I want to bring the blog up to date before we take a week off for our trip to Israel, to visit Shara. The three weeks since we made our reservations have hurried us to this point, with loads of projects and preparations that have kept me busy, busy. We have continued to quilt, some of the very largest kings in the last week and I’ve finally got to record the exciting results on my camera for your pleasure and enjoyment.
I have collected lots of request items to pack in our luggage to bring Shara the tastes of the States that she misses most: cheese macaroni, goldfish and ring pops. An entire suitcase overflows into our bags with boxes borrowing room not available in the original one bag we allocated for her treats. It’s like visiting your kid at sleep away camp, except they aren’t coming home in a couple of weeks.
I have gathered the longest skirt I own, a shade of persimmon, a kerchief (eggplant and gold), special kippot, a pad for my prayers, film and batteries for my camera, a bathing suit (!) and walking, walking, walking shoes. I’m preparing the hand applique project for the 10 hour plane ride, although we both hope to sleep through the night – not likely.
I’m putting the finishing touches on an apron for Shara, full bib and ruffles at her request. There are a few loose ends with store projects, like the new pattern sample I finished and the Molly Story Quilt that I would like to start quilting. But I’m at the point when some things must now wait…
With a few adjustments, we will start assembling the quilt today. This particular quilt will go up for auction at the Mother’s Day Luncheon hosted by the 