Creative Anticipation

Happy New Year everyone! The hectic schedule of the holidays, visiting with friends and family, cooking, shopping and baking, is slowing down for me and hopefully for all of you. I'm so looking forward to getting back to my sewing room and creating some fun projects and also getting back to blogging and visiting all of you.


In the little time I've had to sew I've been working on two Elephant wall hangings (1930 reproductions). I made the pink one for the instructor of my quilting class. She really likes elephants so I know she'll love it.


Sometime in October or November I bought this book on antiques quilts and when I saw the elephant one I thought of her and decided to make it to surprise her. She is such a sweet lady and always goes out of her way to find a pattern or technique for us to use. I can't wait till the semester starts in February to present it to her. I had fun making it for her and decided to make one for myself so I started one and hope to get it finished in the next few days.


Today a had some time to visit Kelly's blog to catch up on what the CGQC was up too since I've been out of the loop for the past month and was so excited to see all the finished projects of the club members and to learn that they will be having a Valentine sew along next weekend. So, I guess I'll be joining in and making a few Valentine projects and planning my projects for February. I'm also looking forward to visiting all of your blogs and to see what new things you all have planned for the new year.


One more thing, I just wanted to say that since I started my blog last June I've met some really nice, fun and extremely creative people on line and I want you all to know that you are one of the things I am thankful for in the new year and I look forward to sharing and learning from each of you. God Bless!!

CGQC Projects for October

October's here already and it's time to post my CGQC projects for the month.

My first project is a queen size quilt "round the world" pattern that I just started for my bedroom. Here's a photo of the fabric and pattern.

Second is a really cute Halloween wall hanging done in applique. The pieces are cut and it just needs to be assembled and quilted.

My third project is 20 - 12" Christmas star point squares I need to finish for an exchange. Here's one square, I only have 19 more to go.

(No Photo on this one)

And, last but not least is finishing my mini-quilt for the CGQC exchange that must be complete by the end of the month. I must say this one is almost complete. I still need to add the batting and the binding and then it's done.

Like most of you, I have a number of other projects in the works that I won't list but if I happen to finish them I'll post pictures. I'm anxious to do some paper piecing so who knows I just might be able to fit in a project this month.

Do What You Love

One never knows what life has in store for us. I woke up this morning reflecting on the past few weeks. I've enoyed time with family, started my blog and made many new friends, I've had time to sew and get together with friends, spent time completing things on my to do list, just going about my days in a leisurely fashion. I've been doing what I love and enjoying it.

I can say I have no regrets, I try to make each day special and always take a few minutes for myself and for my hobbies to keep me balanced. After the sad news we received yesterday it was difficult to get through the day. We were all feeling numb with grief. The day was filled with phone calls and disbelief. At bedtime I couldn't sleep so I went to my sewing room and worked on the wall hanging (one of the projects for the Charming Girls Club) and on an embroidery project to keep my mind off the sadness. Around 2am I couldn't keep my eyes open and finally went to bed.

Well, I won't go on and on, 'but I was glad I had this outlet to share my thoughts. Do What You Love and appreciate the small things in life.