As I'm looking around for any other little forgotten Halloween things, I'm looking at my quilting space with a new eye. It's always good to survey one's turf.
The office is currently a pit. An old desk is about to go and a newer desk, which has been filled with whatever junk didn't have a home, is moved to the office. I threw away what seemed like a ton of old junk, some of which has been hiding in that desk for about 20 years. I was hoping getting rid of stuff would make a bigger dent in the overall collection. As it turns out, not so much. Do junk drawer inhabitants mate and make new junk? Sure seems like it. Even Toby can't stand to look. Bummer!
On a happier note, a big quilt that will be a Christmas gift is nearly ready to be quilted. It has retaught me some lessons that I apparently forgot. It's really annoying, but I won't make that mistake again soon. I will post a picture when it's finished, but maybe not until after Christmas. I don't want to accidentally give the surprise away. My mother always says not to say or write (and by extension, email or post) anything you don't want to see on the front page of the NY Times tomorrow morning. Good advice.
The quilt above is an oldie but a goodie. I made it from a pattern, which is long gone, about 20 years ago and I don't know who the designer is. After all this time,it's one of my favorites. It just says "chilly fall evening" to me.
I took this picture this afternoon (while enjoying unseasonably sunny weather) and find it interesting that this tree dropped all the leaves except those on the right of the shot. I can't remember if it always does that or this year is special.
I am given to understand that dogs don't understand photographs. I believe this. Yet someone who lives here seems to understand posing to her best advantage.
"Am I not lovely to behold?" This dog is a piece of work. But if you need a furry foot warmer, this is your girl!
Enjoy this moment!
Candy
