Wow! The year of 2024 is nearly gone... tick, tick, tick. I can hear the clock counting down. Can't you?
This is my current view... I am spending every free moment I have at my Babylock Jazz quilting wavy FMQ lines on my Camping Journal Quilt. I know (and understand) that you are tired of hearing about this quilt. Trust me! I want it D.O.N.E. as well.
I promise that (after today) the next mention of it will be that it has the binding complete, and it is ready for the bed in our camper.
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| This is the sample of the quilting design |
While progress is getting made it is slow... though I have had a fair number of interruptions. Like having to address a septic line issue at my Mom's house (yes, the one that we are still trying to sell).
One buyer cancelled the contract because their "inspector" found issues with the line (they said crack). It was not a crack... rather, there had been a minor shift in the ground and the tiles were not aligned properly. "Tomāto, tomato". It is now officially inspected and repaired and certified as so.
Christmas was quiet for us. We enjoyed a leisurely morning, a late breakfast and Christmas movies on the Family Movie Channel (Classics... from 1940s and 50s). We had a long hike at Trinidad Lake and then more movies and a spaghetti dinner.
Dave won the prize for creative wrapping. Any guesses of what it is??? If you were to guess new cutting mat, you would be correct.
We celebrated Christmas on Saturday with Mom, our girls and their families. A joyous time with plenty of food! Most of it even fell within the various dietary restrictions. ;)
As Dave and I watched the classic movies I enjoyed doing some paper embroidery on old Christmas cards. I was purging 7 years' worth of cards. A few of them avoided the trash for this purpose. They will make for some nice tags next year. :)
I've been looking back over 2024... If you missed my "Best of 2024" story, you will find it HERE. I am not a huge believer in making New Year Resolutions, but I will be sharing some goals for 2025. Here's a quick look at what I had set out to accomplish this year... I'll share a full review with some new goals on December 31. There have been years that I "failed" horribly... and others that I was an overachiever and super productive. But throughout all of the years of participating in the planning party I have learned that my #1 unwritten goal, is to enjoy entire process. If a task or project is just too hard, I give myself permission to bail or set it aside for a time. Let's be honest... some projects just earn themselves a time-out. ;)
❧ Taking my Pieces from the Past and Pieces of
the Santa Fe Trail programs on the road.
❧ Continue with my
custom quilting and t-shirt quilts... I will also continue leaving a trail of
love from my quilted hearts.
❧ With my fingers crossed, I think I may be able to
complete our Camping Journal Quilt.
❧ Make certain that I am creating and
finding joy in life even in the midst of the move for Mom.
It is time for the Sew & Tell feature! This week Astrid from Red Needle Quilts showed off her Star Streams quilt top. What started out as a RSC quilt became a beautiful two-color quilt in varying shades of blue.
It is just beautiful! Head over there and show her some love. 💙
Do you make goals or resolutions for the year?
I'd love to hear from you... leave a comment. Now, let's get the party started 🎉
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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Love the creative wrapping!!! And the stamp affixed! Great wavy quilting, too! We're cheering you on, Melva!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas sounds lovely, Melva! I'm excited for you to be quilting your camping journal quilt. I'm quilting section 4 of Pieces of My Life!!! I don't exactly set goals for the new year or make resolutions, but I do like to make a list of what needs to be worked on and try to refer back to it as the year goes on.
ReplyDeleteOof on the contract cancel-er. We had the septic issue on one of the houses we sold, and sheesh, don't cancel the contract, just let me get the issue fixed!
ReplyDeleteYour quiet Christmas sounds wonderful - we had a similar one.
I have stopped making goals and resolutions. But I did have kind of a revelation (God-nudge) yesterday about not being so rigid/cranky about trying something new or criticizing someone who does something differently than I do. And you'll laugh, it was over cinnamon rolls - lol! It's funny sometimes how God speaks to me, He definitely has a sense of humor and "gets" me.
You are right - Dave wins creative wrapping! ooof on the home repairs - its a tough market these days too!
ReplyDeleteI like your 2025 goals - we loved you taking your pieces of the past on the road to Greeley!!!!
I wasn't sure if I posted my table runners, so I did it again :-S
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea -- embellishing old Christmas cards! Sounds as though you all had a very pleasant Christmas. Here's to 2025!
ReplyDeleteLove that wavy quilting. And what a fun way to wrap the cutting mat!
ReplyDeleteI love how Dave wrapped up your cutting mat! Happy New Year!
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