The Pizzazz of 9-Patch Pizzazz

I've made good progress on my 9-Patch Pizzazz Tuscan landscape piece. But, I didn't put two layers of the sewn strips for the 9-patch on top of one another to cut them into 2 1/2 inch pieces. I cut them individually instead. Of course, I'm worried that this is going to cause a problem when I start sewing (tomorrow, hopefully), but I'm confident I will be able to work through it. This pattern is fun to make, but challenging too. I like the bold, contemporary look of this design.

I am making a quilt for my skating coach for her birthday in June. I purchased some wonderful Christmas fabric featuring skaters on a pond, little decorated villages, dogs running about, kids on sleighs, etc. I am going to use the 9-Patch Pizzazz pattern for this as the fabric really lends itself to the design. Think it will be great looking. 

I finally made the hanging loops for "Tranquility" so I can deliver it to my acupuncture therapist when I go for my next appointment. It does look quite pretty and will complement the beautiful Asian decor of her offices.

Looking forward to tomorrow with a couple of hours of skating and an afternoon spent quilting and being with our doggies.  Our older gentleman, Merlin, is feeling a little punk tonight after having his rattlesnake vaccine booster today, although our girl, DeeDee, is doing fine. Hopefully, he will be feeling much better tomorrow.