I’ve taken the week off writing to catch up on a few projects that I’ve had on the go. Like this queen sized triple Irish chain quilt in autumn colors which I was commissioned to make by a friend for an October wedding:
and this baby quilt I made because I liked the fabric and I need to replenish my dwindling stock:
I’m going to Dubai for the weekend to visit friends, talk quilting, and yes, buy more fabric. A quilter can never have too much you know.
I leave for the airport at dawn Thursday to arrive in Dubai mid-day. Today I’ll do some pre-trip organizing and packing. My son has a pow-wow at school Thursday – of course, because it’s not convenient timing for me and life is that way. He’s supposed to go dressed as a Native American and the moms have to supply the food! (the memo the school sent home was very excited about that announcement – me, not so much) The teachers very kindly sent home a recipe for me to make – a casserole that calls for four cups of wild rice, broccoli and cream cheese. It just so happens that I have wild rice but you know – it’s expensive and not available in Egypt. I don’t think that I’m going to waste four cups worth of my supply on kindergarteners who won’t appreciate (or even eat) it anyway. And cream cheese? Tell me where Pocahontas got cream cheese. I’m making some alterations to this recipe and will send a wild rice pilaf instead – white rice with a handful of wild rice for decoration and texture cooked in broth and tossed with dried fruit. Not only will it taste better at room temp I can make it tonight.
Fortunately his costume is all sorted out and he will look adorable.
So you won’t miss me too much while I’m away, Karen McCullough will be here this Friday to talk about her story “A Vampire’s Christmas” – she’s even going to give a copy to one lucky commenter. Whatever else you have planned for the weekend, make sure you stop by and leave a comment for Karen!
Ta-ta!
Wow, that triple Irish Chain is gorgeous! The baby quilt is sweet. Nice color choices.
Enjoy your time away!
Nina
by Anonymous February 20th, 2008 at 5:28 pmGorgeous!!!! Enjoy the trip!
by Betsy February 20th, 2008 at 5:40 pmOoh, good shopping in Dubai. Have fun!
by Shelley Munro February 21st, 2008 at 7:49 amHello Karen
by Sarah J. McNeal February 22nd, 2008 at 11:24 pmI love the Vampire Christmas story. The excerpt was so intriguing and I feel sorry for Michael, the dying vampire. It sounds like a wonderful story–and I don’t even like vampire stories. All my best to you,
Sarah McNeal
http://www.sarahmcneal.com