12 Weeks Ago

It's hard to believe that it's been 12 weeks since I began my journey to a healthy lifestyle. I have been diligent and continue to make daily strides toward creating a body that is strong, healthy, and vibrant. As I've journeyed over the last 12 weeks I have discovered more about myself than I could ever imagine. Being selfish when it comes to taking time to better your life by exercising, eating right is actually okay. Over my life ( 46 years) I have gone through many changes and the one constant in that change is me. I am the journey, I am the catalyst for change I want to realize in my life. At the core of my existence is my relationship with God, for without him I can do nothing. So join me as I share this journey and the simple steps that I've taken over the past 12 weeks. My husband, my greatest supporter has been my cheerleader, my biggest fan, and of course a critic when I step away from my goals for health and wellness. Everyday I get to choose health and life. Thanks to Bilal Konte for his dedication to creating a life of health and wellness and not just a quick fix. Join me in my journey!

Quilts, Redwork, and Cross-stitch

Well I have decided to begin writing about another element of the Developing People, whole-life focus.  The creative self.  I've found that when I am creative, I am a better person, easy to engage, and full of life and vitality.  Creativity allows me to exhibit the attributes of my Father, God and to create something from nothing.  Here are my creative works: 

WIP (work in progress)

• Underground Railroad Quilt
• all pieces are cut, labeled, and organized
• Two blocks sewn
• Redwork Quilt
• Embroidery of 7 blocks
• 1st block in progress
• 6 blocks to go
• Choose red and white fabrics, cut 8 inch squares
• Choose borders/sashing
• Quilt with white thread
• Black & White Paper Pieced Flowers
• Hexagons cut
• Pieced one flower 
• Wool needle Kit
• Pieces cut
• Stitch together-applique
• Kitchen Coffee Potholders, hand Towels, wall hanging
• Add border trim
• Applique to hand towels
• Quilt squares for wall hanging and potholders
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear Quilt - Jeremiah
• Add borders to squares
• Join squares with solid color blocks
• Add sashing and borders
• Quilt

UFO's (Unfinished Objects)

• Pink/Brown Girl Quilt
• Pieced
• Add borders to extend size
• Quilt
• Bind

 

Projects to Start

•   Art Quilt - New Pieces Fabric, Berkley, CA for Momma
• Flower Art Wall hanging - Adrien
• Jean Quilt - Ramsey

This is not an exhaustive list but it starts the record of what I'm working on.  Often people ask, how do you have time to do all of this?  My answer is simple, I make time for the things I'm passionate about and creativity is one of those passions.  When I make time to create, I feel joy, happiness, and complete.  So use your creativity today, and rediscover your passion.

Kelly