President's Message
President’s message 
The past and future ever meet in the eternal now;
to make each day a thing complete
shall be our New Year vow.
Hi there quilters, I have been snuggling under quilts thinking about the past year, marveling at how blessed I am, and musing about the coming year. I don’t actually make New Year’s resolutions, but I do reflect on the events of the past year, and endeavour to figure out what life is trying to teach me. I also look forward to new beginnings, and the magic they bring.
And need I say: one of my favourite new beginnings is a new quilt! Ah, yes: the designing, the planning, the auditioning of fabrics – good stuff! I get much pleasure out of dreaming about a quilt even before the first piece of fabric is selected.
As much as I like to ruminate about the past, and fantasize about the future, the reality is that I can only be present in this moment, now. Right now, being present consists of adjusting to winter, braving ice and snow, and honouring my commitments. I’m working on my Challenge quilt (believe me, that honeymoon is over; it’s hard labour now!), and soon I’ll be working on the lovely charity block that Debbie Weaver is organizing for us. My UFOs are patiently awaiting my attention. All other projects will have to take a back seat.
Of course, while I’m stressing my aging hands trying to get this project done, nothing keeps me from daydreaming about the next new quilt, or quilts, and relishing the thrill that the creative process brings. Hope this is also true for all of you.
Wishing you a happy and creative New Year!
