February 2025 Life and Quilt Update

 

Our theme this year, CHAOS TO CONTENTMENT!!!  I don't know about anyone else, but I have lost my way lately.  No drive, no ambition, no love of what I'm doing.  I "think" it has to do with being in a constant state of OVERWHELM!  I have not managed time well and wind up with crunch projects -which are never fun.  I've packed my list of "want to accomplish this month" so full that when surprises pop up that are either fun or an emotional wipeout - there is no chance of completion and then a sense of failure sets in.  Ugh.  After much thought on this and a great deal of chatting with the lady in the mirror - I've come up with this theme for 2025.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  For the month of February - the way to control the chaos (for me) is to Learn to Let Go.  That can be material in nature (selling stuff, for sure, and donating as well) or spiritual (find peace inside - no one can provide it for you).  I'm going to be working very hard on BOTH aspects this month.  January was a heck of a ride - gotta reduce the stress.  Join me?

January 2025 Life and Quilt Update

 Our theme this year, CHAOS TO CONTENTMENT!!!  I don't know about anyone else, but I have lost my way lately.  No drive, no ambition, no love of what I'm doing.  I "think" it has to do with being in a constant state of OVERWHELM!  I have not managed time well and wind up with crunch projects -which are never fun.  I've packed my list of "want to accomplish this month" so full that when surprises pop up that are either fun or an emotional wipeout - there is no chance of completion and then a sense of failure sets in.  Ugh.  After much thought on this and a great deal of chatting with the lady in the mirror - I've come up with this theme for 2025.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  January is typically a time to re-evaluate - right?  So this month is Coming to Terms time.  For me, that will be writing down the things I wish to have different in my life in order to be more content.  They may be actually physical things - like cleaning out a kitchen cupboard or sewing drawer and they may be more mental - as in wrapping my head around the things I cannot control.  Whatever is the case -- I'm Coming to Terms and will reduce the chaos and last minute freaking out in my life so that there is room for those crazy things that DO happen which we cannot prepare for.  What can you do? 

Chaos to Contentment - 2025 Theme

I don't know about anyone else, but I have lost my way lately.  No drive, no ambition, no love of what I'm doing.  I "think" it has to do with being in a constant state of OVERWHELM!  I have not managed time well and wind up with crunch projects -which are never fun.  I've packed my list of "want to accomplish this month" so full that when surprises pop up that are either fun or an emotional wipeout - there is no chance of completion and then a sense of failure sets in.  Ugh.  After much thought on this and a great deal of chatting with the lady in the mirror - I've come up with this theme for 2025.

I am worthy of experiencing peace and contentment in my life.  I am capable of making that happen - it's time to set the stage.

The next question is how to go about it.  Each month I will focus on one way to change things up in a positive light.  It may be a small item for the month but I could also tackle a larger one.  We'll see where the monthly idea takes me.  If you wish to join me on this crazy trek, feel free.  I'll share how it goes and hopefully feel the load lighten as I go.

Finished Non-Quilt Items 2024

 I had a pretty interesting year - especially in variety.  That makes for a fun look-back.  Here are the monthly accomplishments in this category.

January - Pillow from Jenny Box last month.  Made while visiting Mom in Montana this month.

Finished Quilts 2024

 I can't say if it was a good year or not as I didn't quite complete the lists.  However, quite a few finishes did happen and, for that, I am thankful.  Here is the monthly breakdown:

January - This Starlight Table Runner came in the Jenny box last month and while at Mom's I managed to finish it.

December 2024 Life and Quilt Update

 

Our theme this year, JOY!!!  I believe we all need a bit of a help in adding this to our lives.  If you didn't get a chance to check out the post explaining it all --- here is the LINK to the initial post.  I'm looking forward to the direction this can take us all, but especially myself, if I give it a fair shot.  Sometimes stepping out of comfort zones is challenging, but it almost always allows for growth.  Here we go for December:  After 12 months of a Joy theme --- can you Own Your Joy? Have you learned how to find it and how to embrace it in your own life. Now is the time to finish that up and be at peace and know joy. It's been a great year.

Poppy Quilt and Sew Spotlight - Georgetown, TX

 Georgetown, TX and Poppy's Quilt N Sew for one more attempt at locating some Loralie Harris fabric.  Come along.