Sshhh....don't tell God i have plans for 2019...you know what happens when you do! seriously tho, it'll be more of the same...tackle UFOs, some new starts and plenty of scrappy sewing i hope...2019 marks 40 years of quilting for me and they have flown by in a nanosecond, it seems...would that i could do this for 40 more! will be off on a running start new year's day and something new this year....the rainbow scrap challenge. january is for reds and formulating a couple of ideas to be at the ready....
i'll also be joining in barbara brackman's brief sew-along paying homage to the children of queen victoria. it's 9 weeks, 9 blocks, with a choice of 8 or 12-inch blocks...thinking i'll opt for the 8 inch giving me a manageable wall quilt size for an eventual quick finish.
she has recommended this palette of fabrics so before start date of january 5th will be diving in my own stash to get some...pretty sure have plenty on hand.
and thanks to a kind and generous quilter, was able to replenish batting and muslin from joann's with sales and coupons. got only 10 yards of batting at present due to space limitations and 5 yards of their good legacy muslin. also picked up batt and back for the 365 so can get that completed in 2019 as dear daughter has claimed it for her own and mom is happy to oblige.
got thru christmas with some dietary slips but back to fish and vegs today. had thought about splurging a bit on new year's but with plenty of cardio-approved things in the freezer and the forbidden sodium rampant in nearly everything, will just go with what's on hand. back to sewing!
Somehow I missed the Barbara Brackman SAL, but am already struggling with trying to keep the number of projects at a manageable level. Happily working on my Di Ford hand piecied quilt from your book and reducing my “home insulation” by using up stash doing Bonnie Hunter’s mystery, an Advent tradition for me. Sounds as if you are going into the new year with a healthy approach - worthy of emulation! Have a very happy new year, Grace!
ReplyDeletethank you so much...my tree of life panel is waiting for me; have pulled associated fabrics and just patiently in line...also have earmarked a small project from betsy's book...thank you again and happy new year..to us both!
ReplyDeleteYou always have plans, as far as I can tell--and that is a good thing. Your hands are never idle, and you are generous with what you make. I wish you well in the new year, Grace!
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