Of Migraines and The Music Theme Quilt

Just when I thought my recent back-to-back migraines were an anomaly, did life throw me a curve ball. Yes, another round of wicked headaches - and I do mean wicked, with a capital WICKED! My husband, ever the great caregiver, was wonderful.  As I was in a near state of hysteria and panic from fear of what was to come, he was calming, compassionate and loving.  Won't bother with the details of how I spent the weekend, but I can assure you, Dear Reader, it wasn't as I had planned.  I am only just now emerging from the migraine fog and starting to get a clearer, less painful head, to the extent that blogging seems like it might be good therapy for me. Let's move on to happier topics, p-l-e-e-z-e. 

After what seems like an eternity, the music-theme sampler quilt top is complete and ready to go to the long-arm quilter.  I made the sleeve also, so the quilter can sew this in at the same time as the binding, thereby ensuring the stability of the quilt while it hangs on the wall.  This piece will be quilted with a note pattern, which should be cute. I must admit I'm glad this one is complete.  At the top, you will see a close-up of a couple of the blocks.  The finished quilt top is shown at right. 

Now I am feeling a bit "quilt-less."  I need to purchase fabric for a crib quilt I am making for a baby due in May.  Ah, an excuse to visit the fabric store, as if I needed an excuse.  I will get started on this little piece next.  

I am looking forward more classes at Cabin Fever Quilt Shoppe.  My quilting buddy and I are taking a class in March (a Freddy Moran class) and I'm taking Kathy S's Shadow Box class in May. Between those two, I have a Landscape Studio class (also taught by Kathy S.) in April. I love taking these classes as I learn so much.

While I seem to have slept all weekend, I find myself pretty beat, so I'll sign off now. More later when feeling better.