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Monday, January 4, 2016

Word of the Year: WORD16 at Elm Street Quilts

I have been playing this weekend with my Word of the Year:
SOAR!

Charged to create a mini and link up with WORD16, hosted by Patty at Elm Street Quilts, I actually incorporated my word right into my Daily Dot Journal Quilt!

Patty wanted us to display our mini in a way it can be viewed throughout the year, so I framed this motivator for display in my office:

I really like it, and perhaps I will do something more with this sometime during the year!
Maybe something with a bit more pizzazz...

I love all the words behind SOAR. I view them as necessary components.
Reflecting back on the past decade, it seems to me I have done my fair share of gliding.
A good thing in the swimming pool, not necessarily so in other areas!
I am rapidly approaching my mid-century mark and wanted my word to remind me that old dogs can learn new tricks. Personal challenges I have faced these past few years have tested my confidence and I want to Let Go & look to the future.
SOAR will serve as a reminder to think positively throughout the year and take action.

Plus, I just really like the word:)

Elm Street Quilts One Word 2016
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13 comments:

  1. Lara B.January 4, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    "Soar" does sound exciting Heidi, as do the words you put behind it. I love the daily circle you created to show it too!
    I don't so much mind gliding either. We live near the Niagara River and every day get to see the hawks gliding and playing in the updrafts.

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  2. MaryJanuary 4, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    That's a great word! I like the framed words and the Mini you made.

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    1. HeidiJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:32 PM

      Thank you Mary, I will be showing the rest of the Dots later in the week!

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  3. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    I LOVE your word SOAR!!! Looks like we are both ready to let go and look to the future with a new energy! Let's do it!!

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  4. KayJanuary 4, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    Great word, and I love the mini quilt. I think I will make a cushion with my word on it, which is Enjoy. x

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  5. Karen SJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:57 AM

    Lovely choice and I like your reasoning behind its selection.

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  6. Patty January 5, 2016 at 4:19 AM

    Soar is a great word for 2016 and I love how you've incorporated it into a quilt. Thanks for participating with Elm Street Quilts Word16!

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  7. KateJanuary 8, 2016 at 4:02 AM

    It's a great word to focus on. Good luck developing your wings this year.

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  8. MicheleJanuary 8, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    I like and hope it works well for you this year.

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  9. KaHollyJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    Stellar post! Well thought out and well written. Down right perfect, and delightful to read! Love your mini!

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  10. LisaJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    Great word! Be an Eagle!

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  11. janJanuary 20, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Heidi! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Such a great word and a fabulous project! xo jan

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  12. VeraJanuary 30, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    That is a great word! Even though I had to look it up in the dictionary, lol.

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