In addition to making more quilts, writing more patterns, and spending more time answering emails this year, my kids are getting older and now have activities and more homework. I have started doing some math tutoring, I have weekly responsibilities working with the youth at my church, and I have made actual homemade dinner more times than ever before in my life. My little pattern business has grown steadily and I have worked really hard to make my patterns as thorough, clear, concise, and visually appealing as possible ;) We also became foster parents and now have a 4 year old little girl living with us (I will probably be sharing more about this later).
It has been amazing, invigorating, and exhausting.
In total I have -
Released 13 new patterns
Redesigned 4 patterns
Made 47 total quilts (that number includes a couple of wall quilts, some baby quilts, lots of lap quilts, a couple twin quilts, and 3 that I haven't had time to share yet)
Stepping Stones (not yet blogged)
I-Spy Olivia Quilt (not yet blogged)
Triangle Peaks (not yet blogged)
Written 12 new tutorials
This next year is definitely going to involve some changes. I plan to make fewer quilts (although I am sure I will still make too many) and focus on writing new tutorials and patterns.
Because I am increasingly busy, my sewing time is increasingly more precious. I want to be more selective about what I sew and which patterns I write - 2019 will be about quality of quantity.
Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your support and kindness this past year.
That's an impressive list! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found you in 2018...your Patterns should keep me happily quilting through the next couple of years..at least! Can’t wait to hear about the foster parenting. Happy New Years!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found me too! I will share more once we are a little further into the experience - it has been a wild ride so far!
DeleteThat's amazing! So much energy. I'm exhausted just reading about your accomplisments! Keep up the good work. Your quilts are beautiful. I really enjoy your blog. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteOh trust me, I’m exhausted! I have spent the last couple weeks (mostly) away from my sewing room and it has been a nice break, but I miss it!
DeleteBusy indeed! Greatly enjoyed following you and seeing what that amazing mind cooks up! Much happiness in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have appreciated your help and support!
DeleteErica, your blog is still one of my very very favorites to read.
ReplyDeleteI love everything you have accomplished this year. You are very inspiring
Thank you Rosemary! I always appreciate your kind comments!
DeleteI just downloaded 4 of your free large block tutes... Just want to say thank you xo
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing-but do take time for yourself. Life is short! I look forward to seeing what the new year brings.
ReplyDeleteErica these are amazing quilts. My mom quilts by hand and made me a Mormon Wedding ring quilt when I got married it is one of my favorite patterns. she has also done the cathedral window one that is beautiful too. Glad you are enjoying quilting...I would never have the patience for it. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a year! You do beautiful work and I wish you the best as this year unfolds...
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