It still blows my mind that folks from all around the world are able to see and enjoy what I'm making. So nice!
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Treasured treasuries
Since joining Etsy way back when, I've been meaning to do up a Treasury List. In typical fashion, I only just got around to it a couple of weeks ago. Here's my first crack at it: Honeycomb Heaven.
One of my own quilts was also added to a treasury recently. See it down there? My Dogeared in Grey quilt was included in a Modern Quilts treasury compiled by a woman in the UK.
It still blows my mind that folks from all around the world are able to see and enjoy what I'm making. So nice!
It still blows my mind that folks from all around the world are able to see and enjoy what I'm making. So nice!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Sewing class for kids!
On March 3, 2012 I will be teaching my very first Hand Sewing for Kids class. There. I said it. It must be true.
I've been thinking of doing this for a couple of months or so and finally went ahead and booked some space at one of the local libraries as a way to light a little fire under my butt.
The class is open to kids ages 6-12* with little or no sewing experience. By the end, they'll all be able to do two different stitches, sew on buttons and will make their very own pincushion. They'll even get their very own sewing kit to keep as well as a pattern and material to complete an additional project at home.
I've added a new CLASSES page up at the top of the blog where you can find out lots more about the class and register online. If there's anything you need to know that's not covered on that page, just let me know!
* Those 6-8 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Looking back at quilts
Last week I met up with a fellow quilter in town (Hi Stephanie!) and really enjoyed taking a look back at the quilts she's made over the past few years. I don't have nearly as many to look back at, but it did prompt me to dig up this little number from back in 2008.
This was the quilt I made for my nephew soon after he was born. No hand-quilting of any kind and sort of puffy. My, my...how far I've come. What I still really like about this one is the simplicity of the patchwork and the classic blues - perfect for a wee little boy.
Seeing this quilt again also reminded me that I never did make one when a second nephew joined the family a few years later. Whoops! Guess I better add that project to the list!
This was the quilt I made for my nephew soon after he was born. No hand-quilting of any kind and sort of puffy. My, my...how far I've come. What I still really like about this one is the simplicity of the patchwork and the classic blues - perfect for a wee little boy.
Seeing this quilt again also reminded me that I never did make one when a second nephew joined the family a few years later. Whoops! Guess I better add that project to the list!
Saturday, 21 January 2012
A little quick change action
Friends of ours recently welcomed a new addition to their family [on Friday the 13th of all days!] Such a lovely event deserves a little something handmade, don't you think?
Once again, I turned to one of my favourite sewing books for a little inspiration: Anna Maria Horner's Handmade Beginnings. Of all the projects in that book, the Quick Change Trouser pattern is the one you're likely to see most often on the sewing blogs of the world. Surprisingly, I hadn't tackled it myself - until now.
It's a pretty easy pattern to whip up. So, I made TWO pairs of pants for the little guy.
Actually, since these are reversible, it's almost like I made him FOUR pairs of pants! I took pictures of the back to show off the contrasting fabric I used on the back yoke of each. The double layers should keep the babe nice and warm and the roomy seat should be big enough to handle his cloth diapers with ease [I hope!]
The next challenge will be getting out to see the new baby before he gets to big for these pants!
Once again, I turned to one of my favourite sewing books for a little inspiration: Anna Maria Horner's Handmade Beginnings. Of all the projects in that book, the Quick Change Trouser pattern is the one you're likely to see most often on the sewing blogs of the world. Surprisingly, I hadn't tackled it myself - until now.
It's a pretty easy pattern to whip up. So, I made TWO pairs of pants for the little guy.
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| Side #1 |
Actually, since these are reversible, it's almost like I made him FOUR pairs of pants! I took pictures of the back to show off the contrasting fabric I used on the back yoke of each. The double layers should keep the babe nice and warm and the roomy seat should be big enough to handle his cloth diapers with ease [I hope!]
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| Side #2...Used different fabrics on the reverse side of one pair to change things up a bit. |
The next challenge will be getting out to see the new baby before he gets to big for these pants!
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Guest post: Ducklyandjuicy
Today I bring you something new - a guest post. It feels strange to hand over the reins to someone else, but I'm aiming to do this about once a month (depending on how it goes) as a way to introduce readers to some of my favourite crafty folk. I'm thrilled that several of my friends from back home have agreed to participate to get the ball rolling. First up is my good friend Allie. Here's a little bit about her:
Now, take it away, Allie!
