Dinner out and a little bubbly at home.
So what's planned for 2016?
No resolutions - just fun plans.
Still collecting - watch for big news here!
We have new patterns planned as well. All very exciting! But no stress - so no firm dates. That's part of the magic of working with family.
There are travel plans too - as I share parts of the collection across the country. There may even be plans outside the US!
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| Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Sew Along Month 4 Star In The East |
I will also be enjoying my Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Quilt project with the Virginia Quilt Museum. Working with Doreen has been a joy.
This month the block is "Star In The East". You can get all the details HERE.
If you have not already, please jump in and join us. I found one block a month very manageable. Some days it is hard to stop stitching! My applique area is about 8", and I will probably trim down the finished blocks to 9". You have unlimited options for your block size. I am still amazed with Esther Blair Matthews skill every time I look at the pattern.
So much to be thankful for - I am wishing you peace love and joy in 2016! Oh, and a little extra stitching time would be nice...Dawn
Your plans sound more exciting than mine. I made soup for dinner. DH took a walk this evening in subzero temps. I declined. He is now asleep in the recliner and I will wake him for some sparkling cider at midnight. We really know how to party, don't we? This is the first year in decades that we haven't hosted a New Year's Eve party and I am enjoying the low-key evening.
ReplyDeleteStar in the East is a stunning block! Beautiful, slender pieces, and the design seems to create movement. I find myself just staring at it.
Best wishes for a healthy, happy, fun and creative 2016! I do have a resolution, just one: more stitching! With regards to the rest I have learned to see what life throws at me.... I will go with the flow....
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you as well! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to learning more about your 2016 news. I always enjoy seeing your stitching. Great rendition of this block! Happy New Year to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous block! Many blessings to you in 2016 Dawn!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Block Dawn! Great project for a sew along. Happy and Prosperous New Year.
ReplyDeleteExtra stitching time - YES!! It sounds like 2016 could be a pretty exciting year for you :0) Best wishes! Your star of the east block is beautiful - I love the green you used for the leaves.
ReplyDeleteLove this block - and am still in awe at the tiny size of it! Looking forward to hearing more of your 2016 plans - exciting times ahead!
ReplyDeleteCool! Can't wait to see new patterns and hear about your travels. I enjoy seeing what people are doing with the SVBA sew along. Your block is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I love that you are traveling to share your knowledge and collections.
ReplyDeleteA lovely new block from the Shenandoah project. And just caught a glimpse of your Netherlands trip - how exciting for you and all the quilters there! Delighted our group is included on your 2016 calendar - you have a busy year ahead! Safe travels and blessings.
ReplyDeletehappy new year! yay for no resolutions
ReplyDeleteI just watched the "new" TQS show. The second segment of the show is about the Virginia Quilt Museum and they show the SVBA quilt a few times during the segment. How cool is that? What a gem of a museum. Definitely has been added to my must see bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to what the New Year brings from you and your daughter's talents.
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