My two blocks - they aren't squared up per her instructions. I could perhaps see me making this block for myself one day...perhaps. Maybe as the center of a medallion quilt.
While sewing those, I worked on getting my Scrappy Strips Star quilt sewn together, as she sent the two blocks she made for me at the same time she sent her fabrics. My goal is to have the top assembled before Saturday so I can take it with me to quilt on my first recruiting trip. I think it is a perfect candidate for big stitch quilting with colorful embroidery floss.
Now, to completely change the subject - last Thursday and Friday was my office retreat. As we have for the last 4 years, we spent the night at Fort Lewis Lodge - I love that place! Not only is it beautiful, but there are quilts on every bed! This was my room this year. I have made a point of sleeping in a different room every year so I can enjoy ALL the quilts.
Then, this weekend, a friend visited from Atlanta, and I had a great time showing her around south western Virginia. I know I am biased, but it is breathtakingly beautiful here. Seeing it through someone else's eyes helped remind me of how blessed I am to live here. We went places I've never been, and did things I've never done. For one thing, we bought an enormous whole trout and cooked it on the grill. My kids were quite impressed that the head was still attached to the fish (ick!), and Jason declared that he wanted the head. My friend's husband is from Cameroon, and she explained how the head is actually the "honor piece". I was skeptical, but she showed him how to remove the meat from the head, and the fool even ate an EYEBALL! If you are squeamish, look away NOW!
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That was brave of Jason,,,,
Oh my I don't know what to say. Didn't you say you have a hard time getting them to eat vegetables? Yuck!
I'm glad to hear that the LBT block is easier than I first feared, too. I will be working on it later this week.
I like fish but rather have them not looking at me while I'm eating it - lol! Good for Jason for being willing to try something new. Did he like it?
I dont mind if the head is still on the fish but I draw the line at eating an eyeball ....blerk.
Like those heads? Come to Japan.
Eyeballs are highly over-rated.
You have an adventurous son :) I think the Lone Star Blocks look great, love the fabric choices and CONGRATS on the sale of that quilt, you do beautiful work. Bernie
Did he chew it too?? Uck and a quick gag from me. He should try out for some of those TV shows where they have to eat gross stuff. He may do well!!
We ate lots of red snapper while on our honeymoon in Mexico, but, I would cover the head with my napkin, then the nice waiters would bring me another napkin and just smile. I surely wasn't going to eat any part of that head. Boys will be boys.
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