100th Blog Post & Happy New Year!

Nancy Monson — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:43:40 GMT

My goals... 1. Make one art quilt a month. This is a holdover from years' past. I know it will make me feel good to not only devote the time to new small projects, but to produce 12 quilts, so I gotta do it. 2. Do at least 3 of the exercises in each of the books I've bought over the past year (and not just look at them). This goal dovetails nicely with goal #1, since I can use the exercises and all the techniques I've been learning over the past few years in the art quilts. There are some great self-portrait exercises I'd like to try, and there are always Zoey (dog) quilts to be made! 3. Contact an art collective about the possibility of selling some of my quilts. I've sold quilts before and have a few originals I could sell now. Nancy Monson http://Crafttoheal.blogspot.com

Puzzle — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:19:46 GMT

Congrats. Love the Diary..

Carmen — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:46:50 GMT

This year I'm going to learn to draw -- I think that will help me realize my ideas for art quilting.

Regina Dunn — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:38:13 GMT

I resolve to not accept every challenge that I see in magazines or are given in my art group. I will do some of them, but want to spend most of my creative time making things that originate in my own mind.

Amy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:32:30 GMT

Patience...life is so busy with family (I have a 2 year old and a baby due in April) work and trying to find time to stitch I just need to remember to relax and everything will get done when it needs to.

Sue Martin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:11:05 GMT

My resolution is to finish 3 UFOs before starting another project! Sue M in Minnesota

sally — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:34:59 GMT

Resolution #1: spend less time reading blogs about crafting and more time actually crafting! Resolution #2: get - and keep - the stash under control! Congratulations on making it to 100 posts. I laughed when I saw your journal - I looooved B Kliban!

Joanie Hoffman — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:46:57 GMT

I really want to concentrate on what I want to do with art (once I decide what that is) and have already cut down on swaps. Happy New Year! Joanie

Trish C. — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:31:18 GMT

My resolution (before I read anyone else's and change my mind) is to get some smaller pieces made and sold at a local shop. They have expressed an interest and now I need to get some done on a regular schedule.

Marie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:34:23 GMT

My resolution this year is to declutter and clean. I have been cleaning out my grandfather's garage over the last 3 weeks. All I can say is OMG! Walking in and having to turn sideways and walk like a crab to the door means there is too much! My grandpa had even caulked the garage door shut!! (After weeks we triumpantly unsealed the door and enjoyed a sight none of our eyes have ever seen) Pack rat-ism is a bad syndrome and when I look at all of my stash, I don't want that to be a burden to my future family. In the end, most of it is just STUFF. Cleaning is good for the soul and refreshes your living area.

Evelyn Crawford — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:37:32 GMT

Loved your diary. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to all. My resolution is very simple: Need less!

Violetsrose — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:11:10 GMT

My resolution for this year is to enjoy myself more and stop feeling so guilty when I'm spending time doing things that I enjoy

Pamm — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:34:07 GMT

WOW Another year! Happy New Year Pokey and keep the blogs commin'. The diary was a trip down memory lane and I loved it! ! This year I resolve to be a better "ME". That includes my creative side, my working side, my cooking side, etc. I will let my friends and family know they are important to me and I will let my sewing machine know who is the BOSS ! BELIEVE and IT will be...

Carol Sloan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:08:56 GMT

Hi Pokey! First, Happy New Year! Second, this is SO COOL...my 100th blog post was Jan.1, 2009 also! We're linked, I tell you! If you get time, run over to my blog and read my post from last night...it's about goals, words for the new year...and a "firmness of Purpose". I love your magazine, the dvd's and all the cool ways that you find to promote the guest artists that you invite to share with everyone. One of my goals this year is to be published in your magazine! I just sent in my very first article for Fibre&Stitch, so you're next! Looking forward to getting to know you this year. Carol Sloan

Pam Patton — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:19:24 GMT

For 2009 I hope to get back to doing creative things that I want to do - rather than things I have to do... Here are my goals 1. Learn to Knit and/or Crochet - I have been suppressing the urge to do a crochet granny square afghan for several years now. A friend in my guild has agreed to teach me - so hopefully I will be a good student. 2. Monthly Journal Quilt - theme is still WIP - it may be circles - stay tuned... 3. Finish some UFO's - there are several - I will set a realistic goal - maybe 6 and go from there. 4. Use up more of my stash. 5. Collage Journal - I am not sure how to go about this yet but I would like to do a weekly collage in a small sketch book. 6. Start a fiber arts small group - of local people who get together once a month to play and learn from each-other. That's probably enough on top of working a full time job + my assistant is having a baby in Feb. The addition of a new niece or nephew in May My parents 50th wedding anniversary in June And rennovating a new house... I look forward to the inspiration from QA and CPS Magazines! Pam P