grouchy whitecat

Sunday, January 2, 2022

It’s a new year

So its 2022 and I havent posted for 6 years. I'm wondering if I should be starting a new blog or just add on to this one. I guess since it's easier to add on to this one that's what I will do. I feel like 2020 is starting all over again. I feel like I'm in lockdown again because of this latest omicron/ post holiday surge. The news is full of how transmissable it is. Meanwhile the CDC has basicly said that its OK to go out if your're still recovering as long as you wear a mask. There is so much conflicting info out there that I don't know what to believe or how I should be protecting myself or if it's really even necessary. Life was getting better. I had my Tuesday quilting group that met in person, I had a twice a month quilting group in person , I had 2 in person quilting guilds. Now some of these have been canceled and some are up in the air. They may be held but should I go? The riskiest thing I do is see my childern and grandchildren. They are out in the world with school and work and socializing with family and friends. I feel like seeing the grands is an acceptable risk because life without them is just not living. I'm keeping busy. I am still fine tuning my "22 in 22" quilting goal list. I really have more than 22 things I want to do but when I look at the projects I want to finish or start I'm realizing how much time some of them are going to take. I guess that's why it's a good idea to write things down so you have a clear idea of what you need to do. I joined The Quilt Show this year. It's entertaining and full of helpful info. The only thing is it encourages chasing "squirels", you know every time you see a new pattern or technique you want to start it. I'm really working on no new starts unless I plan on working on it from start to finish and it is making headdway on my reduce your stash plan. Last year I did really great with that. I had 24 finishes. I bought very little fabric but was gifted with about 115 yards of fabric for free. I could NOT turn that down. After all, I do use it and it will save me lots of money and keep me busy for years. So while life still feels restricted I am keeping my spirits up and taking care of myself. I'mm keeping a postive outlook. Now off to quilting my Lucy Boston POTC quilt then a little decluttering.