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Welcome to Autumn…

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Sometimes…

it’s just time for a change or a new challenge,

so I gave myself permission

to get out of that dull routine that had lasted long enough

and last week I…

went back to school!! I am taking courses to get a certificate in

Applied Business Technology at a local college.

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Since I sit all day, I hoped to get in some days where walking to class was an option…

Even though the first two days were rainy, the other two days were great for walking. I find it so refreshing to get out of the house each morning and challenge myself with new things to learn each day.

All that quilting that I did over the summer has really given me more time for adjusting to my new routine. And, I’m loving it, too... since some of that quilting time is now spent in doing homework.

Most of my textbooks…

 

Term 1 Courses

Accounting, Admin Procedures, MS Outlook, Keyboarding,

Business English, Human Relations, Intro to Computing, MS Word

(missing: Business Math, Greig Reference Manual)

I love change; and believe learning something new always adds more purpose to life. Don’t get me wrong, I love quilting, but that doesn’t seem to be enough to do each and every day; and staying home just to cook and clean, that seems old news.

I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR…

• the autumn leaves,
• the cooler days,
• regular activities starting back up. 

Since our move in late May, things have really changed a lot for all of us. Perhaps, you also have embarked on something new or more challenging…

But… if your regular routine already seems dull and boring and all you feel like doing is letting out a huge yawn, why not STITCH up a great new story for your life. Then go ahead… and live it out in a style that keeps you inspired!!

If you have the opportunity to join in a local quilt guild, I say, go for it!! New people, new techniques, and lots of laughs and fun times await, if you dare!!

Adventures await… are you ready?

DO… stay tuned for my weekly posts and quilt book reviews, as those will continue…  I have a few projects that are now finished are waiting in line to be featured on my regular book review posts.

FIFTEENTH PROJECT - SEPTEMBER 2010:



My fifteenth project will be shared next week...
Fuse-and-Tell Journal Quilts/ Laura Wasilowski


More Book Titles...

If you wish to see more quilting books you can check out my website for more details. Those books reviewed are listed on the "featured" page.

As your fall routine takes shape… and you plot out your new activities, remember to schedule in some personal time to add balance. Life should have both work and play times!

Project 2010

My Goals for 2010:

1.)  To challenge myself by adding to my quilting skills at least two new techniques each month, with the following in mind:

• Utilizing as many of my own supplies as possible and only buying more supplies when needed.
• Writing up a blog entry on each technique that will compliment my new website.
• Enjoy the process and always have fun.
• Time is a factor in learning new skills and techniques.
• A place to show (especially for new or busy quilters) how to get more done in less time.

2.)  A new website that will compliment my quilting projects and provide a place for quilter's to share their love of quilting from the many great quilt books being published.

• Helping others see what types of techniques are now available.
• A place for others to share their own projects, as it is uplifting to hear compliments and see results.

More details coming soon....

Enjoy a new beginning today... and take a new step forward everyday to achieve your goals.

Project Challenge Review

It was in October -  that I took stock of my unfinished projects and actually did something about them. Now, I fully thought I'd work through all of them, as I did have the time, but I realized that sometimes taking an inventory of where one is and then taking action towards doing something about it - is really a vital step in becoming a successful person. If what is done, is done in anguish, hurry and stress why do it in the first place? 

So... I am happy to say I did accomplish part of my goal and what is remaining has been planned out to being finished in the next six months.

I am also working on a new website for quilters that will be a place for sharing great book titles, reviews, and finished projects. It should be available soon... and along with my goals for 2010 will be discussed in my first post of the new year.


Project Review:

So out of the seven projects I listed in October 2009 - here is my review:

 

1. Birthday Quilt – (twin size)

        Quilt top/backing fabric are ready to quilt and then bind. It will be quilted professionally and I'll  add the binding. I figured why not wait until after the Christmas rush to get this one done.

These quilts are finished:

2. Churches in the Country – (wall-hanging)

3. Stained glass flower and butterfly - (wall-hanging)

4. Butterflies Return Home – (wall-hanging)

5. Christmas medallion block – (table topper)

6. Stack ‘n Wack block – (orphan block)

        This is now a finished quilt top and destined to becoming a preemie quilt for the quilt guild I attend. I will quilt and bind it myself after I buy the proper batting that is required for it.

7. Beyond Baby Blocks workshop  -  (quilt design)

        This will hopefully be made into a quilt... since I was not inspired by my original drawings, I was able to reconstruct them. Now with the new design ready, it should be fun to make...maybe in 2010!

New Year's Resolutions:

Why not make them unique, creative and personal? Instead of the usual boring ones that not many people have much hope in accomplishing.... look within and find something that you've always dreamed of doing... and set that as your new goals/resolutions for 2010.

Wishing you all a very happy and properous New Year!!