I am not one to put voice to my new year's resolutions. I've not done so in the past and I see no point in starting now; besides, you've heard it all before. I hope and dream and plan and promise and nothing comes of it.
I will go so far as to say that this has changed and even though you have yet to see proof positive of that change, I can assure you it has occurred:
Here is what has (and has not) happened since my trip to New York:
1. I made the changes to my shirt pattern, but have not yet finished the 3rd muslin.
2. I spent many many hours measuring, folding, and cataloging the fabrics that have piled up in the guest room and guest room closet. As a result I found many things that I love and want to make. I have a fabulous stash. I want beautiful clothes. I must use this stash to make things I want and love to wear and I must not be tempted to buy new things until I have made garments from the fabric I actually have. To that end I have decided that I can only purchase one piece of fabric for each 4 garments I make. I'm not good at yardage in/yardage out or counting by the piece. The problem is not that I don't love my stash but that I need to make it up. This may not be a year long goal, but it is most definitely in effect for the first six months. Oh and by the way, I have not finished cataloging fabric and that must continue as well.
3. I cancelled a trip to Knoxville to spend Christmas with my grandson only to have said grandson's family decide to drive to New York at the last minute and spend Christmas here. I spent the week before Christmas baking, cooking, decorating, and generally preparing for a family Christmas complete with a visit from Santa Claus.
4. I have spent the last week with said grandson, having a grand old time.
5. Everyone has gone home and left me with the worst cold I have had in many many a year. To that end I am spending a lot of time curled up on the sofa with the cats, movies and some nice books. There are times when sewing really should wait.
Back soon.
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8 responses to “Promises, Promises”
Hope you feel better soon!
Hope you feel better soon!
I seem to have a similar cold, all I can do is throw the occasional log into the fire. Hope you feel better soon. Happy New Year. K
I seem to have a similar cold, all I can do is throw the occasional log into the fire. Hope you feel better soon. Happy New Year. K
Take care of yourself. I have a cold, too.
Take care of yourself. I have a cold, too.
Lovely to hear from you again. I hope you get well soon! Nothing better to keep you warm than two furry cats.
Lovely to hear from you again. I hope you get well soon! Nothing better to keep you warm than two furry cats.