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Today we pretty much got ready for mom to come over for Easter dinner. We pulled out the game for her to play with us. We cleaned up a little and then waited for her to arrive. She arrived around 1 pm after church and then we had chai tea. 

Off we went to play games all afternoon till it was time to eat. Then after dinner and for dessert we played games. I was winning a lot, but then Patrick started to win. We had "better than sex cake." I've seen a different name on it but it ...

This month is flying! I just realized I had to get this posted and fast.

I didn’t finish anything in March but made progress on many projects. The list has grown.

I started The Short List many years ago to create goals to work toward and a way to focus. I continually change the categories as my goals and interests change.

Project 1 (stitching): The Tiny Modernist Holiday 2022 SAL. I’m closing in on this one. Once a project gets to a certain point, all I want to do is work on it until it’s finished. That ...

Progress on the Tiny Modernist SAL happens faster now that most of the large sections of solid stitching are behind me.

Some of the partially stitched motifs look a little weird. The star on a stick will eventually become a tree.

I’m leaving the rest of the back stitch until the end. I tend to catch threads on my rings and nails if I’m not careful.

I’m ready for a small project after this.

To borrow a phrase from Miracle on 34^th Street, “Quiltmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” Even though we’ve already shared all the blocks from the 2022 Quiltmas Spectacular, we’re celebrating Quiltmas all month long.

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Happy 2023! I love the start of a new year with its feeling of a clean slate and endless opportunities. It’s a time to re-evaluate and change directions.

I started The Short list many years ago. Some years it works better than others. I continually change the categories to reflect my goals and interests.

I have goals this year to finish eight sewing projects, two stitching projects and fully finish three projects I have already stitched. I define the categories rather than choose specific projects because picking projects in advance never works for me. The Short List will reflect ...

 Since I didn't get home till 11 pm, I decided to write this this morning. 

New Years Eve started out with me sleeping in. I had been having trouble sleeping because of my stomach that when I had the best night in 3 weeks, I took it. 

Then it was time to clean. Laundry was next. AND oh, yeah, needed a cake for tonight. I backed our poke cake that Patrick loves and put it in 2 pans that were 8x8. Worked out great. Had to get my exercises in as well. Then I was able to sit and ...

 Today we were up early and getting a few things done. Phill arrived around 11 and stayed till 3, so we had an awesome time with both Katt and Phill. 

We exchanged our family gifts. Phill brought his gift and Katt has hers. So, we all exchanged gifts. It was awesome. 

Mom called and wanted to know if she could come over tonight. We had Katt go get her around 3 pm to bring her here. She was missing dad and having a hard time with the day. Today was dad's Christmas day. We always opened a few gifts ...

I’m posting a day early because of the holiday. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day with good company and good food!

No change in the numbers.

We are down to the last week of 2022. Most of you have used amazing amounts of fabric. I am in awe of how much you accomplish.

I have extra time off this week and am pushing to finish the pinwheel top and log positive usage. I’ve added the extra top and bottom sections, plus the black border all around. It needs one more border of the polka dot fabric to ...

 It's Joy season!

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I hope this little Santa Gnome ...

This has been the fastest year ever! Hard to believe it’s December, time to wrap up the old and think about plans for next year.

I had one finish in November, the fused challenge piece. Not much else has changed on the list.

Project One: The Tiny Modernist Holiday 2022 SAL. I keep plugging away. Most of what you see is part of the second release. I haven’t done any of the backstitch yet.

Project Two: The pinwheel charity quilt, to the point of sewing rows together. I decided to quilt it in two sections. We’ll see ...

 Hello Thanksgiving day! 

This morning we got started on getting the food together. Patrick worked on the turkey. We didn't make as much food as we have been known to do. I tried a new recipe of cornbread that didn't turn out. I didn't care for it. I don't know if it's because I had the frozen corn and not canned corn. but either way, I don't think it was what I was hoping for. 

Had turkey on the table as well. 

We set the table with our good dishes. I didn't want ...

Today we were to go to the museum for our Veterans Day celebration. 

My brother gave his speech. The we presented quilts to four veterans. It was a 2 hour celebration honoring out veterans. I won't waste this post on what I did today. I will honor those veterans. 

I have no idea what I did in the sewing room last month, but I don’t think it amounted to much. Maybe my goal for November should be to show up. Sometimes back to basics is best.

The project list repeats last month’s.

Project One: The Tiny Modernist Holiday 2022 SAL. All parts have been released now. There is so much stitching on this piece! My goal is Christmas 2023. I am pleased that it’s starting to look like something.

Project Two: The pinwheel charity quilt. I’m sewing setting squares to pinwheel blocks. A design opportunity ...

This morning was first stop to the bank, second stop to the bowling alley, and then to the grange to enjoy some time with Cindy and Sandy. We talked and worked on our projects. I was able to get a bead in on the tree as well as a few leaves. I didn't get a photo, but will do that when I work on it next. I have my new class this Saturday. 

Then it was off to Connie's to drop off my quilt. Also took her her backing and batting. We chatted for a little bit. She ...

I haven’t been in my sewing room at all this past week and a half. When that happens, it’s all about the stitching.

I have a month into the three month stitch-along (SAL), and I’m nowhere near 1/3 done.

The full picture is a snow globe sitting on a stack of presents surrounded by Christmas ornaments. I have the base of the snow globe stitched and one and a half presents.

This chart is huge. I figure it will take me closer to a year. I don’t know how people keep up. They must stitch ...