Monday, December 30, 2019

A Final Completion, and Looking Back

My last completion for 2019!  I started this project as a stash-buster in mid November, so it was actually done in relatively short time.  This quilt will be donated to
 Quilts Beyond Borders.

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In 2019 I made 32 quilts, 6 of which were small 'mat' size.  I have 16 UFOs waiting patiently for completion.  I donated 10 quilts to various charities this year. 

I welcomed a new grandchild, a girl this time!

I went through some medical drama, had two major surgeries, and spent a significant amount of time in the hospital.  I am much improved.

I lost 38 pounds while I was sick, but have regained 16.  Sigh.

I marked the passing of an old friend, reconnected with someone from my past, and made the acquaintance of two new neighbor families.

I travelled more than 10,000 miles by car, crossing the continent twice.  I visited three new states along the way, bringing my lifetime state total up to 44.

I improved my proficiency with hand applique, and my fluency with Spanish.

I crossed four items off of my Bucket List.
Still approximately a zillion to go.

I read 70 books.

I baked a lot of bread.

 I watched the birds and the stars.

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7 comments:

julieQ said...

What a beautiful year! I am so grateful you are OK from your major illness...whew! Here is to another lovely year!

Libby in TN said...

A good life, indeed!

gayle said...

Can't wait to see what happens next!

NADINE said...

I'm so happy for you Jeanne ! I wish you a wonderful New Year, in health, love, and many, many beautiful projects. :) THANKS for the inspiration you give !

Heartfully,
NADINE

LA Paylor said...

you are simply amazing. This list is amazing. If I had made even two accomplishments I would have lost track of them, and loved reading your list.Really. And I'm so happy you made it through the surgeries. I wish I could keep track of books read, and could read so many as you did. There is so much to read. I like the quote a lot, thank you for listing these items for us to read. LeeAnna

Magpie's Mumblings said...

What a great list - and like all of us, some things wonderful and some not so much. I have several times resolved I would keep track of the numbers of books I read in a year and start off with great plans, only to be derailed by about March. Sigh.

Nancy Watkins said...

Your quilt turned out beautiful!