End of year finish

End of year finish

Well it is a few days until the end of the year and what a year it has been.  This year has been one of the best yet.  I think one of the biggest changes in this past year has been discovering I am good at quilting, well mostly free motion quilting.  I am still working on everything else but I love the quilting part.  

Before I go into my finish for my last link up of the year I wanted to talk about the goals that I've been working on for the next year.  I am hoping for big things this coming year so I had to be super specific in how I would accomplish them.  I feel that this year I can actually accomplish them. In general they are what most peoples goals are, lose weight, eat better, pray more, and to not worry. 

 Losing weight is my biggest one for this year.  I am joining Weight Watchers (again) next week.  Hopefully this will help the food aspect.  In my last couple of posts I spoke about Cross fit.  I love Cross fit but my husband injured his shoulder so we are taking a leave and going back to our former gym.  I am also going to start running in the morning before H wakes up.  Next year I am going to be adding more posts about new recipes, workouts and my progress on my weight loss and my quilting.  I am hoping to lose enough weight to my satisfaction so that I can have another baby.  I know, I know why lose weight to put it back on but oh well.

Finishes....finally. Well I have been busy this last part of the year.  When I last left you I was working on a centerpiece for my aunt and boy what a beauty.  I got the pattern from the winter issue of Love of quilting.  Pretty easy pattern and I love the different shape! 

Everything is ironed on. 

Close up of designs

Finished product.

Appliqued shapes.

Back side.  Love those hearts!

Such a fun project and she loved it! The current quilt that I am working on is one of my own creation.  I wanted to make a quilt or rather a wall hanging for a dear friend that is currently in and out of the hospital.  I wanted something for her to remember that she is loved and needed by her son and family. 

Piecing is complete.  Loving the choices of colors. 

Appliquéd pieces on the quilt and quilt is ready to be basted. 

Trying out different stitching designs around the applique.
For the filler I am sing Star flower flow.  Such a fun design!

Next week this quilt should be finished and in the arms of my friend.  Hope every one has a fun and safe new year! So excited for next year! 

See you next year,

Holly