What a long strange trip its been..

This past week that is. First, Monday the fridge dies, while trying to get one that matches the other appliances that can be delivered before Sept 29 ( can you imagine living in a house with a kid without a fridge till then? ) - that salesman was obviously a bachelor. Then the earthquake, which I really thought was the roofers working on the building having a problem, and now a pending hurricane. In the face of all of these disasters, I find that once damages have been checked and found minimal, the simple elemental pieces of life bring an increased satisfaction. For me one of these is hand stitching. I have been working on hand applique for the 2012 Red Hook Quilt, and also getting ready for quilt marking and basting for hand quilting with the handstitchers at the September 6 meeting. If you would like to join us and learn to add beauty and longer life to your quilt then check the handstitchers page for a supply list and join us. The BOM will also be doing handwork (on September 3) but they will be beading on quilts. The supply list for that is on the BOM page. Remember that even if you are not part of that group, you can attend and learn the technique, just let us know you are planning on being there. Keep safe and dry, and have that hand stitching project ready in case we lose power!!