Happy Last Finished (or not) Friday in 2024... Weird!!! I think I actually just got used to using the 2024 date - and now... oh my poor brain haha!
This is my latest Finish - It was a fun one actually!! the panel - well, I purchased it a few years ago ( okay I bought 10 - so I have more to make!) The blocks - the quilters that attend the Sew Downtown Saturday club made - and I put the top together.
I might have carried the Motorcycle theme a Little too far - I blame all the Christmas Cookies that came my way.... But!! I quilted Motorcycles into it!!! - After all - It is going to a Veteran who rides Motorcycles...... we shall see if I took it too far haha!
I did not do a good job at my personal Statistics this year. But I will be honest - It was a year of starting over. Taking care of my parents while they were sick surprisingly deflated me. I guess I didn't realize how much. And the things that come with it, and the family things, and my kids moving all over...
I think Quilting was a sanity - and since I am bad at statistics anyway - that fell to the wayside. Who knows I may go read my own blog and see what I come up with.
Here is what I do know - I quilted 25 Quilts of Valor this year - Yay!! my goal is always 20 - but I get pretty excited when I pass it. I am not sure I made a dent in my stash fabrics - I think it grew - even though I did not buy much this year. I think 1 FQ pack, and 2 Layer cakes.
The layers cakes were dinosaur fabric tho - I am forgiven ( I have a son that is an Archeologist and he loves my quilts - so this one will be created in 2025 )
Just thought I would share my view - we have not had snow since the beginning of November - I am starting to get a bit concerned - although - I do love that we can still hike all over.
Check out my dogs!! I am walking them both - all by myself, and!!! They are being so nice to each other. As of Christmas day - They do not have to be muzzled to be together ( yay!!)
I am so happy - it has taken a LOT of work to get to this point, but it is only going to get better!! I can feel it!
And from my morning hikes - Just love watching the sun come up. And now - I am actually ready for some snow. Boy - didn't I ramble on - that sugar from Christmas must still be working!! haha!
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Alycia you got a lot done this year. We are always so hard on ourselves. I bought a bunch of those motorcycle panels too. I think I only have one or two left. The veterans love them. So glad your dogs are getting along better. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas cookies did you good, Alycia!!!! Very creative! Love all the color! Perfect pantograph!!!! I enjoyed photos of your view, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat quilt - I think the motorcycle-riding vet will love it! Your view is so, so pretty. I hope 2025 is a wonderful year for you!
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect quilting for the motorcycle panel! The veteran you give it to is going to love it. I think your work on the QOVs is amazing - you are so generous with your time. And thanks for always sharing your amazing views! Living over here just by the foothills, we don't see the mountains quite the same way. Happy Friday, Alycia!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilted motorcycles, that is such fun and perfect to go with the quilt. I think last year was my deflated year. Retiring was wonderful, but it does take a while to adjust to your new normal. It is hard when all the kids are gone and living all over. I know we are supposed to raise them to be able to take care of themselves, but boy it's hard when they are so far away.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to finish the year. This last quilt is just perfect. I don't think you went to far with the quilting design. You just "rolled" with it and the gentleman will love it, I'm sure. What a grand view you have from your place. We had 6 inches of snow on the 24th for a grand total of 8", so far. Happy to hear your dogs are learning to respect one another. The sunrise is amazing. Wishing you and yours all the best for the new year. ;^)
ReplyDeleteSurely the motorcycle riding veteran with love the quilt. Hope you get the snow you need for moisture. I love seeing all you share. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, that is one fantastic quilt! Wishing you health, wealth and happiness in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to finish a panel!!!! I hope you get the snow. We are way below the moisture we have had in past years too.
ReplyDeleteI bet all the motorcycles will be a hit. I'm so glad the dogs are getting along better and better. Wishing you all the best in 2025!
ReplyDeleteMy sister and her family's volunteer focus is on veterans. I couldn't possible share all they have done, but as they also ride motorcycles your latest quilt spoke to me. No way was quilting motorcyles too much. It is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou had a really productive year! Think of all the veterans you have "touched" with your QOVs. Our view is similar, except for mountains in the distance. No snow here either, and if I walk out to the edge of our backyard (past our trees) and look southeast - miles of brown dry grassland. Every other direction I see town. LOL
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is awesome, and just right for a veteran who loves to ride. I'm so glad your dogs are getting along and there's peace in the family lol. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty of a motorcycle quilt! What a view!
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