I am not one to put voice to my new year's resolutions. I've not done so in the past and I see no point in starting now; besides, you've heard it all before. I hope and dream and plan and promise and nothing comes of it.
I will go so far as to say that this has changed and even though you have yet to see proof positive of that change, I can assure you it has occurred:
Here is what has (and has not) happened since my trip to New York:
1. I made the changes to my shirt pattern, but have not yet finished the 3rd muslin.
2. I spent many many hours measuring, folding, and cataloging the fabrics that have piled up in the guest room and guest room closet. As a result I found many things that I love and want to make. I have a fabulous stash. I want beautiful clothes. I must use this stash to make things I want and love to wear and I must not be tempted to buy new things until I have made garments from the fabric I actually have. To that end I have decided that I can only purchase one piece of fabric for each 4 garments I make. I'm not good at yardage in/yardage out or counting by the piece. The problem is not that I don't love my stash but that I need to make it up. This may not be a year long goal, but it is most definitely in effect for the first six months. Oh and by the way, I have not finished cataloging fabric and that must continue as well.
3. I cancelled a trip to Knoxville to spend Christmas with my grandson only to have said grandson's family decide to drive to New York at the last minute and spend Christmas here. I spent the week before Christmas baking, cooking, decorating, and generally preparing for a family Christmas complete with a visit from Santa Claus.
4. I have spent the last week with said grandson, having a grand old time.
5. Everyone has gone home and left me with the worst cold I have had in many many a year. To that end I am spending a lot of time curled up on the sofa with the cats, movies and some nice books. There are times when sewing really should wait.
Back soon.
Lovely to hear from you again. I hope you get well soon! Nothing better to keep you warm than two furry cats.
Posted by: Lilian | January 02, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Take care of yourself. I have a cold, too.
Posted by: Grace | January 02, 2010 at 02:10 AM
I seem to have a similar cold, all I can do is throw the occasional log into the fire. Hope you feel better soon. Happy New Year. K
Posted by: karent | January 01, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Ann's Fashion Studio | January 01, 2010 at 08:11 PM