Happy Happy New Year!
I always thought my parents were so fuddy duddy when they would say this, but where has the time gone? It really does seem to move quicker now than when I was 10.
2012 was full of many things; joy, sadness, inspiration, brokenheartedness, and elation. Just when I was feeling drab, something or someone would inspire me. When I was feeling down in the dumps, someone would encourage me. And when I was heartbroken, friends came along side me and cried with me and hugged me.
Through it all, I am so thankful for 2012. After all, it brought
- the most wonderful dream of a partnership with Kerry in Sew-Ichigo.
- a renewed sense of where I fit in the quilting world when I was asked to teach at QuiltCon (which is coming up in a few short weeks!)
- reminders of what's really important in life
- time with L-man doing the things we love
- closer bonds of friendship
- Instagram! :)
- a deepening desire to improve and make a difference
And then, just a few days ago, I received a note from Lisa at the Moda Bakeshop telling me that my Isosceles Picnic quilt was one of the top 10 viewed projects at the Moda Bakeshop in 2012! Get.out!!!
So to each and every one of you that take your precious time to visit sewtakeahike, leave comments and touch my heart, thank you. Thank you for a wonderful 2012!
And to thank you from the bottom of my heart, Ben at Saral Paper and Kimberly and the gang at the Fat Quarter Shop for being long time sponsors.
Here's to a super 2013!
xo,
Penny
Happy New Year Penny! I hope 2013 is full of happiness.
Posted by: Amy | 01 January 2013 at 06:11 AM
Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing who you are, where you are and all of your talent with me.
Posted by: Suzanne | 01 January 2013 at 07:11 AM
Happy New Year Penny! Here's to an exciting 2013!
Posted by: elsa | 01 January 2013 at 07:21 AM
Aw, that is lovely xxx
Posted by: kerry | 01 January 2013 at 07:29 AM
Happy New Year!
Thanks for all the wonderful blogs and inspiration!
Posted by: kimwithak | 01 January 2013 at 12:47 PM
Happy Happy New Year...This IS YOUR YEAR!
Posted by: Lana D | 01 January 2013 at 07:46 PM
Gratitude is one of the words that I'm thinking of for my "theme" this year - and this post is one more reason why. Such a great attitude. Thanks for all the inspiration this past year! :-)
Posted by: CitricSugar | 02 January 2013 at 04:11 PM
Happy New Year Penny! I know 2013 will be very good to you!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 02 January 2013 at 09:30 PM
I saw that your quilt was chosen as one of the favorites for 2012, so excited for you. Here's to a better 2013 with less heartache and turmoil.
Posted by: Melodee Cartin | 02 January 2013 at 10:29 PM
Lovely post, Penny!! You too are an inspiration to others, so Thank you for that!
Posted by: Natasha | 04 January 2013 at 08:53 AM
My favorite "the years are moving faster" phrase was told to me by a friend in his 80's: Life is like a roll of toilet paper. It goes faster the closer to the end you get. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nina | 06 January 2013 at 02:25 PM