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Yes I have been doing a lot of hand stitching and it has been crimping my style as it has really slowed me down! I finished quilting my "Hourglass " quilt and put the binding on it . It makes a nice lap quilt for someone chair-bound, or just sitting and watching tv. I also have been working at my "Hexie" quilt. I have been putting it on my backround. This top will be totally hand sewn. On the wider black side will be some hand applique. Only have to finish the two ends where they are pinned down. Sue Carroll came by today and picked up two older sewing machines  that I donated to her for her volunteer work. She not only teaches women to make quilts at the local jail but other life lessons also . Not only that ,  but also to do something not just for yourself, but also to share and help one another and get along. Many of these lessons were never learned growing up with these women. Sue has a great deal of patience  to deal with these women and...

IT is overcast here the past few days. Even though daylight savings it is still darker than one would like. At least on the bright side there is no snow yet! Just cold.  I have  joined a swap this year , a secret santa swap. I have everything wrapped in fat quarters and stuffed into a mailing envelope . So that is already to address and ship! I decided to quilt my "Hourglass" quilt from "Angles With Ease" myself. I did three lines of straight stitching in the red  zig zag of the quilt. I now also have the binding sewn onto the front and just have to finish  hand sewing it to the back. the back This weekend there is a big arts and crafts show at the local high school and at several churches. So with all the inspiration it will be very busy at work! Chatter with you later,Martha.