Things don't turn out like you'd expect

greenmonstr — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:35:00 GMT

The hurricane has passed through New England. We were on the "windy" side, which wasn't that windy. The leaf and stick fairy paid our lawn a visit, that's all. However, Vermont was on the "rainy" side and they have been devastated by flooding. Some towns are literally cut off from the rest of the state by flood waters. It really hasn't gotten much attention in the national media but we should all say a little prayer for the people of Vermont.

On a lighter subject, yesterday I did some more work on the soccer T-shirt quilt, putting the borders on. I really hate putting borders on. Also, the center square is a picture of my son which is bordered in black, which I chose because the shirts are all different colors and they are bordered in black as well; unfortunately, after I finished the whole top, I felt like it looked like it's a memorial qiult or something, though he is very much alive. My husband didn't think so but it's bugging me so I am going to get some soccer ball buttons and embellish the center square with them. I have never embellished a quilt before, so this will be another new thing.

I have even more respect for people who make up patterns after this experience. I made up the design, and I thought I had planned it all out, but it didn't all go the way I expected it would. It's a very simple design as well, so people who create intricate patterns must have a great deal of patience! I will post a picture once I have finished it.

Suzanne

Life as a Greenmonstr : borders

Things don't turn out like you'd expect