A big comfy chair and some needlework...

Oh dear, my leg has decided not to work today so all cleaning, organizing and being otherwise productive has been put on hold. Luckily I stocked up on projects, books, and handwork kits while in Paducah...so I'll have to sideline myself and let the professional cleaners work while I stitch. (I know poor me...)
I made up a sample for our guild meeting on Saturday. My friend Paula is doing a Program on using wools and silks in your quilting projects. We wanted to have a couple of examples handy so I made up this little needle case using cottons with wool applique from a free pattern on the web. Took less than an hour! (Helps that I have less wool to choose from...if it were cottons it would have taken me an hour to pick the fabric from my stash!)

I also have resurrected an Ocean Waves project. After looking at several vintage ones at Paducah and on line I've decided I like them best when they have darker backgrounds. Initially I used a light blue and think that may be why it went to the back of the closet. I tried using this indigo flower and am much happier. I am also happy that Brownie is doing much better with the new medications...even if it means she is back to stealing fabric and block surfing again.
When I opened the door for the mailman today he quickly said, "it isn't your test envelope." Instead it was a package from Lynn at Rocky Creek Scotties. A few weeks ago they hosted a "guess the day the puppies are born and how many" contest. I jut love seeing her daily posts with Scottie puppies. Macbeth however was very interested in this box...it got the "sniff-over" by Brownie and Mac. (who always work as a team...)Mac decided any box with a tennis ball is ok by him...
though he does look a bit guilty for taking the ball out doesn't he! Trust me the guilt didn't last...