Today I finished a lovely Asian version of a Judy Sisneros design called "To the Nines." While I included it in my gallery on the right, I just had to post this picture too for two reasons. First, my adorable dog, Merlin, really wanted to get in the act when we were taking the picture. Second, this allows you to click on the picture and see the gorgeous detail in the Asian fabric. I haven't figured out how to do this when I post pictures in the gallery. I believe this piece is my best work yet. I am finally truly pleased with the outcome of my efforts. While the design is not difficult to make, it does take some time. Although Judy's book suggests you can finish it in a day, count me out in that department. I spent considerable hours making this. There isn't a seam that doesn't match perfectly - at long last! And the quilt is nearly perfectly square. "Yes, Virginia, there is a quilting Santa Clause," who happened to appear for me in May instead of December.
Because this is a gift for a friend who has been to China many times, I am very pleased it turned out so well.
This week I have a two-day class at Cabin Fever in Auburn on the Shadow Box pattern. I purchased spectacular batiks for this class. Kathy Sanchez is teaching the workshop, so I am really looking forward to this. Also, I will pick up my Japanese puzzle quilt on Wednesday. Thanks for Kathy's work on the finishing, I know it will be an extraordinary quilt for our home.
More tomorrow about skating and my latest athletic challenge - training to walk the Cowtown Marathon in October in Sacramento!
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