Hats and Happy New Year!

Hello! It has been an interesting year for this creative person that is for sure! Jobless, then worked at a call center (ugh) and now working at a fabric store. Definitely a transition year for me. I am hopeful for the new year because I see it as a blank canvas ready for life to paint it's picture. Endless possibilities are out there. There are a few goals that are being set but no 'resolutions.' Goals are better :)

My creativity has really blossomed over the past year and am looking to see what is next. Last year after being let go from a job without notice it really got me down for a while but generally I'm happy so it didn't last long, besides, with love and support from family and friends, you can't go wrong no matter the situation.

On with the creative part...for Christmas this year I sewed, crocheted, latch hooked, painted and made many gifts as usual. On Friday and Saturday last week for whatever reason, I decided that after being 'done' with gifts there was two more to be made. Ah, the mind of the crafty individual is never idle. In addition to other gifts, fleece hats seemed like a nice little extra to add on. Well, there was no pattern that worked for the picture in my head so it was time to experiment and make my own. It was like the three bears, too big, too small and finally just right. In the end there were leftover hats, what to do with them? Hm...as luck would have it, my friend posted on FB yesterday that she was collecting for a donation to the Dorothy Day Center for the homeless. She happily picked up my extras. YEAH! Last night with my left over fleece, I quickly made some more so there were about 10 to donate. What is a great way to end the holiday season. Have a great new year everyone and stay safe out there! CHEERS!

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