Friday, January 23, 2015

"Elder Creep"

Have you heard of "elder creep"? It's the phenomenon of inexplicable forgetting that occurs when one gets older. I used to know where everything was and could visualize exactly what I had in my stash. Now that I'm an "elder", I keep finding things that I have no recollection of starting. I found these blocks yesterday. They were pinned together with a note that said "Shortcake".
I'm pretty sure it was a pattern we sold in the shop and that the 9 patch blocks are alternated with the square in a square blocks in the quilt. There were also pieces cut to make more blocks. When did I start it? Ya got me. I'd love to stitch some up today but I have a project I have to MAKE myself finish. Thanks again to all of you who wrote to me about Charlie. It means so much! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! XO Bev

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10 comments:

  1. Podunk PrettiesJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    I wish I could find such cuties in my boxes and totes.

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  2. Nancie Anne QuiltsJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    They're very cute, as is the Swoon block you posted yesterday. Love the bee skep center. I keep seeing Swoon houses blocks & think I might have to go in that direction. (Sheesh! There goes my imagination running wild again!)
    Maecee is sending Lola snuggles and puppy kisses.

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  3. Phoebes WorldJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    So cute..love them
    And I know what you mean by Elder Creep..I was looking for some Mozerella Cheese the other day...and found it in the dish cupboard...no idea how it got there!
    Have a great weekend
    Phoebe x

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  4. 20 North OraJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Love those blocks Bev! Will you be making it into a quilt top? Such pretty colors.

    Judy

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  5. Little QuiltsongJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful colors in these blocks. Yes, pattern by Cluck,Cluck Sew. It will make a lovely quilt!

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  6. BillieBee (billiemick)January 23, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    So it's called Elder Creep....yuck...something else I have and don't want....giggle....love your blocks.

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  7. barbara woodsJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    i have it to dear!

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  8. Sarah Goer QuiltsJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Adorable blocks. Since you don't have the pattern in your shop anymore, here it is: http://www.fatquartershop.com/shortcake-downloadable-pdf-quilt-pattern

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  9. Missy ShayJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    those look fun blocks!

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  10. LisaJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Dear, I have the same problem with my stash but I think it has more to do with having such a large stash. You having a store I am sure it is much larger than what I have. So we need a sewing related term like stashitis or stash creep maybe stash dementia? Hee hee But let's not make it because we are getting old! Peace be with you!

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for commenting! I love hearing what you think! XO