Thursday, December 23, 2021

Merry Christmas

Hello Everyone,

Before I get too busy with the final Christmas preparations, I want to say thank you to you, my blog readers. You have no idea how much I appreciate your support, your wit and good wishes in your comments, and most importantly your love.
 

I've been blogging since 2008. Since that time, I've made so many friends from around the world.  I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of you, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming years.  You inspire me to keep going, keep designing, and keep creating.  I couldn't do this without you.

When I blog, I like to think that we are sitting down at a kitchen table together, and we are chatting over a steaming cup of coffee, like old friends.  

This morning I'm sharing my news. My next big adventure in the year ahead is designing a line of fabric for Marcus Fabrics.  I've started the daunting process.....and it is a long process.  There will be a line of fabric and a corresponding block of the month design.  It's an exciting road ahead and I welcome the challenge with you, and Mr. Joe acting as cheerleaders. 

Every morning I'm working my way through Adobe Illustrator tutorials.  I feel as though I'm back in school trying to master a new computer program. It has been a very challenging process.  This old dog is trying to learn new tricks to add to my toolbox.  I've set my goals and outlined what I need to do each day and week to achieve those goals.  There are days when I get totally derailed, a bit frustrated, and feel torn in many different directions.  

My word for next year is FOCUS.  I can picture the end result with my fabric line, which I've already named and selected my color palette.  I can picture the quilt, which also has a name and theme.  The pattern is going to be unlike any pattern I've written.  I think you are going to like this one! 


If you don't hear from me over the next few days, it's because we are probably off the grid. It appears that we will most likely be snowed in next week.  Our enterprising grandsons will be with us after Christmas, and they are going to offer their snow shoveling services around the neighborhood.  I'm sure they will be busy.....but charity begins at home shoveling Grammy and Poppy's walkways and driveway.   When I'm not cooking for two growing teenage boys, I will be at my computer designing or playing Monopoly. We've also introduced our grandsons to Parcheesi and Sorry.  My old favorites from my youth are now becoming their favorites.  I still have the original game boards which are now six decades old.


My wish for you is to have a wonderful Christmas filled to the brim with love and warmth.  May the New Year give you many opportunities to smile.

Love and hugs,
Lynn

 

35 comments:

  1. Wow, that's quite the forecast! Congratulations on all the good things coming in the new year! I'm usually a lurker on your blog, but thought I'd come out of the dark to tell you how much I enjoy your blog, seeing your beautiful home and your incredible quilts. Thank you for sharing your world with us who have been silently hanging around for years. Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year!

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    1. Thank you so much for your comment, Carolyn. It made me smile.....the first of many to come. Merry Christmas to you!

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  2. Merry Christmas!

    Your upcoming year of fabric design sounds exquisite. Congratulations.

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    1. Thank you, Donna. I appreciate that you've been following me for years. Merry Christmas to you.

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  3. Have a joyful Christmas. I look forward to your fabric and quilt pattern.

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    1. The same to you, Kathryn. Thank you so much for your good wishes.

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  4. Lynn,
    How exciting on your latest endeavor!
    Count me in as we await the unveiling, I'm sure it will be fantastic.
    Thank YOU for blogging, as checking in to see what you are up to, is part of my morning routine.
    Take care my dear friend. Happy holidays to you and yours.
    Sharon McD

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    1. I'll never forget the first time we met, Sharon in my booth at the quilt show in Chico. I felt like I'd known you forever. I'm looking forward to seeing you and the girls in the New Year. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Beautiful photos, Lynn! Hard to believe Mazey is a grand old girl now since we first met her as a puppy! You know I just can't wait for your fabric line and corresponding pattern! I know it will be fabulous! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both!

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    1. Mazey still acts like a puppy after all these years. She refuses to grow up and I wouldn't have her any other way. Merry Christmas to you both!

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  6. Enjoy your Christmas. I look forward to seeing your fabric line.

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    1. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Julie.

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  7. Congratulations, your fabric line will be fabulous I’m sure. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Joe, Gail and family.

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  8. Thank you so much, Beverly. Is this my Bev from Paradise?

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  9. I enjoy all that you share, life, quilting, etc. Sorry I'm such a lurker and never say how much I appreciate all the work you put into your blog and quilts to share with all of us. And someday I might actually make that flag pattern that I bought when you spoke at the Redding quilt guild!

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    1. Thank you for commenting now, Nancy! I'm so glad you enjoy the blog. Send me a picture after you make Zinnie's Choice. (flag quilt)

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  10. Congratulations Lynn! How exciting to design a fabric line. I know it will be beautiful. Merry Christmas and wishing you a joyous New Year.

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    1. Thank you, Jocelyn. You've pretty much been with me since the start, and I thank you for that.

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  11. Lynn, you are such an inspiration. I love your beautiful quilts, fabrics, and patterns, and your humor is infectious. One of my goals for 2022 is to make a quilt from one of your patterns. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family, because they are everything!

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    1. Yes, the family is everything. I can't wait to see them over the next couple of days. Thank you for your kind words, Kyra. I appreciate you. Merry Christmas!

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  12. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family. I so enjoy your blog and, yes, it is like we are sitting together enjoying a cup of coffee while chatting!

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    1. That's so sweet, Carol. Merry Christmas to you.

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  13. Merry Christmas. Congratulations on your next endeavor! I hope you have much fun and success with that.

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  14. wow, Lynn, you are going to totally amaze us with the fabric and quilt designs, I am sure. Enjoy the snow and hope to see you soon!
    Debbie in Livermore

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  15. Good to hear from you, Debbie. Merry Christmas to you!

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  16. Congratulations on the fabric line . Look forward to it and the pattern!!

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  17. Wow, designing fabric! That would weigh heavy on my mind. i.e.: Better you than me! But I'm sure YOU can do it!

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  18. What a wonderful photo of you and Joe!
    I use Illustrator daily in my job. If you'd like a tutor, I would be happy and honored to assist.

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  19. I hope you had a wonderful holiday. A suggestion as you struggle with Illustrator: call your local library, and ask if they have a resident "expert" who can help you. Or, see if the company has any tutorials. Happy New Year!

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  20. I've heard on the news that the snow came down really heavy, so I'm expecting that you won't be reading this for a few days! I hope you are snug in your lovely cabin, and your grandson's make/made it up there safely! I can't wait to see your fabric line, and I'm so impressed that you are learning a new computer program to do so: wow!!!! Hugs, H

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