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I spoke previously about pattern testing this quilt for Meags & Me.  I finally finished the top.  It is ADORABLE!  I handed it off to Liz to quilt today.  I just thought I would share the top with you all.  If I were to make it again, if they didn't make this change, I would decrease the applique pattern by ~20%.  Doing this would allow the rest of the quilt (very top and very bottom) to fit on

 Sewing clothes for my grandsons is definitely testing my abilities and not just my ability to stitch a straight line! I have been making more tops for the boys, and matching patterns has again been a challenge.

First up a Snowman top for the littler grandson

and a win! A Snowman the right way up :)

Next up, a much more ambitious Octopus Hoodie for the older grandson. Some wins here too

Check out the pattern matching on that front pocket! I confess to being a little bit thrilled when I saw that :)

Sadly the joy did not last, unbeknownst to ...

First of all, I want to thank those of you who reached out to me with words of encouragement, commiseration, empathy, and scripture after my last dispirited post.  As burdensome as this forced isolation is, it would be so much worse without technology and the Internet as a lifeline of connection.  I love all of you so much!

Spirit Song Quilt Top on Wall, Backing Fabric on Ironing Board