It has been a beautiful, cold, November morning. I will be away from my studio for a few days. In the meantime, my Grinch project is in the works. I received some great ideas from friends on how to use the Grinch blocks I made. I finally decided to make a double-sided pillow, as suggested by Sandy, at Gray Barn Designs.

I am not happy with the hearts I have made so far, so I will try again later.
Yesterday, I went to drop off a quilt top with my friend, Jeana,for quilting. I find our visits to be very inspirational and educational. Jeana is the one who encouraged me to enter a quilt in the GSAQG Quilt Show two years ago. Because of her, I was able to win Honorable Mention in the first-time quilt category for a quilt I made in honor of my mother.

Jeana surprised me with this crystal sewing machine yesterday. She is such a sweet friend.
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