I Learned From a Jigsaw Puzzle
~found at eaglesview
1. Don’t force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.
2. When things aren’t going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.
3. Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.
4. Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.
5. When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see #4).
6. The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.
7. Variety is the spice of life. It’s the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.
8. Working together with friends and family makes any task fun.
9. Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.
10. Don’t be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.
11. Take time often to celebrate your successes (even little ones).
12. Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can’t be rushed.
Even though the above list is about jigsaw puzzles and of course life, all of the bits of wisdom also apply to making a quilt, well except for #9 - establish the border first.
This time of year inspires projects to be started, perhaps socks to be knitted or afghans to be crocheted, maybe even a quilt!
I found the above pictured pattern, Quilter's Puzzle and I think it looks like fun. I have always liked jigsaw puzzles.
Now that I have the pattern I just have to find some fabric. Fabric shops are few and far between anymore, in our little town the only fabric is at Walmart which is not a very good selection, but better than nothing I guess, and the prices are low. Other options are specialty quilt fabric stores, there is one in nearby Blue Ridge, where the selection is good and the prices are high. There are a lot of fabric websites, I have never purchased fabric online, sight unseen or unfelt.
Will I find fabric I like? Will I start this project? More importantly, will I finish this project? Just some of the things to puzzle through before even starting to cut or sew.
I am still thinking of this line:
Life is like a jigsaw puzzle…
How would you finish it?
