Holiday Party and Swap!

halljanell
4 days ago
2 min read

We made it through our first year! Who would have thought? It feels like just yesterday we started this journey. I was full of excitement and a little uncertain about what lay ahead. Now, I hope we can ignore the hiccups and look back at the great moments we’ve shared and the bond we’ve built over the past twelve months.

I count you all as friends and I can't thank you enough for being there. Meeting monthly to share our hobby and stories has been a chance for us to all get to know each other, and to feel encouraged in quilting, and in life. I truly appreciate our commitment to each other, which has created a community I value. I look forward to our meetups, filled with creativity and friendship.

This Wednesday, is our last gathering for 2025, and I’m excited about our plans to exchange pillowcases. I love that we are making something so personal and it feels like we've gotten to know each other's tastes. I feel like when they are unveiled I'd be able to pick who they are for without being told. Is that a thing?

Don't forget you can contribute to our Holiday snack potluck if you feel like it. I’m planning a little something for Heartfelt as a token of appreciation for hosting, and I’ll bring a card for everyone to sign. They've been great, staying open late for us and opening their place to us in a little bit of an emergency.

Next year is open ahead of us and I am really excited for our group. I'm not planning too much yet, but wanted to make sure everyone knows that if you ever feel like taking over a meeting with a demo, lesson or other fun idea, I'm here for it. I am a Leo, I do like all the attention and running things, but it feels like more of a community than a 'Janell show'.

Also, I'd love some input on swaps:

Are we interested in doing more swaps next year?