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| FairyFace Designs: Mini Quilts 2011 |
2011 was the year of quilting for me. And
a good year it was. I had so much fun this last year with this blog -
it really took off for me in January and not only did I learn to quilt,
but I discovered a huge circle of crafty, blogging friends out there.
2011 was the year I realised that I did, contrary to my very long held
belief, have a creative bone in my body - more than 1, it turned out.
The year I realised that online friends could be just
as important as real life ones. And where I realised that, through your
writing voice, you could be who you wanted to be and really be yourself
because you are among friends.
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| FairyFace Designs: 2011 Quilts |
2011
was not easy in some ways - but I don't like putting too much personal
info out there for privacy reasons, so I'm not going to bore you with
the details. But quilting and writing proved a
welcome relief and an outlet for me from the stress. The comments I received brightened
many a day. The fun and the wittiness of some of you continues to crack
me up and I love the banter :-) Winning the odd giveaway, seeing my
stuff featured elsewhere, having people make a quilt to a tute I wrote -
all brilliant!
And now 2012 is almost upon us!! I'm
still thinking about my goals - have you decided on yours?
Is there anything you would like to see on FairyFace Designs in 2012?
More tutes? More quilts? Another quiltalong? More giveaways? Featuring
other bloggers/projects? Linky parties? Anything else? Any suggestions
gratefully received!
I will be doing a mid-winter update on the Winter Stitching in the next couple of weeks so if you are taking part, start getting your posts ready for the linky!
I also have an exciting project
starting in January for followers who love to ready sewing blogs but are new to sewing or haven't touched
their sewing machines since their school days...watch for more
information coming next week!
In the meantime I will leave you with some of my
favourite makes from 2011. Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2012 brings
everything you hope for.
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| FairyFace Designs: Fave Small Projects 2011 |
What a thoughtful look back at the year--it's true that sewing/blogging friends can become just as important and accepting as friends who live near you! Would love for you to join our year-end linky party at http://www.craftbuds.com/craft-buds-2011-year-in-review-link-party.
ReplyDeleteHow you could have accomplished all this in a year, created the most successful of blogs, had a job outside the home AND still be raising a family is beyond me. Totally impressed and so pleased to be one of your online friends!!
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ReplyDeleteYou have had a very productive year and I really enjoyed theAcross the Seas QAL with you and Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteI just put holiday stuff away and sadly, that included my tablerunner...miss it already. Amazing compilation of projects here! Nice work :)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
just found your blog and am loving it: first the style and color, and also that you have small projects and bigger ones, and that a beginner can find things she can do and also ideas that challenge. Following in Pinterest and Facebook.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog - very inspiring! I'd love to particpate in a 'quilt-along'.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year - may it bring health, happiness and inspiration!
Happy new year to you, Sarah! It's been fab following you and your creative bones this past year. You're always a welcome source of inspiration and a giggle :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to see all your wonderful projects together like this. I wish you a wonderful and creative new year.
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of beautiful makes :-) Hope you have an equally beautiful new year!
ReplyDeleteI never thought this time last year that I would find my long lost twinnie! I have loved getting to know you this year, and am looking forward to more fun and games in 2012 xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulously creative year for you, glad it's seen you through some of the rougher times too, hope 2012 is even better for you :o)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, It's amazing to see all the things you have made in 2011. I thought that I had sewn very little over the last year but when I actually looked back on photographs I realized that I had worked hard but I had enjoyed every minute of it. I always find your blog very encouraging, thanks for all the inspiration over 2011.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and I look forward to all your inspiring posts in 2012, Siobhan x
So many beautiful projects Sarah - wishing you all the best for 2012!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah - loved the QAL it made me want to FMQ and I love doing that now! You have given me so much fun and have enjoyed your supporting comments! Looks like it has been a creatively successful year and I'm looking forward to your next one!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your projects Sarah!!! So here's to another more creative year!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!!
xoxo
eleni
what a lovely recap - I couldn't agree more about the online quilting/sewing community! I feel very fortunate to have some of your beautiful creations in my home. :) Here's to a wonderful 2012.
ReplyDeletehope 2012 is as good to you as 2011 was-can't believe you have made as much as you have: you must have a time machine!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing year you had. I wish you all the best in 2012.
ReplyDeleteMy witty banter better be what you are talking about ;)!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your blog this year! Actually, so glad that I am even blogging. My sewing/quilting world became less lonely this year!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Dear Sarah,
ReplyDeleteA huge well done to you for all that you have achieved this year! To think that you only started quilting this time last year, I can hardly believe it; you have the creativity and expertise of a grand master
But even more importantly, I want to thank you for all the pleasure which you have brought to people through your blog. You have been an inspiration, a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, technical support and a friend.
On a personal note, I want to thank you for all the fabulous gifts you have shared with me this year, but most especially for me there is a little Russian Princess who will receive a quilt which she will treasure for life, and that means the world to me.
With love,
Helen
Yay! I wish you every happiness for 2012! Keep on busting that pedal to the metal! You've made such wonderful things ...
ReplyDeleteThat's a great year. And I think you are among very large company when you mention quilting (or indeed any creative pursuit) as a great way to keep stress levels under control.
ReplyDeleteYou have shown a lot of great projects here. But the one that really jumped out at me from the mosaics was the little purple sewing kit. Love it.
Great projects, where do you find the time? Happy New Year, hope it is a happy and productive one
ReplyDeleteSarah,I for one am so glad to have come across your inspirational blog! Every bone in your body is creative for sure :) Love to read your blog and check out all the wonderful things you make!
ReplyDeleteThanks so very much for my little owlie blocks ;)
Looking forward to another year of your sewing creativity and reading your journal about it :)
lovely accomplishments!! think you and i must like a lot of the same colors! really impressive to see all you did and so many different types of things. thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered your blog and am now following. Lovely 2011 projects, here's to 2012!
ReplyDeleteYou've had a really productive year - full of wonderful quilts and other beautiful projects! I hope 2012 is a marvellous year for you and yours!
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