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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

As The Year Ends

On this final day of 2013, I've decided to share my top 5 of the year. I've really enjoyed the posts that so many of you have done and I think this is a lovely way to reflect back on what we've accomplished. To be honest, I was a little surprised as I started my journey back in time, I did more than I thought!! So, here are my picks of top five for this past year.
1. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-to-do-with-rag-bin-sweat-shirt.html
Remember the sweat shirt that went from this,
 to this?

2. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/04/we-won.html I stepped out of my comfort zone and took a chance.

And thanks to the help of so many of you, WE WON!!! The show was taped back in October and will air sometime in either February or March of this upcoming year.

3. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/07/cracking-shell.html This post is somewhat connected to the piece above. I wrote from my heart and as it turns out, many of us have shared a similar experience.

4. http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2013/07/butterick-5678-given-cinderella.html You may remember that I had lots of fun with Butterick 5678 this past year which includes the dress below.

 5. A list like this would not be complete without this amazing project,  http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/search/label/Mary%20Bridge I dreamed and so many of you stepped up and made it happen. Thank you!

A good year :) A very good year. Thank you for the support that you've given, be it in visiting the blog, participating in the Mary Bridge Pillowcase project, comments that you've left, supportive emails, all are gifts that you've so generously given. As I close, I'm reminded of two pieces that I love, both are from Les Brown.
Leap and grow your wings on the way down.
Refuse to live an unlived life.
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17 comments:

  1. becki-cDecember 31, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    You have been such an inspiratin this year! Out of all of these projects, I can't decide which is my favorite, they are all stunning. You have truly leapt and grown your wings this year.

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  2. shamsDecember 31, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Wow, Rhonda. What a truly impressive set of accomplishments!!

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  3. pdiddlyDecember 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    double wow from me too - amazing projects of which you should be proud. Happy New Year

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  4. VickiDecember 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Great year for you! Best wishes for 2014 :)

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  5. Linda TDecember 31, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I bought that Butterick pattern with the intentions of trying out some of your creations you so generously shared with us. It wasn't to be this year, but I have high expectations for 2014!

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  6. NancyDecember 31, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I absolutely love the skirt from the sweatshirt. WOW! I saw the skirt before I realized the fabric from which was it made. I am just in awe. Imagine this skirt in black and how elegant it could be for an evening event. The black and white dress is lovely, and the pillowcases - amazing. I am still working on some, just getting around slowly because of my knees, and can't spend too much time at the machine at a time, for the same reason. Can't wait for them to be replaced in the spring. Happy New Year. Thank you for all the enjoyment and inspiration I have received from your blog. I wish you all the best in the New Year, good health and much happiness - and of course, lots of new fabric and plenty of time to sew.

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    1. RhondaBussJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:39 PM

      HI Nancy, Good luck with the knee surgery. You've given me a great idea with doing the skirt in black. One can never have too many black skirts!!! Happy New Year :)

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  7. RobynDecember 31, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Happy new year, Rhonda! I'm always inspired by you, thanks for sharing so freely!

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  8. twotoastDecember 31, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    A great year indeed - and many thanks to you for your generosity in sharing patterns/organizing pillowcases etc., etc.,

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  9. MaryDecember 31, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Great year, Rhonda! Congratulations!

    Wow! Look at all those pillow cases!

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  10. SharonJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    I loved travelling with your on your journey this year so inspirational and generous. Happy New Year and all the very best for 2014.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    A magnificent year Rhonda! You should be very proud of your achievements.

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  12. JeanJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    You've been a great inspiration this year -- so much creativity! Happy New Year!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    A truly impressive round up Rhonda - great accomplishments and wishing you many more in 2014

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  14. SewingadictaJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    I'm happy to have shared with you a full year, full of great inspiration and your projects, without a doubt, this year has been fantastic for you, I wish you all the best for you in this new year, dear Rhonda.

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  15. kathyJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I remember meeting you at Sewexpo in Puyallup. A pilot who sews.
    You have had an amazing year.

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    1. RhondaBussJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:37 PM

      Hi Kathy! I remember you too!!! Will you be going to the expo this year?

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