'Tis the Season...

to overeat, overspend, etc. I cannot say "no" to any goody that is in the immediate vicinity. If I can see it, I'm going to eat it.  This is not a healthy way to be.  Combine the stress of training new staff at work with the usual holiday stress, no time for the gym AND a nonstop barrage of cookies, cakes, donuts, potlucks, parties etc. and what do you get? A BIG big ole muffin top! I feel...and look like a busted can of biscuits!

The boss says we get to wear jeans for the rest of the year (we usually only get to on Friday) and I'm ashamed to say that only 1 of 15 pair fit me! So today I went to the 50% off sale at Goodwill and bought some bigger jeans to wear for the rest of the year.    Now before you judge me, please understand this is only a temporary solution. I will not buy anymore clothes to accommodate my fluffier, busted figure.  Come the new year...there will definitely be changes.  I don't usually make resolutions but I am going to have already for 2014.  I simply cannot go on like this. I understand sacrifices will have to be made,  and because I'm so uncomfortable the way I am, I am willing to make them!

Here are my resolutions. 

• Get back on a regular workout schedule. I've been slipping for a few months now. 
• Go to bed earlier. I definitely need more rest, especially if I have to be at the gym for that 515a class.
• Incorporate better eating habits; less sugar, more veggies. I'm shooting for 6 small meals/day. 
• Spend quality time in God's word. I read the bible regularly but I'm usually rushing it. 
• And last but not least...Stop spending money! I mostly spend $ on fabric, so the biggest challenge I'm taking is to NOT purchase any fabric, 2nd hand or otherwise, for 6 mos (Jan 1-June 30). 

Please pray for me. I need it and appreciate it!

A Thread for Life
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  Romans 8:37


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Long time, No blog

It's only been about 3 weeks since I last posted but it feels like 3 months! I've been so busy w/work since I returned from vacation I've had very little time to quilt and even less time to blog and oh how I've missed it! The Colorado trip was fantastic! It was my first real vacation in a long while. I spent the majority of the time sewing and made a lot of progress.

• Finished appliqueing the wall hanging

                    

• Finished sewing the 1BW together and added a borders (pics w/borders coming soon)

• Made 2 Origami bags (forgot to take a pic of the other)

• Turned the Hopi Sun Quilt w/o Borders quilt into a tree skirt

• Finished my 1st commissioned quilt

While in Granby, CO we stayed at the Inn at Silvercreek.

There were 3 of us on this trip and we transported all of this stuff AND brought it ALL up to our room in one trip...w/o the luggage cart! We definitely used the cart when we were leaving though!

The work area. Where there's a will...

We three quilters sat around this small round table and sewed. Since the 1BW is so big, eventually I had to move to the cutting table. 

During the Colorado trip we visited w/M's Aunt in Parshall, CO, which is only about 16 miles from Granby.  She owns this charming mountain retreat, Parshall Place,  which is just perfect for a weekend getaway or extended stay. This comfy 3 bedroom home is open year round and has a great nightly rate w/no minimum stay required. It wasn't until after we left I realized I hadn't taken any pics of the inside =(  The next time I travel to the mountains of Colorado it will be to stay at Parshall Place!

The view from the lookout behind Parshall Place

On the way back to AZ we spent the night in Moab,Utah where we got dumped on overnight!

Oh! I almost forgot. It was in Moab, UT that I learned what Intarsia is. This little beauty was crafted by M's father-in-law. It's so cute!

It was a wonderful trip and I cannot wait to do it again!

A Thread for Life

For nothing is impossible with God. 
Lk. 1:37

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