HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This is the first day of a new year.

Typically, a time for reflection and resolve.

Last year, I chose a word to live by. 
'one little word 2009'
(click here to see what that is all about).
'Truth' was the word I chose.
I think I was able to see the truth in my life...
and to act with truth.
I am happy that I chose that word.
It is now time for me to choose a new word for the year.

I choose explore to be my 'one little word 2010'.

Explore...both my personal and professional life.

Explore...sewing/quilting.

Explore...relationships.

Most importantly, explore my relationship with God.
To explore and find the good in what is around me.
I'm excited to move forward with this year.

I am open to new challenges and

am eager to see what awaits me.

As for reflections...
losing both of my collies made it a difficult year.

In most other ways, it was a good year. 

Enough said.

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To celebrate my first year of quilting, I put together a photo mosaic...a sampling - in no particular order - of the lap quilts, doll quilts, fabric baskets, kitty blankets, pin cushions, kleenex cozies & aprons I finished this year. 

I am amazed at what I accomplished in one year.  By my best estimate...I finished 18 doll quilts/table mats, 4 dog/kitty mats, 4 pincushions, 24 kleenex cozies, 4 fabric baskets, 6 aprons and 7 lap quilts, plus a few miscellaneous items. 

I am also amazed at: 

(1) the amount of projects I have waiting to work on...with most or all of the fabric already on my shelves. 

(2) the number of new projects I want to start.

(3) the amount of fabric I have accumulated on my low-income budget!


Happy New Year to you all!


PS  Watch for my 500th post giveaway...coming up sometime in January, I would think.  This could be fun!