Tuesday, December 26, 2023

🏵️Best of 2023🏵️

Quilters love quilt parties! Cheryl @ MeadowMistDesigns is having a year end quilt link party, her 9th year hosting the "Best 5" blog posts of the year!
Here are my best 5 favorite blog posts of the 2023, in chronological order:

1.  🎉 Milestone: Number 1,000 🎉  I quilted my 1,000th quilt on my longarm in April! Quilt number 1,000 was my Bonnie Hunter Chilhowie 2022 mystery quilt!!! For the backing, I followed a pattern from Kelly of My Quilt Infatuation's new book, Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs!

2. 🚗Road Trip🚙  We took a 5,500 mile road trip in June through 12 states, 8 national parks/monuments, 5 quilts shops, while I sewed 4 quilt & hand sewing projects!!! 

3. 🐮Fab Farm SAL Finish🐴 While we were on our road trip, our DD1 gave birth to our second grandchild! Wes arrived early but safely. 💝 I made this Fab Farm quilt for him, as part of a SAL with KathleenMcMusing hosting!!!

4. 🐶National Dog Day Quilt Party🐕 Our granddaughter, Laurel, loves Paw Patrol! As part of the National Dog Day quilt party hosted by Susan of QuiltFabrication, I made her a Paw Patrol quilt!!!

5. What the Judge 👩🏼‍⚖️ Said, 2023  I entered 7 quilts and 1 crocheted item in our local county fair in August. I recorded the ribbons I was awarded and the judge's many comments, often surprising! 
Thank you for stopping by my blog this year, reading, and leaving comments! I broke my left wrist on December 22nd. I will post my final quilt numbers for this year on December 31st, then will be recuperating for as long as it takes.

Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy

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29 comments:

  1. PamDecember 26, 2023 at 5:01 AM

    I always enjoy seeing your quilting!

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  2. TuridDecember 26, 2023 at 6:30 AM

    So fun to see you mystery quilt. I made a smaller version of it this year.

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  3. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeDecember 26, 2023 at 7:39 AM

    Oh, my, I hope your wrist heals quickly! Take care, and have a happy new year!

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsDecember 26, 2023 at 8:04 AM

    Nancy, I always enjoy seeing the beautiful quilts you're making and your amazing quilting. I'm so sorry to hear that you broke your wrist. I did that a few years ago, too - no fun! Take care - sending you quilty hugs!

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  5. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlDecember 26, 2023 at 9:46 AM

    What a lovely retrospective of a full year. I hope you have a wonderful 2024!

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  6. DebbieDecember 26, 2023 at 11:20 AM

    What a terrific, creative year you had!

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  7. LauraDecember 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM

    Great review! May your broken wrist heal quickly and completely! Happy 2024! :)

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  8. grammajudybDecember 26, 2023 at 9:13 PM

    You had a great and beautifully productive year! I enjoyed reading all your posts. I hope your wrist heals quickly too. But take care of yourself first! Wishing you a wonderful new year!

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  9. KarinDecember 26, 2023 at 9:22 PM

    I am in awe...1000 quilts! That is truly amazing. Wishing you a speedy recovery from your injury.

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  10. Andree G. FaubertDecember 26, 2023 at 9:55 PM

    Oh Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about your broken wrist! Do take the time to recuperate well before getting back to everything.... Congrats on your 1000 quilts! Wow! I love all of your quilts, especially when they have the beautiful Japanese fabric in them. Take care of yourself and all the best for 2024!

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  11. TracieDecember 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM

    Nancy, I loved reading this post and the others. It was fun to read your county fair post. I always loved the Dakota County Fair and would look for your quilts. You had a fun and productive year with beautiful finishes. Plus, it looks like a year filled with happy events.

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  12. Quilter BonnieDecember 27, 2023 at 6:40 AM

    I enjoy seeing your quilts. You have such interesting blog posts as well. Congratulations on 1,000 quilts quilted! You are an amazing quilter! Praying for healing and recovery of your wrist.

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  13. piecefulwendyDecember 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    I enjoy seeing your quilts, too, but also the fun family news and trips. Take care of that wrist; hope it heals quickly.

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  14. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterDecember 27, 2023 at 9:40 AM

    So sorry you broke your wrist! I hope it heals quickly. Love this review. Have a great New Year! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/12/27/wednesday-wait-loss-360

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  15. time4stitchnDecember 27, 2023 at 3:40 PM

    A broken wrist: what a bummer! My heart goes out to you!. I love your synopsis of the year both your cute grandkids and the beautiful quilts. Kudos on your magnificent ribbons.

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  16. KathleenDecember 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM

    What a great year you had. I love all your favorites, but the Fab Farm with tiny Wesley...so special. I wish you a speedy recovery ... it is so hard having this happen. I found focusing on what feels good to get done, and the rest will happen in its own time.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 29, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    You are amazing Nancy, and such an inspiration!!! Hoping your wrist heals quickly, and sending love and best wishes for the best year ever in 2024!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 29, 2023 at 8:22 PM

    Above is from Missy - not sure why it is anonymous! 🤣

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  19. Alycia~QuiltygirlDecember 30, 2023 at 9:38 AM

    Wow!! that is a super great Top 5!!! Love them all - and amzing 1000 quilts!!! Go you!!!

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  20. Karen's KornerDecember 30, 2023 at 1:50 PM

    What amazing achievements. Congratulations.

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  21. CherylDecember 31, 2023 at 4:07 PM

    What a great year filled with fabulous finishes and a road trip. Thanks for linking up with the Best of 2023 Linky Party!

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  22. maggie fellowJanuary 1, 2024 at 5:27 AM

    wonderful top 5 - I hope you heal quickly - I have enjoyed all your projects this year

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2024 at 11:18 AM

    I'm sorry about your broken wrist. I hope you heal well and quickly too! I enjoyed reading your favorite five posts!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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  24. PreetiJanuary 1, 2024 at 1:57 PM

    It was fun to see your quilt projects, the smiles and the ribbons too. Not a surprise, really! Wishing you continued creativity in the new year!

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  25. dqJanuary 6, 2024 at 8:52 AM

    Grace, the national park photo looks like Bryce Canyon National Park. Is it? I am wondeeing if any of those parks you visited were in Utah. It is likely because we have 5 if then: Bryce, Zions, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands.

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    1. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingJanuary 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM

      Yes, I'm replying here since your email isn't attached--that photo was taken at Bryce Canyon NP. That was the only one in Utah we went to in 2023, but we have been to all 5 national parks in Utah. Utah is a treasure trove of beautiful parks!!!

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  26. dqJanuary 6, 2024 at 8:57 AM

    Your thousandth quilt? Wowzer! It is beautiful. I am glad it was yours. Love the border on it.
    The barnyard quilt is darling!

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  27. MelanieJanuary 20, 2024 at 2:44 AM

    Nancy, this is a beautiful collection of posts. And I hope your wrist will heal fast and well. xo

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