Sara's Quilt and Japanese Puzzle Class

Over the weekend, I worked on the 'comfort quilt' for my friend's daughter who is fighting cancer. It's adorable.  Butterflies, lime green, purple and blue.  Looking at the fabrics, I had concerns about how they would look in a quilt.  But these are Sara's favorite colors, so I wasn't making this for me.  I felt so good while I was sewing this quilt, knowing that Sara could use it when she goes to the hospital for chemo or at home.  

Yesterday, I received an update from Sara's Mom that she is going back into the hospital today for another round of chemo.  This after a 9-day stay because she spiked a fever and had to be hospitalized.  Likely, her immune system is so depressed by the chemo that she was fighting an infection.  The good news is that Sara is eating well at home now and even enjoyed a big meal at Chili's with her family.  We are praying for Sara to get through this chemo treatment with no complications.  What a brave young lady she is.  

I am taking a weekend class in Pine Bark or Japanese Puzzle.  One of my best friends is taking the class with me.  She's a masterful quilter and so far beyond my capabilities.  She is also a very positive and uplifting person, so I am really looking forward to not only learning a new technique, but spending time with her.  I have some anxiety about this class as I think it's a complicated technique.  At the same time, I'm excited about learning something new.

Update on my Asian-theme wall hanging.  The long-arm quilter says it will quilt just fine!  I was so glad to hear this.  It will be ready in late February.  I can't wait to see it.

Right now, I have three pieces out for quilting.  I shudder to think what this is going to cost (guess I should have asked, right?), but it will be well worth it at any rate.

Finally, I haven't skated at all this week, as last week I fell five times in one hour. Ouch! That's more than I have fallen in the last two years. Fortunately, I am all in one piece and no worse for the wear.  I'm looking forward to my skating lesson tomorrow as I am going to work on my Ten Fox ice dance in the hopes of testing this in a March.  

Oh - did I mention my voice recital on Sunday??? This is my first voice 'performance' in front of people.  Should be pretty interesting!