Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 In Review

If someone had told me on the 1st of September that by year end I would have finished 19 quilting projects and started a quilting blog... well, I don't know how I would have reacted exactly! But, life has a way of surprising a person. One thing I have learned in my 50+ years is that good things can come from bad. Every so often you get a wake-up call and all we can control in life is how we react. Easier said than done I know, but it helps to keep it in mind. Sometimes life really IS what you make it.

At any rate, here I am. A finisher after all these years. And, a blogger too. Who knew?

I read about Kelsey Sews 100 Day Hustle shortly after I decided it was time to start quilting again. Talk about perfect timing! I dusted off my UFO Collection, turned on my sewing machine for the 1st time in 3 years and set 20 ambitious goals. I'm proud to say that I finished 15 of them. I'm carrying over 3 goals to Q1 2013 - learn to FMQ, make 3 more stockings and finish my Four Patch and Friends quilt. The other 2 will wait until later in the year to be done.  You can read more about my finishes on my 100 Day Hustle Progress page above.

Here is a mosaic of my fall finishes. 16 are UFOs and the other 3 are projects that I started and finished this fall. You can see details including date started, pattern and size about each quilt on my Finished Quilts 2012 page above.
I really enjoy blogging. A LOT! I've learned so much and met so many wonderfully talented people over the last 3 months. I like the mechanics of deciding what to write about, taking pictures and being mindful of my quilting decisions. I guess I am a person who needs external motivation to get things done - some structure to keep me focused, but not a set schedule. I've always enjoyed setting goals but this feels so different. I hope I feel the same way at the end of 2013.

I'll be posting soon about my goals for 2013 and how I'm going to get my UFO Collection under control. As I've written before - I love Mondays, the 1st day of a new month and I am absolutely giddy about the start of a new year. It's time for New Year's Resolutions where ALL things are possible! It's going to be a BIG week ahead...
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  1. TeriDecember 31, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Love the word "collection". That is a great way of putting it. I had just as many finishes, but unfortunately they all weren't on the UFO list. I am thankful that I didn't increase the unfinished list this year.

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  2. LynetteDecember 31, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Blogging does the exact same thing for me - lets me focus my energy, keeps the drive alive to maintain forward motion, and turned me into a finisher. I just love BlogWorld! I learn so much.

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  3. Sandy PanagosDecember 31, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I have enjoyed following your blog this year and admire the number of finishes you had. YAY for you!!! Best of luck in 2013. I know it will be a good year for you!

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  4. CindyDecember 31, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Congratulations on your completed projects!!!

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  5. LizzieDecember 31, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    The Santas are adorable and your quilts are lovely. Wow, My quilting is not that good!

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  6. CarolynDecember 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Congratulations on all your finishes. Your kids charm quilt is super cute!

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  7. AnnaJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    15 projects finished is fantastic! Well done!

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  8. Heidi StaplesJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Such a great collection of finishes!

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  9. What Comes Next?January 1, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    now that was a very productive couple of months and some gorgeous finishes to show for it. good luck on changing the status of your UFO collection!

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  10. BethJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Those are such beautiful quilts!

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  11. Pat MerkleJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful quilts, you were really productive. I know I won't get anywhere near as much done without blogging. Glad you joined the bloggy community.

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  12. MelissaJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    You have some stunning finishes! Can't wait to see more in 2013!

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  13. VivianJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Blogging has been a great way to keep myself accountable, to keep my machine going, to get those projects finished. I've enjoyed every step of the way, and I'm always inspired by those I meet along the blogging path.
    I'm glad you've joined us, and just look at all you've gotten finished! Congrat's to a great finisher and new blogger!

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  14. CathyJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Deb! You have done so much so quickly! great work! Blogging is un, isn't it!

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  15. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    You did a great job on your colorful finishes!! I was surprised how much I liked blogging when I started too. Now it is a great connection with my virtual friends.

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  16. Carrie P.January 2, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Wowee! You go girl! that is so awesome and what wonderful quilts you finished. YOu should be very proud.

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