Ticking them off !

             Since we've been home, I've had a list of things to do ......and I'm ticking them off as I go !


1. Steve's quilt is finished
2.Haircut was done yesterday .Now I no longer look like a Banshee. I didn't want to scare the doctors and nurses in the hospital after my knee operation. First time I have had a male hairstylist as my usual 'April" was away o holiday. I am quite pleased with the cut.
3. Blood tests done, ECG done.
4. X- rays done. Why they need another x-ray of the knee I don't know. IF it was bad enough to warrant a knee replacement in February, it's still bad enough in August. There is no miracle to make it better !
5. Dental exam today.
6. Spray Fabric adhesive bought. I've never used it before with my quilts, but we'll see if it make the job easier. I'm going to iron Owen's quilt top and the backing today, use the spray and it should be ready to hand quilt.

Here is Steve's quilt top

 ready to be folded and put in the pile.

 ED went to a u pick for raspberries. We froze some and then we had a Jam session. Easiest
 jam I've ever made because I was the supervisor ! Afterwards I made some scones. Nothing better than freshly made jam with homemade scones. Didn't last long !

Today we hope to trim the Birch tree- if the weather holds off. rain is forecast. I'm on the last strip for the Nostalgic quilt afghan, then I just have to sew it together and knit the borders. When we were in an antique a shop in Washington, we found a cone of wool that they were selling for $24 ! Terry has just given me seven !! I can't remember how many she's given me before that! I knit the afghans and then we give them to members of the staff for their first babies from both of us !