One Word 2023 - Reflect

 Reflect

I made this wall-hanging for my "Word" last year and I haven’t quilted it yet. I wasn't entirely successful in remembering to "pause" last year. I decided to choose "Reflect" for this year's Word. I will be 72 and have lived 2 years past my Mother and Grandmother's ages. I want to make the most of my time, so reflect seems to be apropos for the coming year. I am clearing some of my obligations and commitments from 2022 in order to be open to new experiences and opportunities. However, I will Reflect before saying "yes' and decide if what I am about to do serves who and what I want to do.

Past Words:

2022- Pause

2021 - Grateful

2020 - Joy  

2019 - Opportunity

2018- Clarity

2017 - Balance  

2016 -  Promise

2015 - Abundance

2014 - Believe

2013 - Simplify 

Information about "One Word"

http://myoneword.org

https://oneword365.com/find-your-tribe/?searchword=pause

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#oneword2023  #reflect

2023 UFO Challenge

Brandywine Valley Quilters 2023 UFO Challenge

For the last few years, my Quilt Guild has had a UFO Challenge. I wasn't going to join again this year because I don't seem to get anything finished. On the other hand, if I can I get 2 or 3 finished, it's worth it. Some of my UFOs are on this list for the 4th year.  I am determined that they will be completed this year. Maybe my word of the year should be "finish."

UNFINISHED OBJECTS  

1. Maze wall hanging

2. Flamingo Birthday Quilt - quilt and bind

3. Mystery Quilt Challenge - piece monthly

4. 2022 Monthly Color Quilt

5.Snow-a-long Quilt - piece and quilt

6. Hen Quilt Party - piece and quilt

7. Gnome quilt - piece and quilt

8. 2021 Monthly Color Challenge - quilt and bind

9. Maze Table Runner - quilt

10. Clark diamond - quilt

11.Word of the year - quilt and bind

12. Temperature Quilt - finish piecing 

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#BVQ2023UFOChallenge #unfinishedquilts 

2022 Monthly Color Challenge - December

December - Garlic - Cream

 

The 2022 Monthly Color Challenge is designed by Patterns by Jena and the block can be found here. Cream is not the best fabric with my chosen background, however, it is okay with the other blocks. 

Garlic

Proven Health Benefits

December block requires accurate cutting and a SCANT 1/4 inch seam in order to be 12.5 inches unfinished.

Guest Bloggers

Patternsby Jen 

Lovingy Lisa

SunflowerStitcheries

True Blue Quilts

I still have a few previous months to complete before the end of the year. 

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#2022monthlycolorchallenge #December