Happy New Year! Welcome 2017!
A new year and that means new crafting ideas! We are only 5 days in and I have a list of 9 things that I want to make this year already! Lists are good, especially when you can check things off.
Have you chosen a word for the year? I've been hearing people asking, "what is your word for 2017", so it got me thinking after attending Christmas day church service - My word will be "Joy" (thank you Pastor Kim). Even if you are not that happy and having a bad day, you can still be joyful - joy is an attitude that is in your heart, joy is hopeful that things will always get better, especially if you know the Lord. So that's my word for 2017 JOY!
Speaking of Joy, there is a group in Windsor called Warm Wishes who is spreading joy with knitted and crocheted blankets and handmade quilts for seniors in local nursing homes. Their goal is to pick a different nursing home every Christmas and give out a blanket or quilt to every resident as a Christmas gift. Check out their website for more info http://warmwishesproject.weebly.com/ , I believe they meet every Sunday 2pm-4pm at the Superstore on Walker Road, but I would email them to make sure if you are interested in joining up with them.
I found a Canada 150 paper pieced block on the web if you are interested in making one in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday http://sea-sew.blogspot.ca/2015/04/canada150-quilt-pattern.html .
Attitudes to Live By
Compliment three people every day.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Be the first to say hello.
Live beneath your means.
Be kinder than necessary.
Keep your promises.
Treat everyone like you would want to be treated.
Never give up on anybody; miracles happen!
Never deprive someone of hope; it may be all they have.
Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
Be tough-minded, but tenderhearted.
Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don't feel like it.
Remember that overnight success usually takes about 15 years.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
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Here's what was happening at our December Saturday Crafters (sorry, didn't get any food pictures, but it was all good!)
Simple Zipper Bags!
