Jeana’s Journal

Although I dislike the thought of another year passing away with many things yet undone, a new beginning brings new hope.

For me, last year was a year of reset and rejuvenation. For far too many years I have neglected some basic things, like saying “yes” when the answer should have been “no”, and I have let work commitments override the needs of family—saying to myself “they will understand”. And, yes, they do understand but our little ones kept growing and we all kept aging whether I was there to enjoy them or not.

With my focus now clearer, my energy renewed, and my resolve strengthened, I am ready for the challenges of a new year.

This year I have plans for two new publications. I am making this announcement to you with great trepidation because I know that you all will take me at my word and that you will remind me often of my promise.

My first publication will be the long-awaited publication of “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. The delay has mostly been all about indecision—book or pattern format. I have now decided that pattern it will be……I think. I will know for sure when I get a final quote from the printer. Depending on my daily work load, it will be ready late this month (January) or February.

The second publication is a quilt called “Izzy’s Choice.” Unlike “An Old Fashioned Christmas” the pieces are large, the pattern is easy, and the colors are fresh and quite different from quilts you have seen me do in the recent past.

It is a nine block quilt with a swag border. It’s name was inspired by one of my granddaughters, whose favorite colors inspired the quilt’s color pallet.

Now that I have committed myself I am off to work.

I hope that you find time in each day to do the things that are most important. I know that I will be focusing on that one most important goal myself.