Focus

I did not finish all that was on my Focus 2020 creative list, but that is okay. There is no rush; no race. This list is for personal enjoyment, not a must do, honey-do, get it done errands list.

What doesn’t get done can be carried over or not ever done. It is okay.

My favorite completions from the 2020 list:

Candace’s Cherry Pie

Let’s Sew Quilt Along

Floral Reflections

These projects, and other finishes, can be found by clicking on the Galleries tab on the header, or click here.

2021 is a very welcome new year, and time to update those creative goals.

I have carried over some, and I have added some.

I always reserve the option to revamp at any time during the year if I want. I might change my mind at some point. I might see ‘squirrels’ that lead me in another direction.

It is okay. It is my list after all.

I want to play more with embroidery. I use to do a lot of it, and it is time to bring it back.

So I pulled out two challenging projects that I have had in my stash for some time.

I am not an advanced embroiderer. Not even close!

These may qualify for the ‘what was I thinking’ category!

I also want to continue to enjoy, learn and practice photography. It is a wonderful creative outlet for me…something that takes me outside to experience God’s creations!

Whatever your creative goals are, may you experience a fantastic new year in 2021!

13 responses to “Focus”

Texas Quilter | January 1, 2021 at 6:28 am | Reply

I have so many of the Piecemakers patterns – What was I thinking when I started quilting – that it only takes a week to make a quilt! What a joke on me! You had a wonderful year for some beautiful finishes! Hugs

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- Laura | January 1, 2021 at 7:10 am | Reply
  
  Thanks, Nanette! A very happy 2021 to you! 🙂
  I have the feeling that the Piecemakers project is going to be on going for quite some time.
  
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quiltpaintcreate | January 1, 2021 at 7:59 am | Reply

Years ago when I belonged to an applique guild, one of the members made the calendar with the barns. Stunning but labor intensive. The embroideries don’t look that hard. If you have trouble with a stitch, substitute a different one that you’re comfortable doing. I have also eyed that Craftsy class, but it won’t make the cut this year.

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- Laura | January 1, 2021 at 1:24 pm | Reply
  
  I have seen the barn calendar quilt…beautiful. Hmmm…maybe I have it stashed away…I know that I have at least one more old Piecemakers calendar, but I don’t remember which one. Labor intensive is right, and thank you for the suggestion! I haven’t done silk ribbon before, but I am going to teach myself this year! A little self-challenge is good, right? 🙂
  
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Espirational | January 1, 2021 at 8:13 am | Reply

Love your attitude Laura and your finished pieces.

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- Laura | January 1, 2021 at 1:29 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you so much! Your inspiration blog is much appreciated, too! 🙂
  
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kathyreeves | January 1, 2021 at 1:21 pm | Reply

Those will be challenging but gorgeous, definitely worth the effort!

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- Laura | January 1, 2021 at 1:30 pm | Reply
  
  We will see, Kathy…we will see. 🙂
  
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Sarah | January 3, 2021 at 9:21 am | Reply

Love your lists. A women after my own heart! You have some beautiful finishes to celebrate for 2020.

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- Laura | January 3, 2021 at 3:42 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks so much, Sarah! Where would we be without our lists? 🙂
  
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Allison Reid | January 4, 2021 at 2:11 pm | Reply

I love that the you don’t let the lists rule your creativity! It should be your time to enjoy, working on projects and challenges that inspire you.

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- Laura | January 4, 2021 at 3:31 pm | Reply
  
  Just guidelines, Allison. Can’t let lists spoil our fun, can we? 🙂
  
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