The eve of a new year

 I wanted to get in one last post for this year. To say thanks for all the support and kind comments on my blog over the past year. It was definitely one I will never forget. My blog is a place I  write about my life, feelings and even some days my quilting endeavors. Posting regularly was somewhat  of an issue for me as I wasn't quilting and therefore didn't have much to share. This year was all about getting through each day and surviving to the next  one. Grief will do that to you but I have managed with many friends, family and fellow quilters for support.

With that in mind. This Christmas I gifted many quilts to family as a thank you. It took many hours and almost a box of tissues to write cards to accompany the quilts to their new homes. My hubby was always saying I should sell my quilts but they were priceless to me. But giving them to family just seemed like the right thing to do. Now the closet has some more room for the new quilts that I am going to make.

So today's task, is to find a new pattern that I want to make and start a brand new quilt. Yes I have UFO but New Year's day will be for starting anew! What are your new year's resolutions and what are you planning on doing this year?

Wishing you all a Happy New Year's!

The snow is coming!!

Yes that is excitement you hear in my voice...snow is coming, a storm is on its way! Does anybody else get excited to watch it snow. Can't have a white Christmas without it!!

stuffy's quilts

Yesterday I finished machine quilting a quilt of valour and two small stuff animal quilts. Did all this while listening to Christmas music. Did you ever notice that Christmas songs are very sad, maybe it was just the mood I was in. So I decided I needed to switch it up and I made two small quilts from bits and pieces that were laying around. These little quilts will be paired with some stuff animals I have and then shared with VICARS(a victim response team)who gives them to children when needed. Besides little quilts are quick and fun to make too. It was just what I needed to be a little creative and actually finish something in one day! Might make some more today too.

Slow stitching will happen later as I get to sew down the bindings on these quilts. For now going to go to the sewing room and create!!! This little stuffed swan needs a quilt. She even talks to you when you squeeze her. She says "do you swan to be my Valentine"! Check in with Kathy and see what others are up to today in preparation for Christmas.