2013 Reflections

Now that we've gotten a full week of 2014 behind us, I thought I'd reflect a little on some highlights of 2013.  My friend, Carol over at Stitching Dreams posed a question to her readers a while back and it inspired me to write this post.

She asked "what was one moment in 2013 that stood out in your mind?"  I've been ruminating on this since I read her post and I can't really narrow it down to just one. So I thought I'd share a few of my favorite highlights both stitchy and not.

 

I would have to say this was my favorite finish!  This one really captured your attention too.  I received more comments and emails about this one.  What an honor to think you enjoyed my work that much.  Thank you all, again!  It was a fun stitch.

This would be one of my non-stitchy highlights!  I've always wanted to ride in a motorcycle's sidecar.  I was able to do that last fall and it was a blast.  If you ever have the opportunity, take it!

 

If I had to name my second favorite finish, it would definitely be John Foster!  It was a lot of fun to stitch this one with the local peeps and be able to compare our progress each time we got together.

This would have to be my next favorite non-stitchy highlight!  It had been a really long time since I'd seen the ocean.  I'm so glad I talked hubby into spending an afternoon playing on the shore.  It really refreshed me!

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This time of the year I also like to look back to see how much stitching I accomplished in the previous year.  So in the spirit of last year's count here are the numbers for 2013.

New Starts: 41

Finishes:  27

UFOs (unfinished objects):  8

WIPs (works in progress):  15

 

It was interesting to see that I had nine less new starts but 18 more finishes.  I really made an effort to finish most of the new things I'd started and even finished some from the previous years.  I decreased my UFOs by eight but I finished the year four more WIPs than last year.  I'll soon be able to finish some of the smaller WIPs so that will be good!  Five of those WIPs are class pieces too.

 

Exchanges:  7

Gifts: 7

SALs:  4

Classes: 5

 

This group of number I think of as the fun stuff.  I've found that I really enjoy doing exchanges.  I participated in two more than last year.  I also enjoy giving stitched gifts and made four more than last year.  I started keeping track of my SALs this year and it was fun to see I had done four.  I was also lucky enough to participate in five classes, most of them with the Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild.

Speaking of, I really feel fortunate to have become acquainted with the Kindred Spirits Guild.  What a wonderful group of super talented women!  I only wish I lived closer to them.  I truly enjoyed my time spent in their company this year.  Hugs to you all, you know who you are!

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So there you are folks, a little reminiscing and a fun look back at some numbers.  I hope you all had a memorable productive year too.  So tell me, do you have a memory you care to share that was a highlight for you last year?  It doesn't have to be just one!  Have a wonderful day.


Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher