She forgot her insecurities (8†x 10â€)
The above quilt is a thread embellished print of a scanned painting that was printed onto cotton fabric. When creating the original painting, the words stuck with me and I spent most of 2011 letting go of insecurities and taking risks. It didn’t always work out well; there were tears and frustration. But overall, I’ve had an adventure, learned a lot and I’m thrilled with all that I’ve accomplished this year:
- Creating art quilts in all shapes and sizes like this one, this one, this one and this one
- Finishing my first hand quilted quilt
- Having quilts and articles in Sew Somerset June issue
- Creating and quilting my first queen size quilt and commission
- Opening an Etsy shop
- Teaching/presenting how to make creative girl art quilts
- Having quilts and an article in Art Quilting Studio December issue
I feel like celebrating my successes and the timing of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day is perfect.
One lucky reader will win the thread embellished print/art quilt above.
A second lucky reader will win a Creative Girl Faces & Dress Patterns mini kit with the dress pattern in 2 sizes, quilt instructions and 8 small and 4 large faces.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment before 5pm Pacific time on Friday, December 16th telling me about one of your favorite successes of the past year.
I’ll randomly select the 2 winners (one for the quilt and one for the kit) on Saturday.
Be sure to visit Sew Mama Sew to find all giveaways this week.
My biggest accomplishment of the past year was getting through some tough times at work. Not only did I make it through, but I came out a stronger person and better employee.
My great success of the decade is completeing my first full year of grad school. Didn’t think I could it post 50. Gray and mighty.
My biggest success this year was teaching my son how to start reading!!
That’s a crazy accomplishment! Kudos to you. I’m new to quilting, so my biggest accomplishment is finishing a quilt in time for a friend’s kid’s 1st birthday. I hope she’ll grow up to love it.
Cheers to being fearless! Need a bit of that to rub off on me.
Wow, gorgeous work!!
I’ve built up my business a LOT this year, and I’m really excited about it. I finally feel like I can call myself a professional artist instead of just someone who has art as a hobby!
Jess
Oh! I forgot to say that my biggest accomplishment is finally having the courage to get divorced and I am looking forward to my future!
My biggest accomplishment has been supporting my 10 year old through Distance Education this year, and helping him deal with his behaviour problems.
I started a blog, and went back to sewing and creating.
Actually finishing a quilt….a miracle actually.
I took the plunge and began sewing more again… made my 1st tote bag!
My biggest success working with Elijah to get him to eat… After several undertakings we still struggle with daily eating.
My biggest success has been working towards improving my health. There’s still a long ways to go, but I know I’ve been getting better and that’s a huge thing.
This is such a great giveaway!
Love! If I were to win only one thing, it would be your art quilt! This year has been about gaining my confidence back and shedding insecurities as well. Very nice work and I will be keeping up with your future work!
Biggest accomplishment for the year was giving birth to my 2nd child and daughter on Oct 3rd. Today’s big accomplishment is getting a shower before 9am! 🙂
I did my first table at a bazaar this last year – that was a huge success of handmade proportions – something I never thought would happen. I remember your quilt from the last give away – gorgeous stuff!!!
My biggest success has been finally accomplishing a career change!
My biggest success of the year seems to be very late in the year. I have finally realized –perhaps for the second time — that I really like to create small, intricate pieces. I have had a great time exploring your blog, and I love “She Dreamed Out Loud.”
Congratulations on meeting so many milestones this year–you’ve accomplished a lot! I hope that the new year brings you increased love, prosperity, and creativity!!
My biggest success was finishing a sampler that I started back in 1998. It wasn’t difficult work, but I am glad to have finally found the drive to finish it up. Your work is beautiful, I enjoyed finding your blog last time around and this time your work is just as stunning!
potty training! 🙂
wow, beautiful! Congrats on your many successes!
My biggest success this year was starting a successful cleaning business that allows me to still be home when my kids are!
congratulations!!
hmm, i think teaching myself to sew and making clothes for my son.
thanks for the giveaway!
I made an 18th century gown. Merry Christmas!
Oh I love that and as much as I would love to keep it (if I won) I would gift it to a friend of mine who really needs something like that to keep her inspired and positive about some things going on in her life right now.
My big success this year was building my business up by 92% alone and with no help from outsiders, other than of course my customers. This has enabled me to stay home for my kids and pay for things like Christmas, it feels great 🙂
sperryforlife[at]comcast[dot] net
I have actually made clothes this year that I can wear outside the house!
One success of this year was to finish two quilts before the couples got married. This is a first for me. I am good at starting, but not always finishing, projects. Love the beautiful quilt and thank you for sharing about letting go of insecurities.
Cool give away! Love it.
My success was getting my house organized!!!
Which led to more sewing because I could find things. 🙂
One of my biggest accomplishments this year was making my first quilt, a baby quilt for my daughter born last month. 🙂 thanks for the chance to win!
okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com
After a year of unemployment I went back to school. I graduated in April with a diploma in Construction Engineering and a 3.7 out of 4 cumulated grade point average.
My favorite success this past year was finishing the prerequisites for nursing school and getting onto the waiting list for nursing school!
My favorite success of this year was getting my 8 month old to finally sleep through the night!!
Merry Christmas!
It’s hard to choose- this past year has been full of so many great new things! I think finding a job that I love, where I am valued and appreciated, is definitely one of the best successes though!
My biggest success was making a half-ride scholarship to college!
My favourite successes of the past year are both academic: the first was seeing my daughter off to her first year of university in the fall. The second occurred just this past weekend when I finished the final paper of the final course in my Master of Education degree!
Awesome giveaway! Merry Christmas!
Definitely the birth of my little girl.
My favorite success would have to be starting a running program with a neighbor. I feel so much better and sleep so much better now that I’m exercising regularly. Thanks.
My biggest success is making the decision to go back to school and changing my career choice from teaching to paralegal studies. It will be a hard road, but one that eventually will make our lives better!
Today my 5 year old son danced in his school talent show alone to Michael Jacksons Beat It song. The whole school was screaming and clapping and he had so so so much fun. I think as a parent that is a success. To watch him enjoy the stage and have the time of his life!!
xo Steph
My biggest success this past year was sticking with my job after my company was sold on December 31st. Over the year my position has changed 3 times, the office moved but I can say I am happy to still be there!
I free motion quilted…and it didn’t look half bad!! I was so stupidly proud of myself, lol
barzi10091(at)aol.com
My biggest success of this past year was learning to walk again after a pretty bad foot injury. I still hobble but it’s movement on my own two feet, so it’s cause for celebration in our house. Next year, I’m working on building up to a slow jog, then maybe a marathon since my doctor told me I’d never run again.
dude.
this rocks.
imisswaylon@Hotmail.com
biggest success = letting bad stuff go.
Crazy to think I’ve been following you since the last SMS giveaway. Love all your little quilts.
limes.sweet(at)gmail(dot)com
Thx for the chance to win ^^v
I managed to get my Japanese Driver`s License
My hugest accomplishment of 2012 is accepting a position at a school full time. I am enjoying being at work, making adult friends, and being with the kiddos each and every day. :o)
I love your quilt, and it’s so fitting to the year I’ve had. If I don’t win it, I hope you won’t mind if I use it as inspiration for my own piece.
I somehow forgot to be afraid of so many things in my sewing this year and it’s amazing what I’ve accomplished. I made the bridesmaids dresses for my sisters wedding out of 4-way stretch fabric and I now FMQ (and I’m not just talking about loops and meandering).
I truly believe that when we forget to be insecure, we are able to shine the way we were meant to. Sorry for the rant . . . and thanks for the opportunity to win.
I delivered my fourth little girl, started a blog and improved our family life! It’s been a great year!
My biggest and most rewarding success was marrying my love on 02.05.2011! It is so hard to believe it has been one year already (almost!) We are now expecting a baby in April or May 2012! Another last success, was making it through my first year of teaching, summer school teaching, and now the first half of my second year of teaching. Praise the LORD! 🙂