Well hello!
Do you remember me?
It's been a long time between drinks. I half heartedly tried to write a couple of posts after coming back from holidays, however my impressively slack personality took over and nothing eventuated.
This is the post where I SHOULD be doing an impressive mosaic of all the things I've made during the year. I'm not even going to bother, it would be embarrassingly small and would just remind me of how little sewing I was able to do during the Year of Change. I'm not going to beat myself up about it but I am well and truly determined to make amends in 2013. I did however, really enjoy participating in the swaps, despite my complete and utter terror before I joined. I loved stalking my partners and hope I made things that they liked. I made some really great new friends and was incredibly lucky to receive some awesome swap items in return, thanks so much.
The best thing about 2012 was that I finally made the move and after 13 years had a massive change of scenery. I love the new house. I haven't regretted the move for one second. I have a proper sewing room, a still very messy sewing room but nevertheless a proper sewing room that is all mine and I don't have to share with guests, office stuff or anything else. I promise to take photos asap. I keep on misplacing my camera, and trying to download photos from my phone is proving to be a real PITA.
I have a new swimming pool, even though I liked my old pool I love the new one even more. I think I've been in this pool more in the last few weeks than I had in the last three years at the old house.
I had a fabulous holiday in Hawaii with BP (BitchyPoo). It was so nice to relax and not have to worry about cleaning, cooking or moving furniture.
I'm back, I'm ready and looking forward to sewing. Only one slight teeny tiny problem, I have no freaking idea of what to sew, other than I want to make a hexie quilt. I can not for the life of me make up my mind on anything else. I don't even have a list of things I'd like to make in 2013. I have a million ideas spinning around in my head and I've pinned a squillion ideas on Pinterest, favourited lots on flickr, printed out free patterns, and bought lots of patterns. Maybe that's my problem, too many choices.
I want to get those creative juices flowing. I think starting something new will start me off on the right track and then I'll possibly tackle a couple of UFO's during the year. Maybe a Dresden quilt this year, maybe something with Drunkard's path blocks. I need to dust off the Baby Go cutter and utilise that a bit more. I'm also thinking about joining a couple of sew alongs, but then my track records for those is appalling.
In the meantime I'm cutting squares for hexies. Fingers crossed
I'm not making any NY resolutions this year, a waste of time for me, as I never keep them. I am determined to enjoy 2013, it's going to be my Year of Rest and Relaxation. That for me, is doing the things I like doing, sewing, holidays, spending time with friends and BP, and dining out occasionally. Thank you so much to all who have hung in there for the ride and lent support when I needed it.
I hope everyone has a fabulously enjoyable year, do what you love doing and spend time with friends and family you love. Happy 2013!!!!!!!
Do you remember me?
It's been a long time between drinks. I half heartedly tried to write a couple of posts after coming back from holidays, however my impressively slack personality took over and nothing eventuated.
This is the post where I SHOULD be doing an impressive mosaic of all the things I've made during the year. I'm not even going to bother, it would be embarrassingly small and would just remind me of how little sewing I was able to do during the Year of Change. I'm not going to beat myself up about it but I am well and truly determined to make amends in 2013. I did however, really enjoy participating in the swaps, despite my complete and utter terror before I joined. I loved stalking my partners and hope I made things that they liked. I made some really great new friends and was incredibly lucky to receive some awesome swap items in return, thanks so much.
The best thing about 2012 was that I finally made the move and after 13 years had a massive change of scenery. I love the new house. I haven't regretted the move for one second. I have a proper sewing room, a still very messy sewing room but nevertheless a proper sewing room that is all mine and I don't have to share with guests, office stuff or anything else. I promise to take photos asap. I keep on misplacing my camera, and trying to download photos from my phone is proving to be a real PITA.
I have a new swimming pool, even though I liked my old pool I love the new one even more. I think I've been in this pool more in the last few weeks than I had in the last three years at the old house.
Old pool
New pool
(Both photos taken from the real estate listings as I still haven't taken any photos of the house since I've moved in, 3 months ago...slack....slack....slack)I had a fabulous holiday in Hawaii with BP (BitchyPoo). It was so nice to relax and not have to worry about cleaning, cooking or moving furniture.
I'm back, I'm ready and looking forward to sewing. Only one slight teeny tiny problem, I have no freaking idea of what to sew, other than I want to make a hexie quilt. I can not for the life of me make up my mind on anything else. I don't even have a list of things I'd like to make in 2013. I have a million ideas spinning around in my head and I've pinned a squillion ideas on Pinterest, favourited lots on flickr, printed out free patterns, and bought lots of patterns. Maybe that's my problem, too many choices.
