This year has been a rather fragmented one for me: a lot of health issues, a couple of stays in hospital, lots of appointments and the death of my sister so not as much sewing has been done.
I have continued to participate in the monthly RSC project and have added to various block stashes and made quilts from other block stashes I had accumulated. I also made a small wall hanging quilt in the Ukrainian flag colours for a family who came to live with Ukrainian relatives in our town.
I completed 12 quilts this year including 5 which will be donated to the Linus Project and 4 which will be donated to the Maternity Unit at our local hospital.
The Linus Project ones, all around 40” square.
I am working on a lap sized quilt using most of the RSC Twinkler blocks I had stored away. I’m now hand quilting with Off white Perle threads around the stars in the centre of the blocks. It will be a gift for a young member of the family.
Last year I chose a Word for the Year which was Consider. I found this useful as it did encourage me to consider my answers before I committed myself to a new thing. I realised at the beginning of 2022 that I was starting to run out of steam and tire more quickly so at the beginning of February I thought long and hard about the Visually Impaired Group I had been leading and doing all sorts of jobs for (including treasurer) and decided that I would finish at the end of July when we broke up for the summer holiday. The best decision I made because by the end of June I started all my health problems.
I used my Word Consider in lots of other situations, teaching myself not to immediately say Yes and not to straight away to offer to help with something. In the past I have always done this but now realise that it’s time for me to take on less, not more!
This year the Word I have chosen is Energy. I don’t have much energy these days so it is important that I use it wisely. Also I hope to be able to build up my energy, trying to walk a little and have more energy for meeting up with friends. I am still not allowed to drive so that means they have to visit me or my husband drives me to their houses so more arrangements have to be made ahead of time.
So, I’m hoping for a happier and healthier 2023 and wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Joining up with Angela’s So Scrappy blog and the RSC Project.
the quilts you finished are awesome and it is fun to build the block stash! I hope 2023 is happier and healthier for you!
ReplyDeleteYou finished a lot of beautiful quilts this year, and the recipients are going to love them! Wishing you a 2023 full of increasing energy and lots of sewing therapy. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU and YOUR FAMILY. Firstly I must apologise for not replying to your email. It was lovely to read what you have been up to. There was one I couldn’t open so am going to try on the laptop. It has been another wonderful year following what you have been making. Let’s hope 2023 is better for your health and more sewing can be achieved. Thinking of you
ReplyDeleteA wonderful selection of finishes this year, Linda. I'm sure your quilts will be loved & used. Here's to a creative & healthy 2023.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family, Linda. You did get quite a bit done in spite of your health challenges this year. May you have lots of good health and happiness in 2023. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour baby quilts are adorable and sure to be loved. Have a happy healthy new year!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful quilts! I'm wising you a healthy 2023 with a return of energy to do the things you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and heathy 2023. 2022 was a medical challenge for my household as well. It's not all super serious, but it's a warning sign that we need to take hold of our health in 2023. We are all on this side of the ground. Your quilts are beautiful, but the sentiment of their intended use is even more beautiful. Think of the happy smiles a new mom or mom-to-be will have when their baby is with the quilt. Happy new year. ~~Kathy S.
ReplyDeleteI will also wish you more energy in 2023. Gracie & I enjoy our daily morning walks. Some are longer than others but it's the getting out that really counts. In spite of health woes, you managed to get quite a few quilts done. Great job and happy 2023!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so wonderful and cuddled together there on the railing!!! And your Twinkler RSC block is just so beautiful!!! I hope your 2023 is off to a good start!
ReplyDeleteGosh Linda, I totally missed this post!! I wasn't well the last couple of months last year and my blog reading suffered.
ReplyDeleteYou did incredibly well to finish all those little quilts and for such good causes.