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Word for the Year

January 20, 2017July 22, 2020 Post a comment

Hi friends!

Many businesses choose a word each year to be their guide. Their focus as they move forward. Sometimes the word is focus. Or maybe Accept.  Accomplish. Intentional. Create.

You get the idea. I thought long and hard about a word this year for me and my business and I have decided on Thoughtful for my word.

Thoughtful.

 

Thoughtful means showing consideration for the needs of other people. Showing careful consideration or attention.

I like that. I think these days it is important to consider what we say, consider thoughtfully what we post, and what we do BEFORE we say, do or post. I have always believed that my business is not just about creating but about serving. I strive to create quilt designs that are interesting, but also to create patterns that are easy to follow.

Like everyone, I don’t always hit the mark. But I try. I am not perfect or even pretend to be. I just strive to be the best I can be. To fix mistakes as I find them. And to consider others- to consider quilt shops and what they need, to consider quilters and what they need…

Thoughtful.

So the question is, what would you like to see here this year? I know I have to do a video of my Braid Template demo; I have promised to do that. What else would you like to see?

Truly, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me or to comment below.

happy quilting,

Kate

 

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Hi! I'm Kate Colleran, a designer who creates quilt patterns, fabric and surface designs. I lecture and teach about quilting. Welcome to my online home!

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