As you probably know 2022 wasn’t the best year of my life, but I can say I will be saying goodbye 2022 with a varied range of emotions.
Saying goodbye to Clarke and Kenny was difficult, but I did find some comfort in trying a lot of new to me hand sewing projects:
I was able to keep busy joining in some challenges and Blog Hops:
My year wasn’t as productive as usual but I did have fun doing some pattern testing for some of my favourite designers and did finish most of the new projects I started. Ones I didn’t finish seem to be stuck in my To Be Quilted bins, but next year can only get better, right ?!? 😉
I fell behind reading, writing and responding to blog posts, but did manage to keep up with comments and my responses to them. I also lost track of my completed projects, but I know I was able to do a lot of charity quilting this year, kept up with all of my commissions and project deadlines (when I managed to accept a new project).
I am proud to say I managed to make several new on line friends through this blog and reading others. The support of the on line community kept me going through a very trying year. Your support, emails and comments really meant the world to me, so Thank You my friends. I’m sending a virtual hug to each and every one of you 🤗
As this post is going live, I am back at the studio. My longarm was calling with a commission needing to be finished and D needing help with a couple of chores. 😁
As this year comes to a close, I can say I’m looking forward to a year filled with a lot of sewing time, plenty of new projects, hosting To- Do Tuesday and perhaps a chance to meet some of you if and when we do some travelling this year.
I can only hope your year was great, your year ending is happy and healthy and 2023 brings you all prosperity, family fun, and so much more time to fondle fabric and keep on crafting. 🥳 Carol
Quilt Schmilt 
It was a hard year for you, and goodbye is hard when there were harder goodbyes earlier this year. So glad to hear you are in your studio! May this year be one of joy, love, creativity and laughter for you and yours!
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Thank you Kathleen. I’ve been busy in the studio 🤔 Happy New Year to you and yours 🤗
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It was a difficult year for you, but you handled it well. Your care and concern for your family and for D brought so much comfort to those you love. I’m glad you had pockets of sewing time to bring some comfort to you and a break from the weight of all the emotional stress. On to 2023 and hoping it brings you much joy!
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Hi Wendy. Thank you it was a year so bring on 2023. Happy New Year 🥳
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How great that you are back at the studio!!! Your travel weather was obviously way better than the last time!!
All the best in 2023!
HUGE HUGS …
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Hi Gail. The trip here was better even though I needed to travel the long way through Grand Forks and over the Blueberry Paulson. Happy New Year to you all 🤗
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You are right, the community is so supportive. I have enjoyed getting to “know” you through your posts. Hope 2023 is a fun and happy year for you.
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Thank you Linda. It has been wonderful getting to know you as well. Happy 2023 to you 🥳
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I wish you all the best for this new year, and I hope it’s going to be a wonderful and creative year.
Hugs
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Thank you Frederique. Happy New Year to you as well! 🥳
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