I started hand-quilting my applique wall hanging the other night; I'm also braiding a necklace for my niece's Christmas gift, so I will work on those two projects this weekend.

Donna

We have 7 family members arriving from Indiana and will be housed at DD's house and in her RV. I have an extra bed, if needed, plus a couple of sofas that a short person could sleep on......that would be me and 5 yo Jaycie. :-)

I'm still working on pillowcases and potholders, but there probably won't be much quilt sewing until after Thanksgiving. I plan on working in the kitchen tomorrow making a big pot of something.......probably chicken soup with homemade noodles. DGS has our van as he got transferred to a restaurant about an hour away for 2 weeks and he needed transportation. DD/SIL bringing one of their extra vehicles over tonight for us to use if needed.

Wow, Lois, you will have a house full! We are going to see my mom in the morning and take her out for lunch, then go to my FIL's in the afternoon and stay for the evening meal. This is his last time hosting a family gathering. Next month he's moving into an apartment in a retirement/assisted living community. (Which means we will probably have several months of helping him get ready to sell his house!)

We rarely host any family gatherings. I am a complete introvert and everything social stresses me out. If I'm the hostess I am usually ready for a rubber room by the time the event happens! :)

Donna

Wish my news was good but I won't be sewing. My daughter's husband died suddenly Tuesday and I'm flying to Tucson to drive down for a funeral. Will be home by Monday but it will be a sad time for her, our New Mexico Quilter. He was a farmer and well-loved so the turn out will be huge. She was amazed when the casseroles started showing up from people she didn't even know. She's lucky to have the community she has there, including Mennonite neighbors, and I think she'll be well looked after. It won't be a fun weekend but we'll all survive it fine.

I am so sorry, Linda. I'm not sure which is harder, sudden loss or long protracted suffering. So good she has a caring community to support her. You are right, it is going to be a tough weekend.

My big square ruler arrived yesterday and I got the tee-shirt blocks trimmed and the top sewn. Today I hope to get borders on and maybe get it in the frame. The grands will be here and I'm working Saturday so may not get to sew till Sunday.

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your son-in-law! Wishing you uneventful travel.

Donna

Sympathy from here too, Linda. So, so sorry.

no sewing this weekend although I did two table runners this week. It is so long since I have sat at my machine, I almost forgot how to turn it on.

We are planning a surprise 85th birthday for my husband, next Sunday, so my weekend is going through photos to create a " wall of shame".

Theresa

Linda, so sorry for the loss.

I finally got borders on the Bricks and Stepping Stones and the Jelly Roll Christmas quilt. I loaded one of them on the frame last night. Hopefully I can get them quilted this weekend.

Jackie

Linda, Condolences to the family on the loss of your SIL. I'm so sorry. Hugs.....

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda, so sorry to hear about your SIL. I am sure it is very hard on your daughter - glad you will be with her.

I am going to FINISH the last 2 months of the 2016 Block Lotto samples if it is the only thing I get done! I have month 10 cut & half way sewn. I need to pick month 11 and get it done. I have a couple smaller gift projects that need to get finished, but may not happen until next week.

DS returns today from his work assingment in the UK (since May!) so we are looking forward to seeing him. His inlaws invited us to join them for Thanksgiving, so will be making 2 sides and a pie to take along on Thursday. It will be different not doing the whole thing here, but will be fun to share with the whole family.

Linda, my sympathy to you and your daughter. Such a sad time for your family.

Linda, so sorry for your loss.

Linda, how sad for you, especially this close to holidays. Please accept my sincere sympathies for you and your family.

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the trip went without a hitch.