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Here's a look at all the "Chicken Salad" blocks I've sewn-  They actually aren't finished-  Some will need embroidery and all will need eyes and borders-  That's the millefiori

I've felt a little bit better today than I have for quite a while-  In fact this morning was quite good for a little while-  I was out of bed for almost an hour before I had any really bad pain-  This afternoon I was able to get the binding sewn onto the bad of "The Dance"-  That's the English hand-pieced millefiori quilt you might recall that I started last year-  Daughter Andy and I are going to the beach at the end of this week and I plan to take it along to sew down the binding on the back of the quilt-  I'll also take a jigsaw puzzle and a good book-  I am in no way a sun worshipper and will not be spending a great deal of time in the sand and sun-  The condo balcony which overlooks the sand and surf is good enough for me-  Andy on the other hand loves to lie on the beach-

Note: I just noticed that the photo is horribly out of focus-  I think I had the camera on the wrong setting-

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On 04/27/2022, Barbara Anne said ...

I'm so glad you had even a brief respite from that pain, my friend.

LOVE Chicken Salad and I always admire your wonderful applique! Perhaps you should take Chicken Salad to the beach with you?

The Dance is a world class accomplishment and am glad you're bravely getting it bound.

Hugs!

On 04/27/2022, Deb said ...

Hi Susan, I don't check in often but always love seeing what you're working on. I've done one Lori Holt quilt... but that was before she started doing her quilt patterns with required templates. I'm for the simple route of sewing. You seem to be great at applique..I'm not. I recently finished a sunflower quilt (pattern by Vanessa at Lella Boutique). It's at the quilters now, and it turned out great. I had decided to do it long before the sunflowers for Ukraine came about.
Also....just finding out about your precious doggy. So very sorry for your loss.
I hope you have a nice relaxing time away and recuperate from your surgery.

On 04/27/2022, Deb said ...

P.S. I had the same problem with my computer. The "A" didn't work. I never realized how many A's are typed! So I eventually had to invest in a new computer. So glad I did. It was worth it.
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