"Make Merry" Made...

 All the embroidery was completed on schedule. "Make Merry" is made.

That makes seven completed embroideries toward the finished quilt. Only

five more to go. I'll work on those in the coming weeks until all twelve

are done. Then, I'll set them aside to do all the quilt block assemblies.

When I've shared the photos of my finished pieces, I've added the fabric

that will go into the finished blocks to one side...like the black, green and red

fabrics shown to the side of the "Make Merry" block here. Won't it be nice?

 I selected the wools I'll be using for my first Wooly Critter block yesterday.

I decided on cream-colored flannel as the ground fabric for each of my

 blocks. The wools will change based on the requirements for each design,

but I have drawers-full of wools, so that won't be a problem. Of  course, if

 I need more wool, I'll be shopping with Kathy in Wisconsin this summer, so 

we can take care of that, too! I'll just have to make a list of "requirements".

I'm thinking about what my word should be for 2014. 

I'm going to share that with you tomorrow - along with a few resolutions.

Remember, 2013 was "Focus". I think it served me well.  

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year celebration. We're home-

bodies on New Years' Eve. We prefer a quiet meal with friends to going out

to celebrate at a bar or restaurant. This way, Tag can join in the fun, too.

I'm looking forward to a really great year (shared with you!)

I just know it's going to be wonderful!