Sometimes it takes a little push

No. 14 on my 14/2014 list....back to quilting.

After some encouragement from a friend to enter in to a show that would be hanging at the Traverse City State Hospital, I made myself sit down at my machine. After all the road blocks last year, it was the last thing I felt like doing. Surprisingly I had forgotten how much I love my machine and creating with it. It felt GOOD.

I would never have done this if my friend, Robin had not stuck on me.She is always wonderfully encouraging... a 'do-er".   I knew I had to get to it. (I don't know about you but it seems I work better when I set a time goal).

Not only did it rejuvenate me..... I also sold 3 quilts at the show !!

I think we all could use to "push" each other when a "push" is need.

One of my sold quilts "Zentangled"

14 in 2014

1. Be braver

2. Better health

3. De-clutter, mentally and physically 

4. Connect with true friends more often

5. Try to be more spiritual 

6. Read more for pleasure

7. Create and process more

8. Catch up and complete classes

9. Create a web gallery

10. Sell through my ETSY Store and hopefully stock photography sites. 

11. Organize my photos

12. Learn more about my camera and lenses

13. Improve my blog 

14. Get back to Art Quilting

Simplicity

In December 2013 I took Kim Ort's December of Simplicity course http://www.365daysofinspiration.com/blog/. It had a very moving effect on me after what had been a challenging year. Not just through photography but in life.

 I decide to choose this very word, Simplicity, as my word for 2014. I was surprised by the immediate response I felt. Relief, rejuvenation , lighter. This was strange for me to feel so much from one little word. I am not usually like that. A wonderful feeling.

I am looking forward to a year of simplicity in all aspects of my world.