I want to get those creative juices flowing. I think starting something new will start me off on the right track and then I'll possibly tackle a couple of UFO's during the year. Maybe a Dresden quilt this year, maybe something with Drunkard's path blocks. I need to dust off the Baby Go cutter and utilise that a bit more. I'm also thinking about joining a couple of sew alongs, but then my track records for those is appalling.
I'm not making any NY resolutions this year, a waste of time for me, as I never keep them. I am determined to enjoy 2013, it's going to be my Year of Rest and Relaxation. That for me, is doing the things I like doing, sewing, holidays, spending time with friends and BP, and dining out occasionally. Thank you so much to all who have hung in there for the ride and lent support when I needed it.
I hope everyone has a fabulously enjoyable year, do what you love doing and spend time with friends and family you love. Happy 2013!!!!!!!
happy new year marg.....so pleased you happy with the big move....may 2013 be all we want for ourselves and our families x
ReplyDeleteI hope that 2013 is a good one for you and I am ridicuoulsy jealous of both swimming pools ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying your new home and had a great holiday. I wish you all things wonderful for 2013.
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Your new house looks wonderful! I'm not surprised you feel so "at home" already. Don't worry about the lack of direction with your quilting, it will come back for sure. All best wishes Vreni x
ReplyDeleteAny pool would be amazing, and a craft room. Good for you! Hopefully in the New Year you will get more organised and start up sewing again. I look forward to seeing what you choose to do. Happy new year x
ReplyDeleteI am sat here in grey, wet England mentally immersing myself in your pool. Hope you don't mind! I have a small project/challenge in mind for you. Curious?
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting next to Susan in that pool *sigh* I thin you need to go and fondle your fabric, I'm sure something will leap out at you :oD
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
I'm curious about Susan's suggestion even if you're not! In sure inspiration will strike soon! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThink I might have to slip into the pool too.
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiments Marg, hope you have a brill 2013.x
I want to come over to your pool too, they just have rain, we have snow. I thought your old house was stunning, now I see this teaser, it looks amazing. You will figure out what to sew in no time, I am sure of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiments in this post Marg. Sounds like the perfect way to spend a year, or two, or the rest of your life even. Good luck and best wishes for 2013
ReplyDeleteand to you too Marg - enjoy the year - I think your pool is going to get a huge workout this summer
ReplyDeleteYou and I are on the same wave length! Enjoy your beautiful new home, your mojo will return as life settles after your tumultuous year. Happy new year from my home to yours!
ReplyDeleteNice to hear that all is good in your world. I'm glad you love your new place and are now all settled. Moving is such a stressful event.
ReplyDeleteMay 2013 be a wonderful year for you and your family.
Happy New Year Marg! It looks like 2013 is going to be a good year for us. All those changes in 2012 wear one out. Your new house looks lovely and your own sewing room sounds fabulous! Onwards and upwards towards a better time......we can kiss 2012 goodbye XX
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Marg! Getting a dedicated sewing room is definitely worth moving for. When we moved 7 years ago, I made sure the new house had room for a sewing room. Hope you find your creative spark and make good use of your new sewing digs.
ReplyDeleteAh hah ! You're stil there then! Glad to hear you are happy in your new house. Your last one was so beautiful, it must have been hard to move on! Anyways, hope you have a happy and healthy 2013. Don't sweat over what to make, just dive in and start something. Get back into the rhythm so t speak!
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I think you had a big year so its not surprising that your mojo suffered a bit. Moving house is a big deal and I know how busy you were preparing for it.
ReplyDeleteThis sewing thing is supposed to be fun my friend. So do what you want , when you want without putting pressure on yourself.
Beautiful pool! I'm surprised you managed to do any sewing at all during the Year of Change when your house was on the market and you had to have everything hidden for ages, then packed in boxes, moved, unpacked, etc etc. Too many choices can be paralyzing, I agree. Using the computer as an escape is an all too common thing around here too! Hope you settle in for the summer and enjoy life as you plan!
ReplyDeleteA Year of Rest and Relaxation sounds perfect! I'm so glad you're enjoying your new home. Sooner or later a sewing project will pop to the top of the list :)
ReplyDeleteYour new house looks totally fabulous! I love the clean lines and the pool looks perfect for a sunny afternoon.
ReplyDeleteRest and relaxation sounds like a good plan. I can't wait to see what you get into in the new year, it's hard to believe you really haven't been quilting a terribly long time, your finished projects are always beautiful!
Hope you had a nice Christmas and New Year's! :)