It's finally finished!

The TOP, I should say! Now I need to get it quilted. This is called "Dresden Bloom". I took a class with Lee Ann at the Quilt Box in Kewanee, IL (my lovely hometown). The class was scheduled from 10-3, however Lee Ann, myself and one other die-hard stayed until we were bodily thrown out at 6:55 p.m.! When I left I had the center bloom done and applique'd and all of the other bloom pieces made. I applique'd two more 1/2s at mom's house and finished the rest this weekend. The finished quilt looked so hard, but the toughest part was trying to understand the dang instructions to prepare for the crazy class. Ugh. Once I got there and talked to the teacher, the pattern company could have worded their instructions better. Anyway, move your mouse over the picture and double-click to enlarge for a better view -- if you dare. . .

Halloween Night

Olivia was a purple princess and her girlfriend was the polar opposite (red princess). Augie was "SuperAugie" again. Emmerson was Neo (Thomas Anderson) from The Matrix, his buddy was a "Chick Magnet" with Barbies and Bratz stuck all over him. His brother is the bloody skull in front. They had a great time, weather was absolutely perfect.

Next weekend is area honor band, which Emmerson was chosen to take part in. He has been working on his music with his private instructor and will practice all day Saturday before their Sunday afternoon performance. We are all very much looking forward to hearing "The Great Locomotive Chase", which is a very modern band piece. He just got a new professional Conn D10 and is improving with his new horn and it's new abilities.