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It's time for,
join these fine blogs to see their words
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sew.darn.quilt (you're here)
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Thank you to both Madame Samm and Linda for pulling this Hop together in the eleventh hour!
I'm sure it has proved, for a few of us, to be very insightful and even difficult to find the words.
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I tossed around quite a few words and in the end decided to go with my word for 2013
" RENEW "
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faith,
hope,
direction,
beliefs,
because we don't get to Re ~ Do our life but we can Re ~ New.
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I added my word to the absolutely easiest pillowcase e-v-e-r-,
courtesy of this video from
I've "french seamed" all my pillowcases to give them a high end finish.
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That is a great pillow-case! No one can 'renew' without a little sleep! :) Love your word for the year, and your letters, they turned out great! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLovely words thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your renew pillowcase!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word to start off the New Year with! Thanks for sharing,and enjoy your new pillowcase :)
ReplyDeleteRenew, good word. Great idea to put it on a pillow, as every time you sleep your soul should renew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and creating.
Debra
That is a GREAT wor! And what a cute idea to put it on a pillowcase!! Don't you just love that pattern! Have made lots and lots that way ! But I learned that method years ago! So had years to accumulate the lots and lots, LOL!
ReplyDeleteAre you sleeping with that under your head every night? It will certainly permeate your brain and your dreams and help you to renew.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love what you said about not being able to redo, but we can renew. That's great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteWonderful word and what a great project to use it on. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your word project! I need one of those myself!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great word, we all need to RE-NEW our lives in 2013. Do better then the past, reach for what you want.
ReplyDeleteI like the "RENEW!" The question is, will you hang it in your workoom as a reminder?
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and very inspirational.. Love the dots, so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and colourful project, and very powerful word! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGREAT word! And I love making pillowcases, too!
ReplyDeleteI love your word and the project looks so colourful and fun!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Simple word but meaningful.
ReplyDeleteHI! Carolyn, Great new word you chose,a lot to think about. Your lovely pillowcase will remind you daily.
ReplyDeleteI received in the mail today one of your snowman quilties,I love the red white and blue, I was happy to get one from you.
Yes, re-new is a great word!!! Well done! Great first day on the hop!
ReplyDeleteWell done and your word is a great way to start 2013.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillowcase!
ReplyDeleteLove the word, so appropriate for new year. Thanks for sharing. Susie x
ReplyDeleteSuch happy and cheerful prints...after a nap with that adorable pillowcase one will certainly be refreshed and renewed ready to face the world! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea to put a word on the pillowcase. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteLove the word and your use of it , we all can use a little renewing ! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA good choice of word and a fabulous pillowcase! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your word and it looks wonderful on the pillowcase you made. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous word! One we all need for 2013!
ReplyDeleteGreat word! We need to renew our spirit and hearts every morning when our feet hit the floor! Because every day is a new chance to do something, say something and try something new. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn,
ReplyDeletegreat word, lovely pillow!
Liebe Grüße
Bente
yes, that pillowcase pattern is a lifesaver!
ReplyDeletelove your choice of words. It's so perfect for January, and putting it on a pillow means you'll see it every day of the year.
Good Morning Carolyn...ahhhh renew....terrific for 2013...full of possibilities...
ReplyDeleteLove renew... we are given second chances and fresh starts and only need to take advantage of them and push ahead. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute idea!
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea...I need some renewing myself! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful word for the new year.
ReplyDeleteRenew - great word that can be used so many ways. Fab pillowcase and with French seams .... don't you just love making French seams!!!
ReplyDeleteRenew. I like that! Very nice. Great pillowcase too.
ReplyDeleteLove the word RENEW....my hats off to YOU!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to show"case" your word!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great words to keep your batteries charged for 2013. Thanks For Sharing.
ReplyDeleteSweet and colorful pillow case.
ReplyDeleteGreat words to remember! Love the pillowcase idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice project, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA pillow case was a great choice of where to put this word! I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteLove this - a new perspective to renew instead of trying to live over. Judy C thanks you for participating.
ReplyDeleteGreat RENEW idea!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Carolyn! A pillowcase is the perfect place for that word. You renew your strength when you sleep and it will remind you to renew your thoughts, etc. at the same time. Great job!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn,
ReplyDeleteLove your word for 2013! Renew...I'm inspired. Thanx!
Nini~
Sempre!Adorei sua ideia.parabéns.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat word, love the pillowcase. You can be reminded of your word before going to sleep, and when you wake. So smart. :)
ReplyDeletelove your word and the intent behind it!
