End of Year reflections

I don't know where 2014 went. . . . but it is coming to a close quickly.

I don't remember how many quilts I made; nor how many blocks I've sent out, nor how many swaps I was in.

I think that more fabric came in then went out. . . . . and I hope to have that situation corrected in 2015.

I do know that I have gotten more selective about a lot of things. . . . .what I spend my hard earned money on, who I spend my time with, and how I spend my time.  (Now, if I could just wean myself from playing Township on my iPad I would be doing well!!  LOL)

I also know that I read 27 books this year!  Not my "all time high" but very, very good.

In 2015 I hope to be able to read at least that many books. . . . .and, just to be a tease, I am reading a book that I will be reviewing shortly. . . . it is a book that is scheduled for release in April.

Blog posting is something else that I am planning on getting better with in 2015. . . . I love reading blogs so it would only be fitting to see if there are others that would be interested in reading what I have to say!

From my little corner of New Jersey I hope you all have a wonderful New Years' Eve . . . in whatever fashion you celebrate. . . .and that 2015 is a healthy, happy and successful one for all.

In peace and pieces,
 


PS. . . . I have FLUNKED out of Loopy Academy. . . . . but that is a story for another post!!!




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More winnings

I had two other winnings that I have been meaning to post about but it kept slipping my mind.  So, without further delay:

Swap win

I participated in the Fall Forum Block swap over on The Quilting Bee Forum on Delphi Forums.

We were each sent a piece of the focus fabric.  Our blocks needed to use that fabric and any other fabrics that we wanted to use.

I can't seem to find a picture of the block that I made. . . . but I really liked it and hoped that I would win all the blocks that were made.

Unfortunately, I did not win one of the "grand prizes".  

But, I won one of the "runner up prizes". . . . . which might actually be more fun!!

The picture below shows the focus fabric. . . . and that is a nice sized piece of the fabric that we were sent. . . .it is a New Zealand fabric (if memory serves me) and feels wonderful.

I should have opened the piece up fully so that you could all see how great the fabric is.  Perhaps next time!

In addition I received a package of 10" squares. . . . they are wonderful also. . . .and, again, I guess I should have opened the package up so that you could see all the colors.

There was also this little charm (sorry, I can't get the picture to turn).

You can't read the entire story so here it is:

According to laws of aerodynamics the bumble bee cannot fly;

Its body is top heavy for its wings and that's the simple reason why.

But the bumble bee doesn't know this fact,

and so it flies anyway for all to see.

Remember this when you're losing faith or hope God's proof that the impossible can be.

A.S. Waldrop

Blog Giveaway win

My other win was from Wilma's blog . . . . .she had what I am calling a "blog relaunch" since she had been away from her blog for a while.

I "know" Wilma from Delphi forums and her blog and I was floored when she wrote to tell me that I won her giveaway.

Here are the patterns that she sent:

I am seriously thinking of attempting the tulip bag.  The pattern says "Two Hour". . . .I doubt I will get the first one done that quickly. . . but the piecing seems straight forward enough for me to attempt.

The other patterns look interesting too. . . . . now, if I could only find about 56 more hours in each day I might actually get to them!  LOL

Here is the rest of the giveaway.  There is quite a bit of fabric there. . . . and it has a wonderful silky feel to it.

The Magic Templates will need to be looked at a bit. . . . . I am not much of an applique person and the quick "once over" I gave this tool does not really allow me to comment on it fully.

I am hoping to get another post in later today as a "goodbye" to 2014 and a "hello" to 2015.  But it may not get done until we are in the new year.


In peace and pieces,

 



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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all from our little home in New Jersey.

May the blessings of the season carry each of you in to 2015 with a lighter heart and gratefulness of the many gifts we have,




Hark the Herald Angels Sing,

Glory to the new born King,

Peace on Earth and Mercy mild,

God and sinners reconciled.



In peace and pieces,
 

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A step in the right direction. . . . . . THANK YOU NYC!

This is a wonderful Christmas gift to animal lovers:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-bershadker/a-pivotal-law-for-nyc-pet_b_6369068.html



In peace and pieces,
 

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Santa Sack Swap results

Yes, I know, I have fallen off the face of the earth AGAIN!

I don't mean to. . . . but things have been crazy lately. . . and by the time things calm down I am "too pooped to pop".  LOL

But I wanted to report on the results of the Santa Sack Swap.  This is what I got from Wendy:

I had requested a sack:

And in the sack I found some prezzies:

Which, after opening, became this grouping of loot!

There is a crocheted scarf, some candy (which is now gone!), a frilly "dress up" scarf, tea, 2 adorable candles in mini coffee cups. a "bon bon" (the plaid item), and a pin cushion in a frame (very unique).

Thank you, Wendy, for a fun swap experience!

Thank you, Cheryll, for hosting this swap once again!



I had 2 more WINNING mailings. . . . and I will be posting about those shortly so stay tuned.


In peace and pieces,
 
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