3 YEAR PROJECT NOT QUITE COMPLETE

After two and a half years, I finally have the face of my hand stitched quilt completed.

A really good friend, Celeste McClure, invited me to take a class out in Bever County the first year I moved here. I was so grateful for that invitation and the hand of friendship. Her invitation blessed me in incalculable ways. When we first moved here we bought a standard. I had never learned how to drive a standard. I had to learn on the winding, hilly, roads of Pittsburgh; an adventure I don't want to repeat. She gave me an opportunity to get out of the house and out of the city and drive through the beautiful landscape of Pennsylvania. A much needed reprieve.

I will never forget the ladies from the class. They were all so kind. I often had to attend with Sierra in tote. Maxine, the lady who taught the class, always made sure Sierra had toys to play with.

I really hate the colors and patterns I chose. I think the quilt is way too busy. However, I love every memory tied up in this quilt. I think because of that it will always have a place in my heart.

I am done with the face. I am going to cheat and send it to my sister Michelle to stipple it and then maybe my mother will bind it. Hopefully, that won't take another three years.