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A belated Happy New Year

Hello all.
Hope you're all well and not struggling too much with the snow, cold and ice. It's a great excuse to sit by the fire and hand quilt - not that many of us need an excuse.
Apologies for disappearing - like many of you I was rather busy with the festive season. I must say I had a great Christmas an New Year and booked some extra leave so I only went back to work today. How nice a short week.
Well I've been thinking about what to write - so here we go:
  • I must tell you about the forthcoming exhibition at the V & A - Quilts 1700 - 2010 It looks like it's going to be a great exhibition. I've also found the curators blog - well worth a look at.
  • Also, as it's new year, I have been thinking about 2009 and how It went and also looking froward to 2010 and what opportunities there are. Alyson B Stanfield makes the great suggestion - 'decide what your year will look like'. Decide that each day will be a good day and that you'll be in a good mood. What a great idea. Life is certainly a lot nicer when you're having a good day. If you haven't listened to Alyson's podcast yet - please do take the time to listen as it's really useful.

And this year I've got a few things to 'assist' with my creativity.
  1. I'll be attending the monthly class with Bren Boardman at The Bramble Patch
  2. I've also decided to keep a 'Creativity Diary' - this is where I'll note what I do EVERY DAY that's creative - it might be reading a book, investigating submitting to a quilt to an exhibition or actually doing some quilting. LOL.
  3. I'm also starting a course with the OU on Digital Photography (paid with Tesco vouchers) as I'd like to improve the skills I have in relation to my digital camera and how to use the software.

So what are you all up to this year? I'd love to hear from you.

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Sew Create It - Jane said…
You've got some interesting things planned... bet the photography one will be very interesting. Look forward to hearing more about that once you get stuck in.
6 January 2010 at 21:43
Thimbleanna said…
Oooh darn it! I need to schedule a trip to the V&A -- too bad it's such a long journey for me. Can't wait to see your new photos! I'm still mulling my 2010 around. Hmmmm.
6 January 2010 at 22:59
Sarah said…
Great to hear from you both. I must admit I am looking forward to the photograhy and the V&A. Look at their website as they have a great page about the exhibition.
7 January 2010 at 17:47
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