Thanks for having me at Milkybeer today Kim! Kim is always a source of inspiration and knowledge for me as a crafter, so I’m happy to share a little project with her and her readers.
How To: Quick and Easy Kiddie Hooded Appliqued Bath Towels
I knew I wanted to make a handmade gift for both my kids for Christmas, but didn’t want to (couldn’t) spend a lot of time on working on a project, times two. I noticed my son, who is nearing 6 months, was quickly outgrowing his skimpy baby bath towel. Bingo, project!
I had recently borrowed a copy of Lotta Jansdotter’s ‘Simple Sewing for Baby’ from a friend and noticed she had a baby towel project in the book. Perfect. I headed off to the store to buy the required materials – a full size bath towel and matching hand towel. I bought high quality, Egyptian cotton towels as I wanted these to last for years and be able to stand up to the abuse of repeated washings and dryings.
Late one night after both the munchkins were FINALLY asleep, I sat down to start. First instruction - cut your bath sheet into a square. Whaaaaaat? Cut my beautiful (expensive) towel up and make it smaller? The whole appeal of using a big bath sheet for me was to have a huge, thick, plush towel to wrap around cold little bodies out of the tub on cold winter nights. Following the project instructions would cause me to lose almost a third of the towel. Sure, I could cut it up and make washcloths out of it, but that just wasn’t appealing to me.
Rash decision made – I was going rogue on the project and winging it. I still wanted to make it hooded, but not cut the towel at all. I decided instead of sewing a hood into a corner of a square, I would make it more of a bath ‘cape’ and sew the hood on to the top of the towel. Clear as mud? Here’s what I did:
Making the hooded towel:
Step 1:
I folded the hand towel in half lengthwise and sewed down one side to make a little ‘hood.’
Step 2:
I found the middle of the bath sheet by folding it in half, and I marked it with a safety pin.
Depending on how your towel is finished, you can decide how to join the hood to the bath sheet. I wanted to use the natural edge of the finishing to help me sew in a straight line (yes, even semi-experienced sewers have trouble sewing in a straight line when they are really tired).
Step 3:
Line up the center of the flat bottom part of the hood with the marked center of the top of your bath sheet, and pin (wrong sides together). Sew them together. I used lots of backstitching at the edges to make sure the towel would be sturdy if it was hung up by the hood. You could also sew a little loop into the top of the hood to hang it up by, but I was too lazy and tired to add extra work at this point!
TIP: The finished edges of the towels are thick, and I broke a needle trying to sew through them (again, I’m blaming it on the tiredness). I would suggest hand sewing through these thick edges instead.
The sewing part finished, these towels sat in my sewing room for a week or so, until two days before Christmas when I realized that I had wanted to personalize them. Crap.
Optional personalization:
I broke out the Wonder Under and my scrap stash. I wanted to do each of the kid’s initials on the back of their towel. You can get fancy with your font by printing something out on your computer, but pressed for time, I just free-hand drew my letters onto paper. I did a lower case ‘b’ for my son, and had to do ‘L’ for my daughter, as otherwise I’m sure I would be asked ‘Why does my towel have the number 1 on it?”
I cut out the letters I drew, traced the letter onto my cotton and onto Wonder Under, cut them both out, and used my iron to apply Wonder Under to my cotton letter following the directions on the package.
Remember to reverse when tracing onto Wonder Under (doh!) as I had to apply the Wonder Under directly onto my towel and that made it hard to apply the letter in the next step as it was hard to see on the white towel. I then ironed my letter onto the center of my bath towel (I eye-balled where to put it based on the location of the hood at the top). I straight stitched around the edges of the letter to prevent fraying (zigzagging would probably be better, but this worked fine for me).
Viola! Done!
For a quick project that I kind of made up as I went along, I’m really happy with how they turned out. My daughter LOVES her towel, and although my son’s is MASSIVE for him, he sure loves being cuddled up in it after his bath! I’m sure these towels will last for ages, and they have washed really well.
Do you have something (project, tutorial, etc.) to share with Milkybeer readers? Send your submission to heymilkybeer [at] gmail [dot] com.
Website: ducklyandjuicy.blogspot.com
Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ducklyandjuicy
What do you make? I'll try to make anything that inspires me. In my shop I mostly sell baby goods and accessories - lately I've been focusing on crocheted hats and photo props.
What is your first crafting/making memory? My Nana taught me to knit when I was around 8 years old. After that, my mom taught me crochet, cross stitch, and hand sew, and it took off from there!
If you had all the time and money in the world to make something handmade, what would it be? I wish I had the time and money to make ALL my kids clothes. Although I would also be happy to invent a gadget to get a baby back to sleep on its own without me having to get out of bed!
Now, take it away, Allie!
Thanks for having me at Milkybeer today Kim! Kim is always a source of inspiration and knowledge for me as a crafter, so I’m happy to share a little project with her and her readers.
How To: Quick and Easy Kiddie Hooded Appliqued Bath Towels
I knew I wanted to make a handmade gift for both my kids for Christmas, but didn’t want to (couldn’t) spend a lot of time on working on a project, times two. I noticed my son, who is nearing 6 months, was quickly outgrowing his skimpy baby bath towel. Bingo, project!
I had recently borrowed a copy of Lotta Jansdotter’s ‘Simple Sewing for Baby’ from a friend and noticed she had a baby towel project in the book. Perfect. I headed off to the store to buy the required materials – a full size bath towel and matching hand towel. I bought high quality, Egyptian cotton towels as I wanted these to last for years and be able to stand up to the abuse of repeated washings and dryings.
Late one night after both the munchkins were FINALLY asleep, I sat down to start. First instruction - cut your bath sheet into a square. Whaaaaaat? Cut my beautiful (expensive) towel up and make it smaller? The whole appeal of using a big bath sheet for me was to have a huge, thick, plush towel to wrap around cold little bodies out of the tub on cold winter nights. Following the project instructions would cause me to lose almost a third of the towel. Sure, I could cut it up and make washcloths out of it, but that just wasn’t appealing to me.
Rash decision made – I was going rogue on the project and winging it. I still wanted to make it hooded, but not cut the towel at all. I decided instead of sewing a hood into a corner of a square, I would make it more of a bath ‘cape’ and sew the hood on to the top of the towel. Clear as mud? Here’s what I did:
Making the hooded towel:
Step 1:
I folded the hand towel in half lengthwise and sewed down one side to make a little ‘hood.’
Step 2:
I found the middle of the bath sheet by folding it in half, and I marked it with a safety pin.
Depending on how your towel is finished, you can decide how to join the hood to the bath sheet. I wanted to use the natural edge of the finishing to help me sew in a straight line (yes, even semi-experienced sewers have trouble sewing in a straight line when they are really tired).
Step 3:
Line up the center of the flat bottom part of the hood with the marked center of the top of your bath sheet, and pin (wrong sides together). Sew them together. I used lots of backstitching at the edges to make sure the towel would be sturdy if it was hung up by the hood. You could also sew a little loop into the top of the hood to hang it up by, but I was too lazy and tired to add extra work at this point!
TIP: The finished edges of the towels are thick, and I broke a needle trying to sew through them (again, I’m blaming it on the tiredness). I would suggest hand sewing through these thick edges instead.
The sewing part finished, these towels sat in my sewing room for a week or so, until two days before Christmas when I realized that I had wanted to personalize them. Crap.
Optional personalization:
I broke out the Wonder Under and my scrap stash. I wanted to do each of the kid’s initials on the back of their towel. You can get fancy with your font by printing something out on your computer, but pressed for time, I just free-hand drew my letters onto paper. I did a lower case ‘b’ for my son, and had to do ‘L’ for my daughter, as otherwise I’m sure I would be asked ‘Why does my towel have the number 1 on it?”
I cut out the letters I drew, traced the letter onto my cotton and onto Wonder Under, cut them both out, and used my iron to apply Wonder Under to my cotton letter following the directions on the package.
Remember to reverse when tracing onto Wonder Under (doh!) as I had to apply the Wonder Under directly onto my towel and that made it hard to apply the letter in the next step as it was hard to see on the white towel. I then ironed my letter onto the center of my bath towel (I eye-balled where to put it based on the location of the hood at the top). I straight stitched around the edges of the letter to prevent fraying (zigzagging would probably be better, but this worked fine for me).
Viola! Done!
