Sunday, January 1, 2012

Hello 2012!

A new year, a clean slate, a fresh start. It's like a brand new notebook, full of clean, empty pages, just waiting to be filled up.


I'm looking forward to 2012- not because there was anything wrong with 2011- in fact it was one of my favorite years ever- but because I like beginnings, full of hope and promise and possibility.

I'm not sure where 2012 will take me creatively but I am looking forward to the journey and finding out.

I rounded out the year with a few more quilt finishes- Christmas gifts for my family.


My wonderful in-laws got this colorful starflower quilt (yes, I finally finished it!) which they loved. I had a feeling they would. The colors are right up their alley. My sweet friends in the New Newbie Bee helped make these blocks - thanks y'all!

The tutorial for this block is HERE

My sweet brother and sister-in-law got this Across the Sea Quilt

The fabrics are mostly Hope Valley but I added a few other favorites in there too. 

They loved theirs too which made my day. Many thanks to my Threadheads Bee buddies for helping me with the blocks for this one! 

One more quilt to show you but it hasn't reached its destination yet so you'll have to be patient. :) 

Wishing you all the best in 2012 and looking forward to sharing the journey with you! 
Happy New Year! 

xo,
Jennifer

26 comments:

diane said...

Happy New Year Jennifer. Beautiful quilts and lucky recipients!

Vicki said...

Happy New Year Jennifer. I too am looking forward to 2012 with much anticipation. Thanks so much for the tutorial! Love the quilt and would like to try it.

Maureen T. said...

Happy New Year! Thanks for all the inspiration in 2011 and looking forward to 2012!

susan said...

And a very happy new year to you too. Love the starflower quilt!

Cille said...

Both quilt are wonderful. I had to smile big when I saw the heart on the cross quilt. I love little details like that :)

Toni said...

Happy New Year, Jennifer! The quilts are beautiful and I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for you!

Lynne said...

Wishing you all the best for 2012 too!

Elizabeth Dackson said...

Happy New Year to you too, Jennifer! I love how your Across the Sea quilt turned out, especially the little heart you pieced into the top - so sweet! I love your notebook analogy, that's a great way to look at the new year!

Josie McRazie said...

Here's to another great year!

Katy Cameron said...

Happy new year, hope it's another wonderfully creative year for you :o)

Annabella said...

Happy New Year to you Jennifer and your family - may it be full of blessings!

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

Beautiful quilts! Happy New Year Jennifer!

Leanne said...

I love both of those quilts, such lovely gifts! Happy New Year!

Flying Blind... said...

2 of the most awesome gifts ever!!!
Happy New Year my friend xxx

pasqueflower said...

Happy New Year! I love your new notebook analogy.

Beautiful quilts!!

Valerie said...

Happy New Year Jennifer! I love how your quilts turned out - especially the star quilt. stunning!

Courtney said...

I love all the quilts! So glad you got them finished for their lucky recipients. Love how you added that heart to the across the sea one for your brother - what a neat touch! Happy New Year!

Michele said...

Great quilts. I especially love the 1st one. The colors are just my style. Happy 2012.

Melissa said...

You have been busy! Such beautiful quilts.... Great job! Happy New Year!

@pril said...

I really like the rainbow star quilt. Very pretty.

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Mrs.Pickles said...

Happy New year. Beautiful quilts!!

Jacey said...

I just love both of these quilts! I love the heart you added to Across the Sea! And the Starflower quilt is gorgeous. Happy new year, Jennifer!

Kim said...

Beautiful quilts!!!!!! Happy New Year!!!!

LLK-C said...

Such lovely quilts!

Kirsten N said...

Happy new Year!! Love your starflower quilt - it is one of my favourite blocks:)

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Absolutely gorgeous quilts, Jennifer. LOVE the starflower. Happy Belated New Year!