Where did the year go?

There's about 9 hours of 2012 left, so time for a bit of  housekeeping (new blog header!) and a review. Non-quilty we had some fantastic holidays this year, my brother-in-law got married and he and Jane announced that they are expecting in March 2013. We had a fantastic summer of sport and celebration, and although I didn't go to London for either the Olympics or the Jubilee, the atmosphere in the whole of the UK was fantastic. There have been downs as well, but in general I think 2012 goes down as a very good year!

My sewing machine has been very busy this year: I finished four lap quilts in December and presents for my parents (and a joint effort on a toddler quilt, which I haven't included in the collage):

Notebook cover, Countdown to Christmas (2), Braided Chain, NYB Placemats, Papillon, Mod Pop

I finished some other quilts this year too: four baby quilts, three bed quilts, five lap quilts (four pictured, plus another Papillon quilt) and a tablecloth

Sebastian's Farmer's Wife Quilt, Swoon, Melrose, Amelia, Noah's Quilt, Mini Swoon, Sew Intertwined, Oh My Stars, Yellow Tablecloth, Farmer's Wife, Joshua's Churn Dash Quilt, Chasing Chevons, Ambrosia

And some smaller items:

Owl Cushion, EPP Pincushion, Incubator Quilt, EPP Christmas Decoration, Wassail, Mum's Birthday Mini, Indian Summer Cushion, Incubator Quilts, Mug Rug, Farmers Wife Blind Runner, Tango Challenge, HST Cushion, Hopscotch Mini, Lego cushion.

I took part in my first swap - and then six more.... and also started designing my own embroidery designs - here's what I sent

Mug Rug Swap, Swoon Inspired Cushion, Christmas Decoration Threadbias Swap, Pincushion for MSM1, Placemats for MSM2, Hoop La La, Basket for MSM2, Polaroid Swap, Sewing Machine Cover for MSM1

...and the beautiful things I recieved:

and I joined a bee - Stash Bee

I was Queen Bee in October and asked for the Purple blocks. I haven't made my December block yet!

I have "met" some wonderful people and read some amazingly inspirational blogs.

But what for 2013? Well, I'll admit it, I have some WIPS - just one or two....

Three Peaks, Hot Cross Buns, Pembrokeshire Quilt, Vignette, Daniela's Quilt, Neon Stained, Pac Mania, EPP Hexagon Table Runner, Sampler Quilt, Mario Cushion.

I have some fabric which doesn't even qualify as a WIP yet, but soon will.

I've signed up for two BOM:

I'm going to host my own BOM - I'd love it if you popped back tomorrow when I'll give you a bit more information, but for now, here is a first peak at Block 1.

And I'm starting two more sampler quilts: Sylvia's Bridal Sampler and Dear Jane.

Oh - and I guess I have to go to work too. And sleep. But hopefully not quite as much eating as in 2012...

I wish everyone all the best for 2013 - happy new year!

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