2011 was not the leisurely, craft-filled success I imagined it would be last January.
As it turned out, last year's crafty resolutions were not the most pressing thing I had to worry about. I had a lot more family stuff on my plate than time for thoughtful making and doing.
While I did manage to hit some of the targets I envisioned on that faraway January day, I missed quite a few by a long shot. So I'm requesting a do-over. Not of 2011 – perish the thought! – but of some of the resolutions I made but didn't quite get to.
Tina's Kinder, Gentler 2011 2012 Crafty Resolutions
1. Make what I love. I've made my fair share of things that I thought were either a) good for me to learn or b) requested by someone else. While I love making things for other people, I think I'll stick to the crafts that make me feel happy and that I enjoy making. That means a 2012 filled with quilt squares, knitted blankets and origami projects.
2. Share my skills and passions with others. Crafting with other people is so much fun – but it's something I rarely do. This year, I'm going to make a point of spending time with other crafters, whether it's at work over lunch with a friend or as the member of a group. Perhaps it's time I joined a quilt guild. Hmmmm.
3. Wear, look at or sleep under what I've made more often. My husband recently remarked – a little sadly – that we still don't have a homemade quilt for our bed. So I'm dubbing 2012 The Year I Made a Quilt to Keep. Heck, I've already got about 800 half-triangle squares ready for my Jack-in-the-Box quilt. 2012 is the year I'm finally going to finish it.
4. Try new things when they pop up and inspire me. Living in the moment is not something I do naturally. But a little Zen in my crafting life (and my regular life) wouldn't be a bad thing. This year, I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for new crafty pursuits that intrigue me. When I see one, I'll let the spirit move me – whether or not the dishes or the laundry get done.
Now that you've read all of our crafty resolutions for 2012, it's your turn. Come back tomorrow and share your resolutions with us. One lucky commenter will win a great prize!