For a quick project that I kind of made up as I went along, I’m really happy with how they turned out. My daughter LOVES her towel, and although my son’s is MASSIVE for him, he sure loves being cuddled up in it after his bath! I’m sure these towels will last for ages, and they have washed really well.
Do you have something (project, tutorial, etc.) to share with Milkybeer readers? Send your submission to heymilkybeer [at] gmail [dot] com.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Goodies by mail
I think there should be some law which says posties can only put junk mail in your mailbox if they are also delivering some real, actual mail. Wouldn't that be nice? I'm SOOOO tired of checking the mailbox only to find irrelevant junk. What a pleasure it was last week to find each of these gems instead!
First up was a little pin I commented on on a friend's blog a few weeks back. She was kind enough to pop it in the mail for me! How sweet is that?!
Almost the next day, this little bundle of fabric arrived from the UK. It's two fat quarters of the Long Thread's Quilt Blocks fabric sent to me by Katy over at Fat Quarterly. I'm participating in one of their designer challenges and hope to make something FABULOUS out of this fabric in the next few weeks.
They've had some amazing projects/designers featured on their blog, so there's no pressure or anything. Gulp.
First up was a little pin I commented on on a friend's blog a few weeks back. She was kind enough to pop it in the mail for me! How sweet is that?!
Almost the next day, this little bundle of fabric arrived from the UK. It's two fat quarters of the Long Thread's Quilt Blocks fabric sent to me by Katy over at Fat Quarterly. I'm participating in one of their designer challenges and hope to make something FABULOUS out of this fabric in the next few weeks.
They've had some amazing projects/designers featured on their blog, so there's no pressure or anything. Gulp.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
We have a winner!
Between comments on the blog, Twitter followers, and folks who like the Facebook page, there were over 150 entries into the giveaway! Wow! According to the random number generator the winner is - Stephanie! She commented on the blog and said,
"This quilting mama would love a new home for her pin needles! That's one cute pincushion!"Congratulations, Stephanie! Thanks to everyone who played along.
Friday, 13 January 2012
Send a little love this Valentine's
I've just added these sweet cards to the shop for Valentine's Day. Personally, I love the elegance of the red heart and simple message: "LOVE YOU" That says it all, doesn't it.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Pretty little pincushions (plus a giveaway)
A few days ago, I had a major urge to do a bit of hand sewing. Usually I have a quilt or two on the go which allows me to hand sew to my heart's delight. But, with no quilt to work on at the moment (shocking, I know!), I opted to create a small little project instead. Without too much effort, I came up with these adorable little pincushions.
I'll be adding these five to the shop in the next couple of weeks, but for now I wanted to give you all a little preview and do my first giveaway of 2012! The winner will receive this extra special little pincushion - it's extra special because it has a button! Oooo. Awwww.
Here's how to enter:
Good luck!
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| Made with cream quilting cotton, stuffed with polyfil, and feature a hand-stitched flower in two contrasting fabrics. |
I'll be adding these five to the shop in the next couple of weeks, but for now I wanted to give you all a little preview and do my first giveaway of 2012! The winner will receive this extra special little pincushion - it's extra special because it has a button! Oooo. Awwww.
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| Orange gingham flower with eggplant base...does not photograph well at all! |
Here's how to enter:
- Leave a comment here on the blog.
- Follow Milkybeer on Twitter.
- Like Milkybeer Handmade on Facebook.
- Link to this post on your own blog (then comment here to let me know you did it).
Good luck!
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Pinwheels
Cute, aren't they? I made up these little pins as a last-minute little gift just before we headed out to a party on Christmas eve. One for me, one for Abner and one for a new little friend of ours. So easy to make and a great way to use up scrap fabrics.
The pattern is not my own I'm afraid. It was created by the folks over at Spool of Thread. They shared it with the crafting community at Got Craft? a few years ago, and the project sort of stuck in my head. These easy peasy projects are so handy to pull out at the eleventh hour!
Friday, 6 January 2012
Sewing industry reflections + predictions
The folks over at Sew, Mama, Sew are known as a pretty amazing resource in the sewing community. They always manage to stay on top of the trends (yes, there are trends in sewing), provide fantastic tutorials and patterns, and tease us all with an amazing selection of modern fabrics. Part of how they keep so on top of things is to regularly ask industry experts what they're seeing happening in the world of sewing. They're even asking us regular folk to provide our take. So...please, humour me as I pretend to be an industry expert and answer some of their questions myself.
