OOPS!

After Bruno and I worked so hard to get my quilt loaded on the new quilt frame........

Something went terribly wrong.  I have to be really honest and tell you that it was operator error.  In my vast concern to be sure everything was just right on the frame..... I forgot to put the presser foot down.  Yipes.

I did eventually get into a sort of rhythm with it though and I think I'm getting the hang of it.

My stitching is not perfectly uniform and I'm still nowhere near where I'd like to be on proficiency.

And mind you, this is with the machine set at turtle speed.  LOL  Oh well, I've been having a lot of fun figuring it out.  (Yes, muddling again!)  It's fun to learn something new and to have a new toy to play with.  I so appreciate my beautiful daughter and her roommate for buying me the frame and Mr. Muddling for buying me this super-fast new machine.  I'm a blessed woman.

And speaking of blessed, would you take a look at what came in the mail this afternoon from my friend Margaret in Australia!

She said she had gotten this little guy for a present for me for next Christmas and then decided not to wait.  I am so glad!  Isn't he the cutest?  He will have to get acquainted with Gina and Homer.

And look at this chicken and rooster stitchery she made!  Does this lady know me or what!  I love it. 

I have some beautiful fabric that Karen sent me in October that would look super good with this couple.  Hmmmm......ideas swirling. 

So, some new things learned, some (lots of) goodies in the mail, some new toys and ideas for more play.   THAT's a good day!

Hope you're having one, too.

Hugs and kisses,