Sunday, December 28, 2014

Christmas Present

Yesterday I had a nice cup of Chai tea in the teacup and saucer that my friend Maxine gave me.  It was made in Bavaria by the Johann Haviland company.

Today I will go to her house to help her celebrate her 90th birthday.

It's said that
Old friends are the best friends. 

And this is true in many senses.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Unexpected gift


Unexpected gifts can be really nice.

Yesterday, my neighbor Brady, whose dog Kayla stays with me from time to time, brought over a jar of homemade chutney. 

Since I'm a sucker for this type of thing, I was very pleased to get it.  It's pretty zippy, and I think it's going to be eaten up pretty quickly.

I hope that those for whom I've made Christmas presents will enjoy them, too.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Linus Connection

Yesterday I went to my first Linus Connection meeting.  This is a gathering of people who create and donate quilts, blankets, and afghans to children who are  " in crisis situations in our area. The blankets go to children in hospital emergency rooms, in crisis centers, in foster care, battered women's shelters, to any child who is in need of a little extra security in their lives."

An amazing pile of blankets was collected.


 

I had taken a package of fabric a few months ago at a Pflugerville Quilt Guild meeting.   I made a top and turned it in with a backing for one of the longarm quilters to finish up. 
I don't know if it will be returned to me to be bound or if someone else will do it.

The colors were not my favorites, but they played together nicely.

I plan to attend and contribute regularly.  It seems like a good cause and a good group of people.