This past year has been a year of many changes.  We learned to occupy ourselves while isolating to protect ourselves and others.  Several Miniature shows were held online for the first time and I was able to browse shows that I don't think I will ever get to in real-life.  Many of us with Miniature interests found this isolation time well spent doing miniatures or other crafts we may have neglected in past years.  I, myself, spent quite a bit of time finishing my Beachfront Mansion, building some House of Miniature kits and starting a 1/12th scale Santa's cottage.  I also spent a lot of time designing dollhouse rugs and stitching some of them.  I am hoping this winter will be just as productive.  

Unfortunately, we lost a couple of our members this year, one to a move out of province and the other passed away.  We will always remember the contributions of Sue B and Mary Carolyne C with fondness and gratitude. 

We began a new online chat group for the OMEGA members and have been giving ourselves somewhere to talk about what we are currently doing - or wish to do soon.  I hope to be able to hear from all of you in the chat group over the next year as it is very nice catching up with everyone.  Maybe we can actually have a real meeting this coming year!

My hope is that we can all have a better year in this coming year and that life may start getting back to normal. For now, I will wish everyone a Happy New Year and cross my fingers for a better year.  

This year, due to Covid 19, the Gathering was held online for the first time on October 2-4.  Our member Pat M joined in the fun and festivities.  I saved this post for now, when we didn't have a lot of news after Christmas.
Here is what Pat wrote in:

I had a wonderful time this weekend. It was great to connect with many
mini makers. My workshop project is finished and I have a new pattern
for my next project - a 1925 washing machine.

I have attached photos of all my gifts and my finished Hoosier cabinet
(workshop with Sandra Quigley).

Pat

What a wonderful collection of gifts Pat received!  As always, her work on her project is amazing with a lot of attention to detail.  Great job Pat!