We've had a quiet weekend here at The Yellow House. Saturday, I finished reading a Greg Iles book, Dead Sleep (see left sidebar) and started reading Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Vann and Sophie visited most of the neighbors at least once as they made their rounds on the 4-wheeler. And Gene had lunch with us. We had warmed-up leftovers (collards, cornbread, red beans, and pork roast with gravy). Well the cornbread and red beans weren't leftovers, just the collards and pork roast. And it was all good. Sophie enjoyed having Gene here. Maria was teaching a sewing class up at their house, so I guess he was just trying to stay out of the way.
Yesterday, we went to church, then had lunch at Ming Hui. I'm having pain issues again (mostly my back, hips, and legs), so I spent most of the afternoon on the couch. I did manage to finish my first 8 1/2" x 11" journal quilt of the year (see photo right). This is the one for which I got the idea from Karina Hittle's note cards that appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery. Mine is called "Melodie."
Today, I had planned to work on the blocks for the drawing at our guild's retreat later this month at Camp McDowell. There are three or four different pieced patterns for animals. I think I'll start one of them at least. I took one of Dr. W's muscle relaxers (well, actually they're my muscle relaxers, but Dr. W prescribed them) and I'm feeling better than when I got out of bed this morning, all bent over like I was trying in vain to touch my toes. At least I can straighten up now.
I'm getting excited about retreat. It starts on Feb. 21 (Thursday) and runs through Sunday, Feb. 24. A lot of people already have all their projects packed and everything, but not me. I don't even know what I'm going to take yet. I just hope everything stops hurting before Feb. 21.
Vann has gone with a friend from church, Tony H., to fly in Tony's plane. It's a beautiful day, and I understand Tony is a good pilot, but I'm still a little nervous. Sophie's just pouting because they didn't take her with them.
Thanks for all the comments over the weekend. I was glad hear how many of you were excited about the Prayer Bears. I'll probably cut out a bunch of them and finish them at retreat.
Hope everyone is having a terrific Monday. There's definitely a feeling of spring in the air here. Could that old groundhog have wrong--again?
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On 02/11/2008, franny ramey said ...
Sophie looks sceptical.
On 02/11/2008, Gayle said ...
Your journal quilt is beautiful. Take good care of your health. :-)
On 02/12/2008, redgeraniumcottage said ...
What a cute photo of Sophie!!! I'll have to show Madeline. LOL!!
Hope your pain is feeling a bit better. You better get packing!!
On 02/12/2008, Phyl said ...
Love this little quiltie/journal...where in the world did you find fabric with "writing" on it?! Hard to come by around here; the whole piece is lovely,soft,warm.Please
take care of your back (!!!)You will NOT believe we have this in common,too!
That Middlesex book was very interesting.....I'll be glad to hear what you say about it?!Rest and read!
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