Mini Swap Quilt Treasure

I wanted to share this lovely mini doll quilt that I received from Knit One Quilt Too aka Kristen Shields.

The theme was owls and I absolutely love this charming fellow winking at me!
It blends wool, quilt fabrics and  a nubby silk in the center with tiny quilt stitches dancing all around it to give it movement and texture.

I love the red glass buttons!
The owl is appliqued and so perfectly done!

Of course she was not only on time but kept it in the 6-12" swap parameters~ unlike yours truly who still isn't finished!
And even after cutting it down, I find mine is a wee bit too large!

I am taking it with me to Knit & Bitch at Picasso Moon today and after I get pictures of Debra in her new art apron I will sit down and get it finished so that I can mail it and feel lighter and free of one more project!

My big fat stitches are clumsy compared to Kristin's~ but I try!
I like to participate in the swaps but I have gotten behind and it doesn't feel as good as it does when they are finished and mailed early!
I have my DQS4 almost finished too! I had to get those aprons done though!
I still have the other Debra's apron to finish and one for Jennifer- that sock monkey apron, and one for Smoochie, and a sock monkey for Scarlett and the list goes on and on!
 I feel buried yet its comforting to have all these projects to get finished!
The awful part is that most of these are so very close to completion that it isn't even remotely funny!
 But once completed the relief and pleasure will be great! I can't wait to get them done! Yeehaw!
Why do I do that to begin with?
I think out loud here a lot and it does help me sort out my Artistic Compulsion but I continue to do it!
It doesn't change anything!
I think I have a window of opportunity for each project and if it is completed in that time frame then it gets done. If I set it aside or hit a creative speedbump I just don't get it finished.
All I can do is say I am sorry and put the needle back down and get busy!
That's just me.
Calamity.
I have so many projects that I want to make! I write them down and look at them and can't wait for the day to get to them.
I have made a promise to myself that I will finish all my wips before the end of this year so hang on to your hats, people, cause the fabric is gonna fly around here!!!
Promises, Promises, right?
I believe it this time-
Is it crying wolf to even suggest a time frame to be finished in?
Is it the price for being so right brained that my poor neglected left brain is atrophied from disuse?
Why don't I walk with a limp with my big giant right brain head leaning to one side as if I might fall over from the weight of it at any given moment?
Good thing that I'm not a cartoon or that might indeed be how I would be drawn!
I always think I have plenty of time.
There goes another hour!
EEK!
I will start next year with a clean workspace and no unfinished projects.
If I have some I will give them away as a last resort to accomplish this mission.
There.
Help me stick to it, OK?
Maybe I can sleep less? (teehee)
Gotta get moving!
Happy Wednesday people!
Love & stitches,
Calamity Kim