the decisions have been made---batting, thread, design. Took a few minutes and recorded it and have it on a hanger and in the queue.
SQUIRREL!!!
Decided to load both machines.
First up is Penelope Statler. This is where things start to go downhill. I had taken in the top and didn't realize that this backing was something that I would have to piece. This is one of my not so favorite things to do. I measured the top and then the backing. Called my friend Beth to see if I could get the proper size backing out of this piece of fabric. We both decided no, so I left a message for the client. This is where I really spent some time. Two hours as a matter of fact. Drawing, plotting, adding, subtracting.... all of the things. Guess what, I do have enough fabric IF......... I don't have to match the pattern in the backing. Waiting to get a call back from the client before I cut into this fabric.
One hour spent on the computer looking for a design that a client had seen on line that she would like on her quilt. Should have been an easy find, it wasn't. Sent an email to the owner of the website for help. Hope to hear from her soon. Luckily, I don't need this design for a few weeks.
SQUIRREL!!!
Sent out a few emails for guild business. Returned some phone calls that needed attention.
Now it's after 3 and I have not quilted a stitch today. :-)
Heard from oldest Granddaughter. We are meeting for dinner at the Diner tonight so that will be fun.
So at this time, I am going back into the Annex to load a different quilt on a set of leaders. Maybe can get it on Penelope Statler before dinner so that I can start stitching on it in the morning.
RABBIT!!!
YEA!!! just found that design that I was looking for!!!
OK!! It's now 4:00 and I am exhausted.
No quilts loaded today. Better luck tomorrow.
It's BULL BAT TIME!!!
Have a great evening!!!
------------Who today really is 'One Loose Thread'
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