Promises, Promises

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.

Comments

[Lilian]

Lovely to hear from you again. I hope you get well soon! Nothing better to keep you warm than two furry cats.

[Grace]

Take care of yourself. I have a cold, too.

[karent]

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

[Ann's Fashion Studio]

Hope you feel better soon!