"Snake" ~ Helen Giddens (Photo from IQSC.org)
2013. The year of the snake. What better illustration than one of my all-time favorite quilts, Helen Giddens' "Snake". Her pieced work is wonderful. If you're not familiar with it, it's worth searching out.
So, here we are. I've been thinking a lot about this new year. 2012 was a busy, grab-the-reins and hold-on-tight time for us. It held some of the most fun times I've ever had, with lots of good memories. On this first day of 2013, however, I'm hoping for a quieter year. I need a breather!
My calendar is completely blank. It's lovely to think about how I will fill it in. With so many ideas, goals and possibilities, it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds. And how will I spend this first day? Watching the Gator Bowl and searching out my nephew, down on the field.
Wishing you all a good start to a happy and healthy new year!
One of my favorite quilts too - yay! once again i wish we were neighbors. sigh... Happy New Year!!!!!!
Posted by: Tonya Ricucci | January 01, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Wow - wonderful quilt and indeed very evocative of a snake. Have a happy day of creative dreams for the New Year!
Posted by: Debbie | January 01, 2013 at 01:25 PM
Happy New Year from snowy Nova Scotia!
Posted by: Barb Robson | January 01, 2013 at 01:39 PM
An amazing quilt. Best wishes to you for the quieter year you want, may it also be filled with joy & good health.
Posted by: Jenny M | January 01, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Happy New year!!!! oh yes I do hope you find more time at home and in your sewing room!
looking forward to seeing a few completions this year, maybe?
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | January 01, 2013 at 04:38 PM
What an extraordinary quilt!!! Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by: Susannah | January 01, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Happy New Year Jan!!! I hope you find lots of stitching time in 2013.
That quilt is stunning!!!
Posted by: Miriam | January 01, 2013 at 06:27 PM
Jan,
Love the design of this snake quilt, pretty fancy. Hope that your new year is a quiet one. I wouldn't mind the same. Best wishes.
Posted by: Marisa | January 01, 2013 at 08:33 PM
Happy New Year, Jan!
Can't wait to see how you fill that calendar.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 02, 2013 at 05:18 PM
Happy New Year! That is an amazing quilt.... Yes, you have had a busy year... but what? No trip to Tokyo for the quilt show this month? Can't wait to see what this year has in store for all us quilters. :)
Posted by: Pam Cope | January 02, 2013 at 07:05 PM
Jan, wasn't that a great game?! I hope you got to see your nephew. What a great experience to win with a t
eam that hasn't won a bowl game for such a long time!
Posted by: Mary Pat Watt | January 03, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Happy New Year Jan! I'm SO looking forward to seeing your 2013 creations!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 04, 2013 at 12:58 AM