2011 Monochromatic Challenge: The Patchwork Times

January begins the Monochromatic Challenge from the Patchwork Times


January's color is yellow. I went through some of my stash and found some workable yellows. I am not sure what I am going to make yet but I might combine some late gifts for the other BABES. We are meeting for brunch tomorrow and I am making bread for each as a New Year's gift. I feel safe to post that before our meeting because it seems like I am the only one posting here lately. I even get to post some of Susan's work. So come on, Suzanne, Jane and Susan: I know you are knitting or sewing, so start posting also.

Here are the yellows and ecru's I found, maybe some of the BABES will find it close to their bread tomorrow. I better get sewing!

Happy New Year!!!

Today is a day of reflection for many people. The day that they make resolutions for the up and coming year. I would like to reflect back on this year and say the ten best things of 2010 in random order.

1. I visited Japan for 6 weeks. A friend got my ticket with frequent flyer miles and I sold a car for spending money. I felt thankful to have great people in my life.

2. My daughter and I reestablished our relationship and I am very happy about it.

3. I started working out at the Y to help my back and keep me walking.

4. While I was in Japan, I realized I loved my son's girlfriend, Monica. (I wanted to take her home with me)

5. I am finishing some of my UFO projects (it is still a slow process)

6. I became friends with woman older then myself. I have pool friends, quilt guild friends and I go to Breakfast with the Biddies on Fridays.

7. I have been decluttering my house.

8. Both of my children have applied to Graduate Schools of their choice.

9. I learned to live in another culture with the help of my son and his girlfriend. I got around by myself (sorta)

10. I have been at my job for 5 years now and still like it.

Here is a list of things I want to work on for the next year.

1. I need to increase my exercise
2. I want to lose weight
3. I want to finish unfinished projects
4. I want to make more money and feel more comfortable
5. I want to keep my confidence longer in all situations
6. I want to take a serger machine class
7. I want to take class on knitting socks
8. I want to declutter my house and have fewer pieces of furniture
9. I want to not feel alone or lonely
10. I want to stay healthy both physically and mentally

I joined a monthly challenge or I've gone completely nuts!!!

I joined this challenge and am excited about it but worried I wont have enough time either.




Monochromatic Challenge “Rules”
December 31, 2010
Most any time there’s something you want more information about regarding projects on this blog, you can go over to the left sidebar and there’s a search box. For the Monochromatic Challenge, if you type in “Monochromatic”, you’ll find everything I’ve posted in the past. To make it even easier, there’s a button over on the left sidebar that says “Monochromatic Challenge” and that post will stay updated with links to monthly colors chosen and completed projects But, to recap, here’s what I originally posted:
Monochromatic Monthly Quilts – I’ll put in the colors and each month will draw one. You can do one if that color suits your fancy or you can skip it. No accountability — just do it if you want. No set size — make a pillow or a wall hanging or a throw or bed quilt . . whatever makes you happy. I don’t know if there are 12 colors — there’s always red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. But then there’s pink, brown. That’s 9. Maybe we should skip December because of the holidays. Maybe one month could be black, white and one other color and one month could be your choice for a 2 color quilt. How does that sound? Also, for the color, you can add white, ecru or black along with the color. Say January is blue — you could add any shade of blue, along with white or ecru or black (but not black and white). Can you do that?
I never mind answering questions but sometimes it’s much quicker (and easier) if you search the blog before asking. If there’s something you don’t find answered on the blog, please ask me because you can bet you’re not the only one with that question. Most often (but not always) I think I know what I’m trying to say but it doesn’t always come out as clear as I wish. When I go back and read something, I sometimes wonder how anyone knew what I was talking about! : )

Yarn Project Bag

Some might say I am bored. I say, I am going to my knitting group on Sunday and my project needed a bag of its own. I am bound and determined to use my stash so if you scroll down the bag fabric is the same as Gary's pillow case fabric. I am becoming the frugal one.

A friday ritual inspired by Soulmama A single photo, no words A moment I want to pause, treasure and remember

Monica's Quilt from Japan

When I was in Japan this summer, Monica made a quilt top. She didn't have time to finish before I left, so I told her i would take it home, finish it for her, get it quilted and send it back to her by Christmas. I didn't hold up my end of the bargain so far. She did a great job on her first quilt.

But today, Melanie was working on helping finish Monica's quilt top. Poor Monica, wont get it before Christmas but she should get it some time in January depending on a few things...

Here is what her top looks like so far. Melanie in charge!

Melanie made her first quilt top last Christmas. She completed the top in two weeks. It took me another 6 months before we had it quilted and today, she was working on putting on the binding. She did a great job on her first quilt.

Fingerless Gloves by Susan

Susan made her first pair of fingerless gloves. They came out very nice but a little big. Her daughter and her friends say they need to have a flap but Susan is keeping them just like this. She said they are good for dog walking.