A Little Late To The Party

I feel like I am a little late to the posting party.  

Everyone has talked about what they did in 2013 and goals for 2014. 

 I have not pulled together my goals for 2014. 

 I want a little bit more time to think about that. 

I did manage to make a mosaic of most of the projects I finished in 2013. 

 It looks like 17 quilts/projects but I actually made three of those Halloween tumbler quilts..  

So my grand total of handmade items was 21 for the year.

 I also finished the binding on a Christmas quilt that I had started last year and 

gifted that for Christmas but I don't have any photos of that!

Three charity quilts, 3 baby quilts, 2 wedding quilts, one comfort quilt, 2 quilts for the Moda Bake Shop 

and one quilt that was published in a magazine. 

 I would say that it was a pretty good year as far as crafting went.  

I have some exciting things planned for 2014, so I hope you come back and visit in the new year.

 I hope you find some inspiration when you do!

I already have a few quilts in the hopper too. 

 A wedding quilt that I need this month, two baby quilts and at least one graduation quilt. 

 I'm probably forgetting some but that's what I have in my personal que. 

 I have a few more that I have started on but can't share at the moment.

I hope you all got to do something you enjoy on January 1st.

  I was watching the MSU Spartans WIN THE 100TH ROSE BOWL!!! 

 I am one proud Spartan over here. 

 Here's to a healthy and happy 2014!

~XOP~

Whatever You Do On New Year's Day...

You will do for the entire year! 

 Ever heard that?  

I was trying very hard to do some things today that I want to be doing throughout the year, for sure. 

 I started off the morning by making a new waffle recipe.  

They were fantastic. 

 I can see I will be experimenting with cooking more this year.

Check!

I was uploading photos and had a cat helper.

 (love the fact that my hair was wet from the shower, so flattering!)  

Hallie would not leave my lap so I used her as my table. 

 Cat at my side all year? 

 Check!

I did some stuff no one wants to hear about (boring, but necessary). 

 I decided it was time to get into the new sewing room and 

see how my machine would fit and it which position.  

So I was moving stuff around and I think this is going to be the arrangement.

I will end up facing the IKEA shelves once I have them. 

 This is the only way, if I want to open up my whole table that I can do so.  

See that low dresser? 

I wrenched my back moving it toward the window! 

It feels like a pulled muscle on my right side.

 YIKES!

Then because I wanted to do something quilty, I cut my 10" squares for the Kokka fabric swap.

  I think it means I will be swapping all year too! 

 Woo Hoo! 

 I also think it means I will be spending some time in my sewing space. 

 Check!

I went to see Les Mis tonight with a good friend, so spending time with friends? 

 Check!!

Taking pictures of my kitties? 

 Check!

Last but not least?  

Why blogging of course! 

 Welcome 2013, I hope you will be a great year!!

~XOP~