Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Best of 2022

Each year, Cheryl invites bloggers to join the best of year link-up and share their 5 best blog posts of  the year.   And the best part?  We get to define what 'best' means so my best of 2022 all correlate to some major things that happened in my quilting life and documented on my blog.  They are listed in no particular order.

Favorite Make of 2022: With the help of some wonderful friends -  Linda @flourishingpalms, Sarah @saroy, Val @valbetweenquilts, Charles  @feltlikesweets, Kitty @nightquilter, Yvonne @quiltingjetgirl and Pat @peacockcreekdesigns - Patent Pending was created.  Patent Pending, a Rube Goldberg device in quilting form, was accepted into QuiltCon 2023.  I can't wait to see it hanging in the show!  (You can read about my other QuiltCon entries - overall 4 quilts submitted and Decade in addition to Patent Pending was accepted.)


QuiltCon 2022:  I was thrilled to have 3 quilts in the QuiltCon 2022 show in Phoenix - Boomerang, I Believe in Dragons, and Left Turn.  My Covid anxiety prevented me from attending the show but many friends shared photos with me which I appreciated.  Read more about the show.


Publishes:  My focus this year was entering quilts into the Curated Quilts challenges as opposed to seeking a magazine publish for a quilt pattern.  Red Alert appeared in the Red issue, Sanity appeared in the Utility issue and Left Turn was featured in the Negative Space Gallery


A New Passion:  Handwork projects are always important to me and I tried a new technique kawandi and rediscovered knitting.   Knitting has been a great joy for the  year.  I made two afghans - Fibonacci using cotton yarn and a Cozy Knit blanket using washable wool.  


3-D Sewing: I've always been a bag maker and love a good 3D sewing project.  Two of my favorites for the year were my Spring quilt coat and my new Range backpack.


I enjoy participating in the link-up each year even though it is always tough to choose just 5 highlights.  You can find my previous yearly top 5 here:  20212020,  2019,   2018,  2017,  2016


Have a wonderful day! Patty

11 comments:

  1. It is a treat to see your yearly recap. I love the patent pending quilt, the group effort makes it extra special. Your quilt coat and range backpack are beautiful. Looking forward to seeing what 2023 brings.

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  2. These are such a lovely recap of your year, and I know you left out a lot of stunning work, too. It was such a treat to be part of Patent Pending - thanks for asking me to join in the fun!

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  3. Well done & I can't believe how productive you've been, though I have followed occasionally & should know better. Hope you have a great 2023, take care & hugs from down under.

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  4. Your quilts are so bold and vibrant! I enjoyed reading about them. Your website is beautifully organized. All the best for 2023!

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  5. Such great finishes, I look forward to seeing some at QuiltCon. Patent Pending looks awesome! Thanks for linking up!

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  6. What a terrific year for you! I enjoyed seeing your 'Top 5!'

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  7. What a wonderful year of makes! My highlight is also the group quilt but I love how you divided the top 5 into categories and showed us a few of those makes. All the best for 2023! xo

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  8. It's good to recount one's makes and successes, isn't it? I love that you included your 2022 QuiltCon and Curated Quilts appearances. Such gorgeous pieces! Every one. Do any of them have new homes? Or are you, like me, struggling to part with "favorites"? I've felt honored and excited to be part of Patent Pending, and am really looking forward to seeing it at QC 2023. Hopefully, everyone will feel like life is "normal" again, while we're there. Have a great start going into 2023!

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  9. Congratulations on your acceptances!

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  10. Very pretty colors in your knitting!!! And of course I admire your quilts!!! Happy new year, Patty!

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