WHAT’S UP

Trying to fix Windows Live since my computer problems so this post is just mainly a test.  Oh, and to let ya'll know I'm still alive.  What’s a girl to do?  I can’t breath, can't think, my head is stopped up and my ears are ringing.  Looks like a doctor visit for me tomorrow.



At least the rash and blisters of shingles are almost gone, but I still have the residual tingling and aching in the nerve endings which may hang on for a while.  Needless to say, no sewing is being done.

It's been really cold today, hovering around 30 degrees or so, so the fireplace is glowing, and we are covered with quilts while we read or watch television.  Waiting to see the next dramatic events to take place in Downton Abbey.  Looks like the valet is about to be in big trouble with the law regarding his dead evil wife!  Yikes!

CATCHING UP

I, like many others I'm sure, have fallen in love with the PBS series, Downton Abbey.  I missed Sunday night's episode so I watched it on the internet.  I wonder if Lady Mary and Matthew will get together after all?  I also missed The Good Wife so I spent Monday catching up on my shows.  The internet is such a fabulous thing, isn't it?

If you have an interest in reproduction fabrics, may I recommend a new blog called Material-Witness.  The most recent entry is about pillar prints with a bit of history and numerous photos of reproductions.  It just so happens that I have one pillar print in my collection.

Sorry that I took it with the pillar going sideways.  My computer
 is on the "fritz" and I couldn't turn it up vertically.

I bought this print back in probably 2005 while working at a local quilt shop.  I had admired it for several months before I broke down and bought any.  I'm so glad I did, because I still love it.  It's from Moda, a Barbara Brackman and Terri Thompson fabric based on the Spencer Museum of Art Collection, 1810-1840 Pillar Print.

My 12 Days of Christmas quilt is quilted and ready for binding.  You can see the border edge of it under the second picture above.  I plan to work on it tonight and have a photo to post sometime tomorrow or Friday.

Time to keep on stitching -                                    Donna