I need to work on my squirreling. I think I will set a timer for 20 or 30 minutes for things like Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram. If I could cut it down to only once or twice a week, that would be great! 

Do you have this issue as well? If so let me know how you tamed the rabbit hole I seem to get stuck in.

I finally finished cutting all the 4" strips for the Gathering Stars on FB sew along. These are the colors I decided to use:

I have uploaded Basket of Flowers from Needle Spot so I can print the applique patterns off. I am using it to show Nikki how to do applique.

I am currently working a Blackwork Embroidery that is a Sew A Long (SAL) on Facebook from Peppermint Purple SAL Group. I have provided the link:

 Peppermint Purple SAL Group 

This is what I have done so far, I still have to finish stitching the filler for block #1. I'm happy with how it is turning out as this is my first Blockwork Embroidery project.  

 

I am at the point where I moved my project boxes containing my UFO's so I can start working on them. I just have to pick a day to place them on my crafting / quilting calendar for accountability. 

Well I need to get back my stitching and enjoying my Sunday. Hope yours is going well. 

Enjoy The Walk

Susan

CHANGES IN 2023

I have made a few changes in 2023. I have changed the name of my blog and YouTube from QuiltingSusie to A Walk With Susan. 

My decision is based on my life being filled with so much more than quilting. I help my my husband with the garden. I am learning to preserve our harvest by canning and dehydrating. 

I'm getting more involved in preserving our harvest. I have some wonderful people on You Tube that I follow, Here are a few that inspire me:

Leisa @ Sutton's Daze 

https://youtu.be/gOUqAcLydUw

Constance @ Cosmopolitan Cornbread 

https://youtu.be/_f-ux4WYrgo

Rachel @ 1870 Homestead

https://youtu.be/PMMZgPWTqvk

Leisa Sutton hosts a yearly Canuary and Crocktober. Leisa invites hosts from different YouTube channels to join in an effort to show you how to preserve food. I enjoy watching them all. 

Keeping my blog and planner current is another change that has happened in 2023. So far, so good! Yes, I know it is only January 8th however, this is my 2nd blog posts in 2023.  

Another change is walking and watching what I am eating. I am doing well so far. I began this journey in October. I have lost 9lbs. and didn't gain weight back over the holidays. I am very excited about that! 🙋

Well it's time to post this so I can let everyone know about these changes or no one will know were to find me. 😉

Enjoy The Walk

Susan

Happy New Years !

What does the New Year mean to you? Some will dread it and some will embrace it.  

I have decided to embrace it, by reflecting on the changes that will bring less stress and more joy into my world. That will require my being more creative.

I have decided that this blog will receive more of my attention than it has in the past. It means that you will be hearing regularly from me. I will be sharing what I am working on through out the year.

I hope that you find happiness and peace in the New Year. 

Enjoy The Walk

Susan