At the risk of sounding dorkier than I usually do, this quilt has been a joy to work on. AGF has free patterns, and this one is Pacific. And look - I still have some Seth Apter fabrics! I love these colors, and I loved hand quilting it. But it’s time to move on. There has been a huge pile of gorgeous greens and blues fabrics just begging for some interesting design. And I’ve decided to repeat the Glam Clam pattern. It’s been pin basted, and it has now been my new evening companion for the past few days. The temperatures have recently dropped - we’re in winter for sure. Sitting with this quilt on my lap as I stitch is a perfect way to spending chilly evening.
And of course Sew Powerful purses. I was delighted to get these three made and mailed off with these other 18. Time to start a new batch. This Zambian ministry is now over 10 years old and has spread to Livingston in addition to the capital city of Lusaka. My political distress over the November election results grows with each day’s news as Trump begins his second presidency on a revenge tour. Look at the appointments he’s making. The system of checks and balances is out of whack and getting whackier by the hour. I sincerely hope in 4 years my conservative brother can say to me, “See? He was good for our country and values.” But we have been on the road before. It’s impossible for me to give this convicted buffoon a second chance. And I am appalled at those who voted this narcissist into office. So, I will sew. And sew. And sew. And then I’ll sew some more.