Did you have a favorite fabric collection or print in 2011?
Outfoxed by Lizzy House. The Sly Fox pallette specifically. Love purple and orange together and the whimsy in this line is awesome.
What did you make that you’re most proud of in 2011?
That's an easy one: the quilts I made for me niece and nephew. I think the pride comes from knowing that even though I did them in relatively quickly, I still made sure to do my absolute best work. Both were my own designs as well which always gives me a little thrill once I see the finished pieces.
Do you have a favorite sewing book or pattern from the past year to recommend?
Indeed, I do! Hands down, my favourite sewing book from 2011 is the Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew. It's become my go-to book for creating projects for my daughter. My fave pattern is definitely the bucket hat, but the messenger bag and little red riding hood projects were excellent as well.
Are there any trends you’re over and done with?
Ummm...owls?
What are your thoughts about social media? How is it going for you? What do you love or hate?
I do love the social media aspect of the sewing world. When we did our big move last year, I was still able to keep in touch with the same great sewists just as easily as I had back home thanks to social media. I've definitely had some successes with the social media thing: seeing tweets retweeted by some big names in sewing, seeing pins of my own work on Pinterest, big uptake in blog traffic this year, etc. What I don't like about social media is just how easy it's made ripping off ideas. Inspiration is one thing, but it kills me to see the same projects repeated on half a dozen blogs, each claiming to be the original designer.Or seeing blogs that do nothing but re-post other people's projects they've found on Pinterest and blogs. Really, what's the point?
Can you tell us what to expect from you in 2012? Any big projects or life-changing goals?
Oh, I have big plans for 2012. You'll just have to stay tuned to find out though!
Did you have a favorite fabric collection or print in 2011?
Outfoxed by Lizzy House. The Sly Fox pallette specifically. Love purple and orange together and the whimsy in this line is awesome.
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| Image via Hawthorne Threads |
What did you make that you’re most proud of in 2011?
That's an easy one: the quilts I made for me niece and nephew. I think the pride comes from knowing that even though I did them in relatively quickly, I still made sure to do my absolute best work. Both were my own designs as well which always gives me a little thrill once I see the finished pieces.
Do you have a favorite sewing book or pattern from the past year to recommend?
Indeed, I do! Hands down, my favourite sewing book from 2011 is the Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew. It's become my go-to book for creating projects for my daughter. My fave pattern is definitely the bucket hat, but the messenger bag and little red riding hood projects were excellent as well.
Are there any trends you’re over and done with?
Ummm...owls?
What are your thoughts about social media? How is it going for you? What do you love or hate?
I do love the social media aspect of the sewing world. When we did our big move last year, I was still able to keep in touch with the same great sewists just as easily as I had back home thanks to social media. I've definitely had some successes with the social media thing: seeing tweets retweeted by some big names in sewing, seeing pins of my own work on Pinterest, big uptake in blog traffic this year, etc. What I don't like about social media is just how easy it's made ripping off ideas. Inspiration is one thing, but it kills me to see the same projects repeated on half a dozen blogs, each claiming to be the original designer.Or seeing blogs that do nothing but re-post other people's projects they've found on Pinterest and blogs. Really, what's the point?
Can you tell us what to expect from you in 2012? Any big projects or life-changing goals?
Oh, I have big plans for 2012. You'll just have to stay tuned to find out though!
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Little purple riding hood
After watching a video much like this one a few years ago, we stopped putting Abner into her car seat with her coat on. I figured she was better off a little chilly than being strapped so loosely into her seat. It wasn't such a big deal when we were living on the West Coast. But now that we're here on the prairies, there's no way she can go without something on in the car.
For the first few weeks of winter we've been shuttling her out to the car in her coat, quickly taking it off to strap her in and then covering her up with her coat draped across her lap. Not surprisingly, she's not thrilled with having to take her coat off in the freezing cold. What's a crafty mom to do?
Enter the car cape.
It's actually the Little Red Riding Hood pattern from Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew. Can you tell how much I'm enjoying that book? I think I've sewn more patterns from it than any other book on my shelf. It's a brilliant pattern for our purposes. Abner can use the side slits to get her hands out while still keeping herself mostly covered and warm.
