Thirteen - lucky for some!

As the year draws to a close I have been thinking about what I want to do in 2013 and I have decided that "Fun" is going to be the most important thing so that will be my word for the year.  I also believe that it will be a lucky year and I am going to go out of my way to make it so for me.
 
This year I have been focussing on finishing projects and while there are still a lot of unfinished ones in the studio I am pleased to say that I finished more than I started.  All of the projects I started in 2012 have been finished although some are tops waiting on quilting, like "Birds, Buttons and Blooms" which I designed around a panel.
"Birds, Buttons and Blooms" by Frances Leate
This hand pieced Double Wedding Ring, a long time UFO is now a bed runner and is in the quilting queue.
 
Some of the projects I made this year were mini quilts like "Petite Fours" and I had a lot of pleasure hand piecing this small one.
"Petite Fours" by Frances Leate
I well and truly indulged my love affair with medallion quilts this year and "Mary Mary Quite Contrary" was a commission for Quilters Companion "Quilts from Precut Fabrics" No. 2.
"Mary Mary Quite Contrary" by Frances Leate
In the lead up to Christmas I decided to make gifts for various family members and had a lot of fun making these reversible wrist bags.
 
All in all 2012 has proved to be a fairly productive year for me despite being out of action for a couple of months and I have bigger hopes for 2013.
 
Happy New year everyone!
Frances
 

Comments

Karen said…
Best wishes for a wonderful and productive AND FUN 2013!
December 31, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Razzle Dazzle Quilter said…
What a great year you've had.love the Mary Mary quilt.
I'm sure next year will be even better
Cheers

Linda
December 31, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Elyte said…
Congratulations on all your achievements this year. I hope your "Fun" 2013 doesn't wear you out too much. Have a very Happy New Year.
December 31, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Shirley said…
Have fun having fun. Here is to a great 2013.
December 31, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Sue said…
A great finish to the year. Congratulations and enjoy having FUN!
December 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Doniene said…
Frances, your projects are just wonderful!! I love your medallion quilts - so geometrically striking such wonderful colors!!

Happy, Happy New Year!!
December 31, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Have so enjoyed everything this year. If this was the year of "focus" you have succeeded - the year of "fun" promises to be most interesting!
December 31, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Maureen said…
Beautiful quilts! and those wrist bags are so cute. Here's to having fun in 2013! Cheers!
January 1, 2013 at 5:12 AM
Joy V said…
Best wishes for you and Peter, Frances. Hope you both have a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
January 1, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Linda said…
You certainly have had a productive year Frances, despite the set backs. Love your medallion quilt, and those little wrist bags are gorgeous, especially the Japanese inspired prints!!

My best wishes for a full, and productive year for you, health, happiness, and of course, FUN. Great word, hope it is so.
January 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM
susiloci said…
Todos los trabajos son preciosos!!!!!!!!
January 8, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Sue said…
Happy New Year Frances. Love the little bags. Lucky recipients!
January 11, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Radka said…
I love the "Birds, Buttons & Blooms", that is just my kind of thing!
Good luck for all your projects in 2013, Frances :-)
January 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM
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