This week Tatianna and I took a break from quilting and sewing to get Christmas pulled together. Some times taking on too many projects gets in the way of family traditions. Add to that working full time and you have a very small window in which to get things done. On top of it all I came down with a nasty cold that is lingering in my lungs. Thank goodness for really good grown up kids.
So the cookies were mostly all baked in time. And I did manage to make the little fruitcakes and some divinity. I will probably make the rest of the candy (fudge, toffee, and bark) over the next few days. The kids got the house cleaned and decorated. For the first time in my married life, I had lights hung on the outside of my house. Just a single strand of big multi colored lights along the roof line. It was nice not being the only dark house on the block.
We had a very nice Christmas, made extra special by having 2 little ones at home. I am grateful that my son in-law felt it was important to make the visit. Since he will be starting college next month, it will be a long time before they can afford it. Having a two year old and a two month old in the house has really been a blessing. It sure made our Christmas special. My husband's cousin and his family will be dropping by today for a brief visit as well. It is nice to have family around.
We so far have dodged any major tragedy. Twenty six years ago we lost my young brother in-law on Christmas day. So the possibility of tragedy is very real to our family. We did have a couple of minor tragedies though. My son in-law's parents were in an accident on the way to Georgia but fortunately no one was hurt. Their camper was totaled but the truck was fine. It could have been so much worse. They missed Christmas with family but are safe. Our pot belly pig presented us with 6 piglets on Christmas morning and we lost 2 of them but that is part of nature. So no major tragedy. I am grateful for that blessing.
Since I must return to work tomorrow and will have some very long days, I doubt I will get much done on any quilts. The fact that Christmas is still set up in my studio doesn't help. It's the only room in the house where there is a place for it. But Kim's rock studio is almost completed and he will be moving out of my studio this week. Then Tatianna and I will be rearranging things and trying to figure out the best way to put things together. My husband gave me some storage items for Christmas to help with the organization. I got a lovely locking wooden chest that has drawers, I plan to use for jewelry making supplies. I also got a wall mounting storage bin rack system for other items. I am looking forward to getting my studio set up for our needs.
I expect that Tatianna and I will spend part of New Years day cutting fabric for her next quilt and planning/drawing out other quilts. I hope to finish my Irish Chain quilt top and start another one.The New Year always gives me hope for a more productive year ahead. I like making goals, I need to work on achieving them but that is nothing unique to me. This coming year I plan on finishing a few quilts. Hopefully before starting new ones. I would also like to tackle free motion quilting. Maybe buy a new machine. I definitely plan on buying a long arm. But who know what the New Year will hold.
Right now I am enjoying time with family and friends. Sewing and quilting will wait while they are near. I don't get these moments very often and I want to treasure them while I can. I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a Happy and Prosperous New Year
.
No comments:
Post a Comment