Monday, January 4, 2010

New Year's Day Start is a Finish!


It is tradition for me to start a new project on New Year's Day. This year's project was an easy one to choose. My husband got me the Lizzie Kate "time for God" for Christmas. I had a piece of fabric in my stash that worked perfect! It is called fossil & is from Picture this Plus. I used the called for DMC colors, as I didn't have the Weeks colors.
I thought this piece was a perfect new year project, because at the beginning of a new year, I always focus on how much time I spend with God each day. When I see this piece, it will remind me to spend that quality time with God, even in the hard times, the bad times, & especially the good times.
This year is going to be a tough year for me. Our son is due to deploy any time now. He hasn't been given an exact date but sometime this month.
Thanks for visiting & I look forward to sharing with you this year!

30 comments:

Marcy said...

Wow! you're fast. It's a lovely first finish for the new year.

JillMN said...

I just got this pattern in the mail today! Now I am even more anxious to stitch it. Yours looks great!

Daffycat said...

Goodness, there is no dust on your needle! That was FAST! It's really lovely, Shari. Congratulations!

Sherre said...

It's beautiful, Shari! I love your fabric choice!!! The DMC colors work perfectly on it! VERY nice!!!!

Julie said...

Love your finish Shari! That one is one of my next ones to start! Nice job!

Meari said...

It looks great, Shari. Congrats on your finish.

I wish I could say 'sorry' about the snow (lol), but it's your turn. We've had enough in IL.

Karen said...

Very pretty finish and I love the fabric! Great job...can't believe how quick you stitched it!

Betty said...

Very pretty finish, Shari! I'll be keeping you and your son in my prayers.

Karol said...

Although I started mine a few days before the new year this was my first finish for 2010 also. Love the words.

Annie Bee said...

That is such a beautiful piece. I also have to remember this verse and as you said especially through the good times.

Sue said...

Shari, I too have this piece! You have done a beautiful job! This will certainly grace our homepage soon. Hugs, Sue

Carol said...

I love both the piece and its message, Shari--just perfect! You know I'll be keeping you in my prayers...

Debra said...

Wow! You have it done already. It looks great. Congrats on your finish. Will be praying for your family.

WendyCarole said...

Gosh that was quick. It's lovely.

staci said...

What a sweet finish! Congrats :)

Wayne said...

This is really nice looking sis. Love the color of the material.

Anonymous said...

Shari, As allways you do great work. Hope to get the Old Mill done in the next week or two.

Kathy said...

Fabulous finish. And like you said it does seem like an appropriate piece for a New Year start.

I am sorry to hear about your sons deployment and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol's Stitching said...

Beautiful finish. Hope you son's deployment will be safe and will return home to you all. Keep us updated.

too_busy_to_stitch said...

Oh I love that - you're so fast! One for my wish list for sure.

Mylene said...

WOW! You sure fast and the finished piece is simply beautiful! I so love the fabric you have used for this project.

Lennu said...

Wow, you've been very busy stitching! It's a lovely design, congratulations!

Joanie said...

Beautiful finish! I'll be keeping you and your soldier in my prayers. My boy goes active duty in March.

Shelleen said...

you did this in 5 days? wow, smoking needles. it looks great!

Von said...

I must ask where you buy those lightning-quick needles! You're so right, the words on the design are perfect to keep in mind all year long.

Carolyn NC said...

Awesome finish! Keep us posted about your DS.

Kajsa said...

Looks great!!

Sharon said...

It's beautiful! Congrats!

Lori's page said...

Wow, that is nice. I knew this verse for a while and now I'd love to stitch it. I'll see if I can get it here in France. Lovely work, well done. Keeping you son in my prayers, love Lori xxx

Lori's page said...

Wow, that is nice. I knew this verse for a while and now I'd love to stitch it. I'll see if I can get it here in France. Lovely work, well done. Keeping you son in my prayers, love Lori xxx