Much of the food purchases for the Thanksgiving feast has been made. A few more details are yet to be had. But I am excited to prepare a dinner for my daughter and her beaux. My son and family are unable to come from Louisiana; he works at the VA hospital there even on Thanksgiving.
My daughter has always loved Thanksgiving more than other holidays: her favorites: food including the important mashed potatoes, family with the focus of the celebration gathered around the table together sharing what they are thankful for and football. While she has moved to Detroit, the Green Bay Packers remain her team. Yesterday she watched the game through her zoom to my computer while it is facing the tv screen. The Lions were playing simultaneously. Both teams ended up winning.
I truly enjoy being with her anytime. What a wonder to see how this pink screaming baby has grown into such a mature strong person. And I am privileged to be a part of her conversations about triumphs, losses, and struggles.
So the house is being cleaned, and straightened and organized in preparation. Not my favorite thing to do, but makes for a better me. I will give much credit to the spouse who has been exemplary in his help. The holidays are here.
The only sewing I have been able to do is 2 of my Tilda blocks for the Everlasting pattern by Cory Yoder. This brings the total to 14 of the needed 20 blocks. Each block is 16 inches big, and I sew an additional line to each triangle to make bonus ones. (16 per block, 320 for the quilt)
My goal is to have the 20 blocks ready for retreat.
Otherwise, my handwork time has been for cross stitching on Christmas projects. The first one is for the Jingle Ball in 2 weeks. EEK. My Hands On Design pattern uses pearl cotton and whisper both of which I have not used before.
Hope you will enjoy the holiday wherever you are, near or far.
have a great holiday with your family - I have to make a pie or two and then it is just the turkey on Thanksgiving
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