Lexi and her boyfriend

 It was Lexi's lucky day! Not only does she have a new leash, but she got to spend time with her boyfriend Wednesday. 

Lexi and Wednesday

Yes, he is a Husky, and they love each other. The minute they spotted each other, it was like that scene in the movie where the two people ran into each other's arms. Both were running to each other. Of course, they remained on their leashes, but they had so much fun jumping, smelling, and doing what dogs do! 

The biggest issue is that both dogs are friendly. Except that they are overexcited to play, and other dogs (and more dog owners) freak out and call them aggressive. They are NOT aggressive—they just want to play!!! So they had a great time, and I hope we can get them together for a good run session! In the summer, I'll offer to host a play date for the two. Murphy will have her nose out of joint, but it's not about her! 

I must say that Wednesday is always impeccably groomed, Lexi, not so much!! 

At last, my desk area is back to normal. There is clear space to work, and that makes me happy. I have two more follow-ups to send out this afternoon; after our UFO Club meeting this morning, there will be two more. The three presentations went well, and that's all that counts. The two for this morning are also ready! 

The mostly clear desk area

You've heard people say that dogs have short memories. The dogs are hoping their peeps also have short memories. Murphy always goes for the walk first. Lexi is not happy about it, but if I take Lexi first, Murphy barks. DH does not like barking dogs. However, I've noticed that when I return with Lexi, Murphy is standing at the door. Are you expecting another walk? I don't think so!!! I should switch the walking order and see what happens. 

MOM - what about me? I need a walk! 

I popped over to Diane's and picked up another carload of stuff! I didn't get any additional fabric as Diane's stepdaughter is taking what's left. Well, that's good for me, and I hope it all goes to good use. 

One more carload of Diane's stuff

This was mainly the detritus that hangs out in our spaces. Binders with photocopied paper, rulers, crap off the cutting table, and gosh knows what else came home in those bags. 

This is the kind of stuff we should eliminate from our sewing rooms, as it is GARBAGE!!!! I managed to go through some stuff yesterday afternoon and will go through a bit more today. There are some small drawer units filled with crap - is any of it useful? No idea. 

I found this quote amongst the stuff, and it's so true -- get those good dishes out and enjoy them, as I enjoy my bone chine tea mugs every day. And yes -- I put them in the dishwasher. I'd rather they fade from use than be found in a box when I'm gone. And what about the memories of people saying - I remember those cups - she always used them. I'd rather that than no one knows about them. 

Get the dishes out!

I found a couple more handouts prepared by me. The paper is either in the GOOS (good on one side) pile or the recycling bin. 

More handouts written by me

And this brought the whole thing home rather sadly. There were notes that Diane had made for the quilts she was making for me. I did not keep the notes -- there's no need, but it's such a sad affair. But her husband is so grateful, and how could I leave him to clean up the crap in those drawers. I literally grabbed everything and shoved it into IKEA bags, and I'll deal with it here. It's much easier anyway and would take eons to do at her house. 

Notes for the quilts Diane made for me

The two sewing machines are the only remaining items in her sewing room; I will deal with them another day. There is no rush; I will provide the details when I have the information. 

Then, I was on to the next project, that box that had arrived a while back. I took it to Studio U, where there was plenty of room to work. 

What's in the box? 

Inside the box is a huge roll of 114" wide fabric. 

A roll of fabric

It came from Spoonflower. Look at the pretty stickers on it. 

Sticker from the Spoonflower fabric

I need to cut two long pieces of it and quilt them. The backing is on the long arm, and I'll cut the front later this afternoon. It must be quilted by tonight. I have a few other things that need to be done today, so I'll pop in and out of the Virtual Retreat to ensure they get done. By the way, this roll of fabric is for a customer, not me. 

It wouldn't be such a rush, except I'm away next week and don't want to wait until February to finish these things. Some of them need to be completed NOW. The bottom line is that the list is getting shorter, but there's no time to slack off. 

I had a chuckle during one of yesterday's classes. I talked about the Olfa Circle Cutter, which many in the class said they had but had never used! I made a video on how to use it. Here's the link if you want to check it out. 

Don't forget that we have a Virtual Retreat today. Here's the information. 

Sunday, January 26 -- Starts at NOON EST

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81073536036?pwd=uxRqMnK1aSKrmrcSO78w8QQs5g44eA.1

Meeting ID: 810 7353 6036
Passcode: 596838

On that note - -I'm out of here!!! 

Have a super day!!

Ciao!!