This has truly been one of the best years - 2015.....but, then, I say that about every year. Of course, there's been some hard days and some cry days, some busy ones and slow....but it's truly been one of the best years. I love it when I can go to bed with a clear mind and wake up refreshed and willing to accept what my new day has in store for me. That's not to say that I don't plan.....I do....but sometimes even the best laid (layed) plans are aborted around here.
For instance, just this morning, my eyes popped open very early and I was eager to get the day going. But, it was then that I dropped one of the cat's food bowls. Instead of getting right down to sorting fabric for an improv pieced border for this one, I had to clean up slithers of glass while listening to grumbling cats. Or, was I listening to the grumbling stomachs of hungry cats?
In the days order, I then opened email. Are you a Pinterest? I'm hooked. If so, you probably got the same email as I did.....you know, the one about deep cleaning....getting a head start on Spring cleaning. There were pens on how to clean a mattress and then stove burners and even how to wash walls. One pen even gave me the ultimate way I would want to spend the month: A 30-day cleaning challenge! Starting in the kitchen on day one cleaning the microwave, then the oven and ending the 30-day cleaning frenzy by cleaning the vacuum and cleaning supplies. And the final entree.....just click to print (the list of chores for the next 30 days). What a hoot! Who knew there could be so much excitement over vinegar and baking soda! I'll have to pass on this worthwhile venture and continue to sing a happy tune amid my muck and mess.
Thankfully, and just in time, I found a pin board with some lovely fall inspired fonts to download. Just in case my thoughts were straying toward a dusty shelf, these newly found fonts got them back on track. From that pin, I found a most useful blog.....And We Lived Happily Ever After with tons of information on graphics, printables, photo editing.
Oh, and I cannot get enough of the home machine free-motion quilters' projects. I've been doing quite a bit of free motion quilting....not yet proficient, but I'm told that it takes practice - lots of practice.
Anyway, I found a new-to-me free motion quilting design this morning and the best tutorial at A Few Scraps blogspot and have just the perfect quilt ready to be quilted that I can do a test pattern using Wibbly Wobbly. More on my personal best as I progress.
As I went for my second cuppa, passing the design wall - stopping again to audition more border fabric.
A little free spirit, alexia abeeg, more cotton and
steel, along with a denise schmidt and jen kingwell
Yes, this year is almost over and while I've had a few regrets and wish I woulda/coulda/shoulda moments,
it has truly been one of the best years.
Looking forward to you 2016
Happy New Year
What a fun post. One of the best things about maturing (growing older) is that I'm finding more and more I'm satisfied and happy with my life. I agree, some regrets, maybe a few wishes, but most of those are leftovers from youth that tag along for the ride.
ReplyDeleteI love that neutral quilt at the top and your FMQ skills are much better than you give yourself credit for. I sure hope I can one day get matchsticks to look so good--most of mine look broken.
Apparently you don't need happy new year wishes, but I'm thinking anyway! :-)
Happy New Year wishes are much like hugs, Mary.....one can never get too many. So, here is a hug along with a wish coming your way.
DeleteThen in that case, hugs and wishes, both to you! I can't wait to see where our quilting takes us in 2016. Maybe we'll cross paths in person again--I did enjoy that!
DeleteHappy New Year, Marty! It looks like you had a wonderful 2015 -- here's hoping 2016 is even better!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather....and hoping 2016 will also be the happpiest year of your life.
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