Friday, December 23, 2011

Goodbye Houston - Hello Boston

Well guys it is going to get pretty quiet around here for a while because I have big news.

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

I got a new job!!

Only it's on the other side of the country in Boston, MA.  So I am in the process of turning my entire life upside down and move almost 2,000 miles away from my home in Texas.  And holy cow y'all moving is the most expensive thing ever.  I have moved a couple of times before but always for school - always with set time limits.  So I could leave things at home and only take what I needed in a dorm or an apartment.  Now I am taking everything - or actually it seems like nothing as I am getting rid of almost everything I own, which is a lot harder than I thought.  Although when I get there I am going to buy a whole new wardrobe as it apparently gets a lot colder in the north east than it does in the south!

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

In moving I am leaving a lot behind more important that just stuff - namely my entire family.  My immediate family though is very close.  Especially my little sister who is who I made this quilt for back in 2008.  Even as I type this I am questioning my decisions like crazy.  In taking this opportunity I am giving up my life here, my possessions, and precious time with my family.  I know they want me to be happy and do what I need to do for my career, but damn its really hard especially since this inst like school and I will be around again in 2 or 4 years.

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

To date this is my favorite quilt I have ever made.  I used Heather Ross's mendocino line because the Little Mermaid is her favorite movie, and those mermaids were just to die for.  So even though I am going to be almost 2,000 miles away I hope my sister will continue to love her quilt, which she uses everyday now, and I get to come home and visit them all often. 

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

I quilted it really heavily by following the piecing and following my previous quilting line, so they are about the width of the walking foot apart.  As a result of all of the crazy time consuming quilting and the softness of the mendocino fabric it has the most lovely drape ever. Plus I am a total sucker for white bindings.  I love them because they just totally pop.  You can especially see the denseness of the quilting and the brightness of the binding on the back side. 

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

So as I prepare to cross the Mason Dixon and head up north (geeze I am going to miss BBQ and Tex Mex) I am trying to stay strong, keep breathing, STAY WARM, and spend wisely (no crazy fabric purchases for me anytime soon) as I start a new life. 

Beth's Gaggle of Mermaids

11 comments:

  1. Good luck with your move. The world seems so much smaller now with all the technology we have so hopefully you won't feel too far away from your family.
    The quilt is gorgeous too!

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  2. Congratulations! Good Luck with the move. The quilt is beautiful!

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  3. A big move like that is difficult but one must decide what is best and forge forward with confidence. I will be praying for you. I hope all your dreams are fulfilled in your new location....can't wait to read more about it.

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  4. As a reader of your blog from Boston, I say, welcome! You will love it here. I moved here myself 8 years ago and it ended up being the best move ever. I can fill you in on the quilt shops! Best wishes~

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  5. All your Beths will miss you terribly.

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  6. Wow - that's major! Wishing you the best as you transition!!

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  7. Congratulations on your new job and best of luck to you on your move! I live in California, my brother and sister-in-law live in Texas and another one of my brothers (I have three) lives in New York... Skype is our friend! It's been a great way to keep in touch and "see" each other even though we don't live close.

    That quilt, by the way, is GORGEOUS! I can see why it's your favorite. :)

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  8. best of luck to you! moving is wicked expensive (to use the lingo you will soon be hearing everywhere!) but boston is a great city! you will find other food to love, promise! i will tell you some places to go!

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  9. Good luck on your move and your new job. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get settled! Just let me know anytime you get hungry for BBQ or Tex Mex and I'll go have some for you her in Abilene!!! What can I say, it's the best I can do!

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  10. congrats on your new job! have a great time in boston!

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  11. We will miss you in Houston, but I have a bunch of friends in Boston, so expect a call from me!

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