ReplyDeleteI love that word! We could all have a little "renew" going on in 2013. Your pillowcase turned out so cute...Missouri Quilts is the best for their tutorials. Thanks for sharing your creation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word to approach the new year. Greet pillow case! You will see that word every night just before you close your eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat thought for a new year! Love the fabrics that you used too-
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiment. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust five letters that get right to the heart of the matter - awesome!
ReplyDeleteI agree, a good word choice, and the pillowcase was a nice idea too.
ReplyDeleteGreat words and a fun way to share. Thank you for you creative idea
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word! Thanks for taking time in this busy world to share with fellow creators!
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I'm going to send a link of this to a friend who loves using re words. She'll love it like I do. Thanks! Jane
ReplyDeleteGreat word and nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. I may use it and put 'sweet dreams' on a pillowcase for my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to put your word on a pillowcase!!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I love your title - Catchy! tee hee.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow case is great! I never would have thought to put words on one - might have to do something for my daughter when she moves to a big girl bed! Thanks for inspiring me :)
What a great word! You are so right!
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
I like to make pillowcases, and this one is a great idea. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tip about the French seams. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! The french seams do not seem to hard. I have to try this. Love yours!
ReplyDeleteGreat word and your project is sew nice! Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE IDEA OF WORDS ON A PILLOWCASE! Thanks for sharing in the hop!
ReplyDeleteI used to French seam just about everything. Maybe I need to relearn that old trick...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to add words to the end of a pillowcase! I like your choice of word, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for teaching me how to do a French seam! Your word is perfect and so cute on a pillowcase!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your word with us.. I like your idea about adding words to pillowcases.
ReplyDeleteyour pillow talk is great! I love your quote as well!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great colors and a good word to begin in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteoh a pillow case is such a good idea! And your word is very well chosen. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGreat word. Very fitting for me today.
ReplyDeleteYou picked a good word to inspire yourself in 2013 and a pillowcase is a great place for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat word, and something we all need to do from time to time. Cute pillowcases
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful word! and a great place to have it, on your pillow. You will see the word before going to sleep and in the morning when starting your day. Love french seams! Super job and thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteActually your word just cracked me up.....just yesterday my daughter and I were talking about the most astronomical library fine we had accumulated (I won - $73.42). So renew is a VERY important word in other ways :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word. Lots of room for thought.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, great idea to put your word on a pillowcase. Smart girl!
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteOh lovely colors Carolyn, I love a pillow idea very much. That way every day you can see this and know it is okay to start over, renew!
Thank you for sharing. Love the colors too
I love it -- love the words, love the colors! What a good word for 2013. :)
ReplyDeletelovely colors
ReplyDeletegreat word. so many things in our life that we can renew.
ReplyDeleteGreat word for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteI just made my daughter a pillowcase using that same Utube video :-)
ktreve (at) hotmail (dot) com
Love your word! Thanks for sharing. very nice
ReplyDeleteI love that you put it on a pillowcase!
ReplyDeleteRenew! Perfect! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteI hope to re new my energy this winter sew that I cna keep up with all the sewing that has to be done. :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
in stitches
I love those tube pillowcases also from the MSQC. Thanks for sharing your word of "renew".
ReplyDeleteRenew was a great choice!
ReplyDeleteA very good word to start the New Year
ReplyDeleteI like your word, RENEW. My 2013 word is FLEXIBLE.
ReplyDeleteRenew is a great word especially at the beginning of a new year. Perfect timing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use your word! Renew can be used in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Love your word!!! Verry pretty pillow cases!!! Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteRenew is a great word to begin the year out with, because most of the time, we are renewing magazine subscriptions, etc. I love the french seams on the beautiful pillow cases. Missouri Star Quilt Co. rocks with great fabric and sales.
ReplyDeleteGreat pillowcase Carolyn! What a great word for this year. I'm still searching for my word for 2013,,,I have too many to narrow it down to only one right now,,,but I found a quilt shoppe with a huge sale on today and bought lots of inspiration ! LOLOL
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful word we all need to embrace! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteWell done on your project for the blog hop!
ReplyDeletehow poetic having renew on your pillowcase.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow case!!
ReplyDeletelovely, such a nice idea and a great font!
ReplyDeleteLove the word you've chosen, and where you've put it. It will be a daily reminder to renew yourself! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA very good word indeed! Thanks for sharing your project with us.
ReplyDeleteFrench seams are wonderful, I agree! Adding words to your pillow cases are a great idea - thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful word, thanks for sharing!
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Pat Sloan
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Renew is a great word! :)
ReplyDeleteI think renew is a great New Years word!
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Renew is a fantastic word!!
ReplyDeleteRenew is a great word! I have to do it all the time!
ReplyDeleteA great word Carolyn and a great pillowcase, thanks for sharing!! Happy stitching, Pauline
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