I have been working to complete the quilt that my neighbor asked me to make for his wife's surprise Christmas gift. This picture is a close-up of part of the piece. If you click on the photo, you can see the detail of the fabric better. I wish the doggie fabric had been easier to fussy cut; as it was, I had to figure out how to cut off as few heads and tails as I could, but this was not easy, as you can see. Nonetheless, I think it is a cute quilt that she will enjoy. They are real dog lovers - like us - with a King Charles Spaniel and Boxer, both very sweet dogs. From a technical skill perspective - with the exception of mis-cutting one of the borders which necessitated having to buy more fabric for one border - this top came together nearly perfectly. I didn't encounter any problems at all. What a relief!
This week I will definitely get my new boots and blades. I am scheduled to make the trek to San Francisco on Wednesday. I do so hope that after waiting all this time (since the end of July) that the boots and blades are worth the wait.
I skated this week only once, but had a fun lesson doing some things I hadn't done before. I complained to Coach J that I was feeling uninspired in my skating. I didn't mean she was responsible for keeping me inspired, but I fear she may have interpreted my comment that way. I need a goal - new program perhaps? I also MUST get out of Bronze dance and move into Silver. One blasted Ten Fox is holding me back! Seems like I will be testing this dance in January with Coach Chris. Please, please, please let me pass it. Also have been working on Silver dances with Coach J and Coach C. I love the Fourteen Step - very quick, very cute. And, of course, there is the Paso, now only two weeks away from its debut at the Coffee Club Cookie Exchange and Exhibition event. I think a group of us are also going to do the Golden Skater's Waltz together. A truly lovely social (not regulation) ice dance done to the Westminster Waltz music. It's loads of fun!
Thanksgiving was quiet. Dear Husband whipped up his famous rack of lamb. We made roasted cauliflower (delicious!) and I made a yam casserole that I liked, but DH was not too crazy about.
We received our new living room furniture the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It looks so nice and really makes the room. With the new stone floor and furniture in the room, we now have a beautiful place to sit, entertain, or just use for reading.
Back to the quilting "salt mines." Am binding one of my table toppers today. Wish me luck.
Onward into the official holiday season!
Well, I guess I won't be testing in January, then. Don't want to go to Vacaville to do this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, as always for your continued support, but I doubt that I will pass far above you, dear friend. You are a wonderful ice dancer!