It’s been a long time since I did a daily blog.  Other than complaining about my hip hurting (yes, I’ve managed to develop arthritis there, too!), is there really enough to talk about?  Hmm, let’s see . . .

For my anniversary present to Brian, I gave him this quilt . . .

"For My Hero"

Brian gave me . . . the Fusion 24 from HandiQuilter . . .

Fusion24 with ProStitcher

The ProStitcher part is the bit that’s going to help me make more beautiful quilts.  Drawing flowers has never been a strong point for me so this will help — A LOT!!

Since our anniversary on May 30, I’ve been sewing for my student who is 8-1/2 months pregnant and learning my machine.  Well, after it was installed on the 16th of June, I began learning my machine.  I’m doing pretty well considering I’ve not had any formal training but I’m not going to declare myself a “professional quilter” until I at least work on my own quilt tops (yeah, that stack I have in the closet!).

It’ll come with time and I have to be patient.

And NO, I won’t be retiring any time soon– I still have to HELP pay for the Fusion!!  He wouldn’t really GIVE me a gift that expensive!!  (Or would he and I just figured I had to help with it?)

Hey, Brian . . . Honey?