Thursday, December 29, 2022

Best of Life In Pieces for 2022

Just a few more days left of 2022.  I'm ready for a new year, 2022 wasn't one of my better years on several fronts.  I'm hopeful that 2023 will be happier and more productive than this year has been.  Maybe this year more than past years,  it's important to look back at what did go well. Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs is encouraging us to look at the Best of 2022.  


 
Here's my best of list for 2022 for Life in Pieces. 

1. Most Views (368): Still Mostly Here

I took an unannounced break from blogging from early June to late  September this year.  This post was written in response to the many emails in June/July asking how things were going on my end. Thank you to everyone who reached out.  It wasn't a good time for me and I'm not sure I would have have come back to blogging without your encouragement. 

2. Most Comments (22): First Finish of 2022   



Cabins and Fans (Fluorescence) was one of only two finishes for 2022.  The quilt started as my 2017 Rainbow Scrap Project and the setting is self designed.  It's one of my favorite finished quilts.  

3. Most Link Ups for 15 Minutes to Stitch (19 - Weeks 2, 6, 18)


All three weeks had 19 link ups, which is better than the max link ups in 2021 by one.  The average number of link ups for 2022 was 13, which is the same as 2021.  I really appreciate all bloggers who came back to link up after 4 months of hiatus. Thank you!  

4. Most Fun Finish: Finishing Potions



Potions (Reactive Intermediates) was made specifically for Grad Girl's undergraduate research advisor.  I will admit piecing those flasks gave me a few fits, but it was such a fun project to work on. The filling solutions were all pulled from my scrap bins. I had such a good time deciding on the colors and fabrics. 

5. My Favorite Family Photo Challenge Post: Week 34 - A Panorama





It's hard to pick a favorite set of photos from the challenge, but the panorama shots are some of my most favorite from this year.  It's been such a fun family activity because Grad Girl can still participate from college.  It's been interesting to see how we each interpret the prompt each week.  We still have 3 to 4 months of cards left in the deck.  My Guy got a new deck of photo cards for Christmas, so the challenge will continue once this deck is gone.  

That's my Best of Life in Pieces for 2022.  It was a year of real highs and lows for me, I'm hoping that 2023 is more of the highs and a lot less of the lows.  

16 comments:

Michelle said...

Cabins and Fans is absolutely amazing. And I love the whimsy of Finishing Potions. Wishing you a better 2023. Hugs.

Sara said...

Both of your finishes for 2022 were awesome! Cabins and Fans is especially stunning! I'm one who was very pleased to have you back to blogging, after taking a much needed break for some self-care time. And I love that photo challenge and look forward to seeing the different interpretations each time.

Happy New Year!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Heres to a Happy New Year and a Great one!!
Love your recap!!

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

This is a lovely recap of some wonderful moments in 2022. May 2023 be full of love, laughter and joy for you and may it be a kind year to us all.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Fabulous finishes, Kate! I didn't think to share the TABLE SCRAPS Challenge with the most link ups. That was an interesting item to add for your 15-minute challenge. Hoping you have a stress free 2023!

Kim said...

Cabins and fans is an explosion of loveliness and Potions is such fun...and it seems to me a bit tricky in parts to do. But, oh how fabulous it is! A new year; may 2023 be kind to you with more highs than lows. May it be a year filled with lovely creativity for you.

MissPat said...

It's good to see that you found some positive things to reflect on from 2022 and you've come up with a promising list of ambitions for 2023. Adding some new projects in with the UFOs will jeep things lively. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Pat

Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts said...

I'm sorry 2022 hasn't been the best (hasn't been my favourite either, to be honest) but you had some great finishes regardless. Wishing you a 300% better 2023!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I loved both Cabins and Fans and Potions - they will always be favorites! You know I've enjoyed your family photography challenge, too - so glad to hear you're continuing on with it. May 2023 be a year full of new discoveries for you, Kate!

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

I am glad you are going to continue the photo challenge. The potions quilt is one of my favorites too. If I hadn't slacked so many times, I could have helped increase your average of linkups. Maybe next year, if you will continue it.

Barbara said...

I enjoyed all of these posts first time around. I too am glad you’re continuing the photo challenge. Your photos are always such fun. Happy New Year! Enjoy your new stay-at-home life.

Connie Kauffman said...

Love your Cabin and Fans!

Preeti said...

I would choose Quality over Quantity any year, but especially this one. It was a year that left so many of us fatigued. Taking a break, time for self-care and introspection was important. I love both of your projects and wish you good health and oodles of creativity in 2023!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful finishes! As an engineer, the potions quilt speaks to me. Congrats on the quilts and I look forward to seeing what you create in 2023!

Julie in GA said...

Your two finished quilts are both incredible! I'm glad you came back to blogging, and look forward to seeing what's ahead for 2023.

Jennifer said...

All great posts - I really love your cabins and fans quilt. Wishing that 2023 has lots of high moments for you <3