Do you want to know a secret?

 Do da dooo

I grew up with the songs of the Beatles.  I love them.   It was so devastating when the band broke up, but they left me with wonderful memories.   I sing their songs all the time.  In fact, my sister was born shortly after their song "Michelle" came out.  I asked my dad if we could name our new baby Michelle  if it was a girl.  As you see my parents thought it was a great name!  We had a new baby sister - Michelle.

This past Christmas my daughter bought me the book "Lyrics" by Paul McCartney.  What a wonderful book.  It's been so nice to know more about the person, the method and inspiration behind their songs.  One of Paul's songs,  "Do It Now", was inspired from his youth.  His father would make Paul and his brother go down the street and shovel horse shit into a bucket and bring it home for the garden. The boys hated it and would try to put the chore off.  But their dad was stern and would say DO IT NOW.  The boys coined it as DIN!  To this day Paul practices DIN and has even instilled it into his children.

Part of the lyrics that inspire me are: Do it now, do it now.  While the vision is clear.  Do it now.  While the feeling is here.  If you leave it too late.  It could all disappear.  Do it now.  While your vision is clear.

I've been thinking about DIN for a few days.  I think it's a great habit to get into.  So instead of making a bunch of "to do lists" I'm in DIN mode.  Pretty simple, right?

Now with this new mind set I've been accomplishing some UFOs.   The first accomplishment is a secret.  Ssshh, don't tell my sister.  With the left over blocks and fabric from the quilt we made for my sister, Michelle (see post It's a family affair) I constructed a throw for her new grey couch.  Her boyfriend asked if I would whip something up and right away I had a plan.  Now remember  this is the secret - my sister doesn't know anything about this plan.

I got right to work and within a couple days I pieced and quilted a knock-off of her bed quilt.  

I love the check pattern - it is similar to a buffalo check and will look great with her Modern Farmhouse decor. 

This past week I went down to Detroit for a Detroit Tigers game and met up with my sister.  Boy was she surprised when I handed her a bag and she pulled out this throw.  Have lots of cuddles Sis.

Being in  DIN mode I've been on a roll.  Besides making this throw, I replaced my outdoor chair seats and quilted a raffle quilt for the Ausable Quilt Guild quilt show which will be held at the end of September. Let's see if I can keep the ball rolling.  DIN!