3.24.2010

Week 12---Passed the 40 Mark


I'm thrilled to say I passed the 40th block this week!
Number of completed blocks: 44, Pieces: 957.
I also heard some news...the Dear Jane book is on the way to the house,
signed by the author! Special thanks for the early B-day present.

This year, I'm turning 40 and wanted to give myself a precious gift: time.
I've made so little time for myself for so long. I really wasn't sure what 
to do with it until I found this project. I feel refreshed & myself again.
*BONUS* I get a gorgeous quilt, too!
What could be better?
All my best,
Heather


12 comments:

  1. tinyMarch 24, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Your blocks er beautiful, and we se life started with 40.

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  2. RetrogirlMarch 24, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    A lovely sentiment, tiny. Thanks for your kind comments.

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  3. PipMarch 24, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Wow 40 blocks, for sure time is precious and we never seem to have enough of it. I've just had a little break from Dear Jane, but I find I'm itching to get back to her.

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  4. Jenn's Cooking Garden!March 24, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Congrats on your upcoming b-day! Ive enjoyed seeing your blocks!

    Jenn

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  5. RetrogirlMarch 24, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you, Pip. I think I remember something about you finishing up all 4 corners!! Not much of a break, is it? By the way, love the latest corner. It's beautiful. We're enjoying your pictures of your local wildlife as well.

    Jenn, my B-day isn't until September LOL. It's REALLY early...but I LOVE fun mail so I'm not complaining! =)

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  6. Michelle LovattMarch 24, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Your blocks are GREAT, and forty is fabulous.

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  7. Nanette MerrillMarch 25, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I am seriously jealous of your progress!! Good for you, really. I wish I had it in me.

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  8. RetrogirlMarch 25, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Thank you, Michelle!

    Nanette, I'm MAKING time this year. Sometimes that means the middle of the night or first thing in the morning but a little bit each day makes a big difference. You accomplish so much on your site and this is my only big project...for now. =)

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  9. MarianaMarch 26, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Happy 40 block! You're doing great and you are so right when you say you have to MAKE time. I fell the same. Working most of the day and with a 2 year old girl it's sometimes very difficult to have time to myself and to enjoy all the things i like the most. Like quilting! I also do my very best to make time along with all the household rotines!
    Keep making gorgeous blocks!

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  10. chiMarch 27, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Hi!
    I don't know much about quilting but am very proud to own your first project!!!

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  11. RetrogirlMarch 27, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Mariana, thank you so much!! Glad to hear you find some time to quilt also. Love your blog!

    Chi, YOU are such a sweetie. Thanks for checking out my blog. I do hope my first project made it through the baby years.

    This is so exciting to have international readers! Welcome to all my guests!!!!

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  12. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsApril 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I added you to my follower list, I'll be back! I just love your blocks!! :-)

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