I went way off pattern and used a fluffy purple fleece for the main
fabric. It was a pain to sew and holy moly there was a tonne of purple
fluff floating around the house afterward. But, it is definitely cozy. I
lined it with a basic polka dot flannel to keep it nice and soft.
It was a chilly day when we took these photos and Abner got quite warm in the short time we were outside. I think that bodes well for her staying warm in this thing even on the coldest of days. It also looks pretty cute, don't you think?
For the first few weeks of winter we've been shuttling her out to the car in her coat, quickly taking it off to strap her in and then covering her up with her coat draped across her lap. Not surprisingly, she's not thrilled with having to take her coat off in the freezing cold. What's a crafty mom to do?
Enter the car cape.
It's actually the Little Red Riding Hood pattern from Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew. Can you tell how much I'm enjoying that book? I think I've sewn more patterns from it than any other book on my shelf. It's a brilliant pattern for our purposes. Abner can use the side slits to get her hands out while still keeping herself mostly covered and warm.
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| Snug as a bug tucked into her car seat. |
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| Look - the straps are done up and everything! |
It was a chilly day when we took these photos and Abner got quite warm in the short time we were outside. I think that bodes well for her staying warm in this thing even on the coldest of days. It also looks pretty cute, don't you think?
Monday, 2 January 2012
Looking back at 2011
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| 1. Advent activity card printable - the most popular post this year, by far! 2. Reversible bucket hat from Oliver + S. 3. The cutest little tree skirt. 4. Apparently I made a few quilts this year. 5. Kids' messenger bag - another Oliver + S goodie. 6. A surprise on this list - the homemade magic bag. 7. My first craft show. 8. Evidently folks like my sewing room. 9. No-sew fabric art - the most popular DIY of the year. 10. Folks seemed to like Abner's room too! 11. The pink cross quilt experiment. 12. Fabric boxes also made the list. |
So, here we are. A new year has begun. Like so many other bloggers out there, I'm taking a look back at the year that was 2011. I'll kick things off with a look at the ol' blog itself...
- The images and caption above provide a list of the top 12 posts from 2011. I'm pleased to see that some of my favourites were also your favourites as well this year.
- A total of 91 posts were written this year. A little down from 2010, but not bad considering the year's big move to the prairies and the fact that I was MIA for big chunks of time.
- Regina managed to bump Vancouver out of top spot for visitors' locale this year. In fact, it was no contest - Regina is ahead by a landslide! Thank you Regina!
- My first kick at doing a free printable download turned out to be my most popular post ever. I've had trouble figuring out exactly where all those visitors came from, but I suspect that Pinterest is to thank (and those who pinned my images there, of course).
- Most of the traffic to my blog continues to come from Facebook. Thank you to my friends and family, far and wide, who take the time to stop by and to the folks who've taken the time to "like" Milkybeer Handmade on FB. I hope you all continue to visit in the year ahead.
- Early Observations was the most commented post of the year. Though, truth be told, about half the comments are my own replies.
- We took on and survived a rather stressful start to the year.
- We kept secrets for a short while.
- We took a tremendous leap of faith and moved half way across the country (or is it only a 1/3? My God, Canada is a big country) to the prairies.
- I learned how to say goodbye to good friends.
- I learned how to Skype.
- I learned that even strangers can become friends in an instant and am thrilled to count so many new and amazing people among my friends this year.
- I learned (am still learning) how to live with less.
- After years of listing to bosses go on about setting goals, I finally set a few of my own. And wouldn't you know it - I achieved them all.
- Was humbled to learn that just because you try your hardest and want something really badly, doesn't mean you're going to get it.
- Confirmed the notion that "if you build it, they will come." is totally bogus.
- I saw my daughter off to school for the first time.
- I learned that you don't need mountains to enjoy the great outdoors.
- I walked away from one of my favourite little side projects ever (but left it in good hands).
- I saw that pure joy is watching your kid slide down a hill on a sled for the first time.
- I made more time to sew and was happier for it.
- Confirmed the notion that "use it, or lose it." is completely true (as evidenced by my complete inability to spell or punctuate anything properly after six months off the job) [side note: there were several typos in this sentence before I spell checked it. d'oh!]
- I may try that goal setting thing again...I may not.
- More effort will be put toward finding outlets to sell my creations.
- I will put myself out there more than I have.
- I will do my damnedest to learn a little patience.
- Oh, and I'm going to eat healthier (phft...yeah, right).
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