Out of character, I was the first one up and ready. Duff hadn't slept very well and got some more sleep. We closed things down, got a breakfast burrito at Beto's--the best ever--and were on our way. I worked on appliqueing my peony wreath. The lighting was perfect driving into the sun since we were going west and south. I'm learning about how important lighting is in sewing and crafting. I've seen advertisements for Ott lights for decades but always shrugged them off. Now I am coming to understand their value, especially since I've noticed that as I'm aging--just a little, you know--my eyes aren't quite as sharp in dimmer light while I am crafting.
See how it's coming along?
I love it, and am so proud.
There are two more layers on top of each flower, and 3 buds in each group of vines and leaves.
I chose to do a blanket stitch with one strand of floss. Our kit came with a green variegated floss, and I've decided it's not my favorite. I would have gone with a solid for this project, but this is how we learn what we like and what we don't and what works and what doesn't.
This wall hanging won't be perfect by any means, but once I have it quilted and hung I will like being able to go to it and see the mistakes and realize how far I've come one day.
The guys were at Priesthood meeting and Duff met them after for their traditional dinner. We girls got take out from Cinnamon Productions, visited, and fussed over Ainsley, who has changed so much even in 6 days. When the guys came home, she heard Josh's voice and whipped her head around to find him. As soon as he came over to her and started talking to her she broke into the biggest grin that just took over her face. She loves her daddy!
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