Thursday, December 29, 2011

sewing 2011.

phew! it's hard to believe that in just a few days 2011 will be over. and as i start to look back on the year, i realize it's really been a great one! there's lots to be thankful for -- sewing + blogging and otherwise. i've met lots and lots of new people, become more active in the online sewing community, and learned lots of great new things.  so here's a little look at what i've accomplished in 2011.

quilts 2011.
quilts. 2011. 

other sewing 2011.
other sewing. 2011. 

lots and lots of sewing.
i've been a busy little bee when it comes to sewing, and even more so lately. there's been mini quilts + lap quilts + pouches! + bags (that weekender!). you can find all of my creations + links here! i can't wait to get started on projects for 2012!


crc bigcartel shop.

set up shop!
i officially set up the canoe ridge creations shop! which has been a goal of mine for a while now. so far there's only one listing -- custom city/state mini quilt -- but i'll be adding more in 2012!

a year of {sew} beautiful.

{sew} beautiful bee.
i'm so thankful to have been a part of this wonderful group of ladies. we've really come to feel like a little sewing family, from all different parts of the US. and the icing on the cake was when most of us were able to actually met in person, face-to-face, in SLC for sewing summit! talk about an exciting experience!  here's to 2012 ladies! :)


The Sewing Summit

sewing summit.
way back in may (i think!) i came across a blog post advertising that sewing summit was looking for a social media and blog assistant. i was super interested in the idea and chatted with the family/BF about the idea. and from what i can remember, their reactions were a little less enthusiastic than mine. in all reality, i think they may have underestimated my abilities -- it's ok, i forgive them. :) so one sunday afternoon, i filled out the application and sent it on its way. and then i waited, impatiently. i was constantly checking my email + ss twitter + anything that could possibly give me an indication on whether or not a decision had been made. and then there was something in my inbox from erin. i still remember, the first line or two read something like this, "thank you for your interest in our position. unfortunately, we are sad to inform you that you will have clear your schedule to come to SLC in october." as you can imagine, that wasn't the direction i was expecting the e-mail to go. :) over the past year i have meet some really, really great people  because of my involvement in sewing summit. in fact had it not been for sewing summit, our little midwest sewing posse (vanessa + deedee + jeni + me) wouldn't have ever had the opportunity to meet. i'm SO looking forward to sewing summit 2012!


{Sew} Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations

{sew} modern monday. 
with only a few exceptions, smm has ran without interruption for most of 2011. and that's all thanks to YOU! without your participation + inspiration it just wouldn't be possible! i look forward to continuing it in 2012!

fortheloveofsolids2

for the love of solids swap.
somewhere at the beginning of the summer i dreamt up this crazy idea that i wanted to be a swap mama for a new flickr swap dedicated to solid fabrics! i quickly realized i couldn't manage it on my own, so i asked elizabeth if she would be interested in joining in on all of the fun, because after all two is better than one. much to my surprise, she said yes! we will be starting our second round of the for the love of solids swap soon (sign-ups Jan. 1!).


countless other flickr swaps.
i've participated in lots of flickr swaps this past year and have met some pretty cool people along the way. not to mention the fact i've scored some awesome swappy packages! that being said, i think i'm going to slow down a bit on these in 2012. on flickr swaps that is. i would really like to do some more private//one-on-one swaps this next year. anyone up for the challenge?


looking back, 2011 really has been a productive + fun year! and i can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for me! :) thank you all for coming along on this journey with me!


xo, megan. 

17 comments:

  1. Congratulations on a job well done! What a year for you and your beautiful projects!

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  2. Woohoo for the Midwest Sewing Posse!!!

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  3. wow, look at all that beautiful eye candy you made! you have had a productive year. I got away from the flickr swaps for the last part of the year but now I miss them. Post baby I'll be back in business I think. I miss waiting for goodies in my mail!

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  4. Astonishing output! Congrats -- and I will be reading along to see what 2012 brings you!

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  5. Wow, you've had a fab year! Love all those makes, and looking forward to seeing what comes next...

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  6. What a year Megan! I absolutely love your quilts from '11. I'm hosting a 2011/2012 link-up party at Craft Buds if you want to join us! I'm hosting a 2012 goals link party, if you'd like to join us! http://www.craftbuds.com/craft-buds-2011-year-in-review-link-party/

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  7. You have had a grand year. Looking forward to seeing what you create in 2012!

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  8. What a lovely bunch of projects, it is so nice to see them all together like this. I remember watching you make most of these as you posted them! Count me in for the solids swap, I am so glad you and Elizabeth are willing to do it again.

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  9. I think you've definitely had a darned good year! It's so fun to see these year-end posts, see all the quilty goodness in one post. BTW, Ryan decided today that the pouch you made him is for all of his new superhero guys from Santa. He just loves lugging that pouch around!! :)

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  10. All beautiful! Such a lot of lovely projects :)

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  11. Wow, you've had an awesome year! I just love your style and finishes. Those bee blocks from {sew} beautiful bee are amazing. I know you will have an equally great 2012!

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  12. A great year for makes, they all look fabulous. I'm really looking forward to the next round of FTLOS, I loved the first round. Im going to pull back on swaps for the first part of the year but would be open to private swaps later in the year. Happy New Year

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  13. WOW!!! Such beautiful makes -- very inspiring!!

    Happy New Year to you!!!
    Maureen

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  14. WOW!!! Such beautiful makes -- Very Inspiring!

    Happy New Year to you!!!
    Maureen

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  15. What a wonderful collection of work. Congrats. Happy new year to you!

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  16. Hooray! What a beautiful recap of your very productive year! 2012 is going to be awesome. I would so love to be at Sewing Summit this year!

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