It is Done
At least my portion of the t-shirt quilt top is done. All in all it went well. Right now I believe that this was the last king sized top I will make. Of course, things are always subject to change.
Dennis helped me fold the ungainly top up. The pieced top and the fabric I had purchased for the backing is in a bag with handles and Dennis has put it in the car. Tomorrow. I will be making a trip to Old Alley to let Val work her magic with the long arm. What a great feeling! Though I had nothing to prove, when a challenge is met it gives a feeling of a conquest.
One of the first things I did this morning was to send a birthday greeting to Sharon Skolberg. A life-long friend that I have no intention of loosing. Oh for the memories when her and Ted farmed down the road from us to the north. Orlin and Teddy were both from Hector. Sharon and I both went to rural schools just a bit distant from each other. Those memories can become oh so sweet.
Dennis had a physical therapy appointment this morning and I hunkered down to do some tidy, tidy in the studio and also under the hood of the sewing machine. Nothing is messier than course cheap t-shirt material. It is the fuzz that keeps on giving. When I go into the studio after it has been tidied, it is as if I am the first customer in a new shop.
I kind of think that my friend Ann is not very interested in becoming a quilter. First time visit . . . only visit. She went home with good information plus the fabric for a first time project. Time will tell. I have no problem keeping myself busy.
Supper is to be the last container of the beef vegetable soup I had made in January. Dennis commented that it needs a bit of a kick on the flavor. I can do that!
The next item on the list is to contact Kelly in Bird Island as to when he can fit in servicing my machine, I make this appointment once a year before Kelly gets busy in the fields. This checkup is the most important to ensure another year of good stitching. He updates the firmware and not one lint ball escapes him.