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That title makes it sound like there are happenings. They aren't that many, believe me.

I had promised my sister that I'd make some bed pads to keep at her house. The short version is that another sister suffers from dementia and is living where the pads are going. You get the picture, I'm sure. I got a reminder text this morning and started working on the pads at noon. I chose ugly, heavy fabrics that I'm sure I wouldn't want for a quilt.

It's not a difficult chore; there are only four pads ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 7 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottesews , @fleurdelisquilts , granddaughter , long arm sewing machines , marley , projects , sewing , sisters

Before the flu came for a long visit, I worked on another of Mrs. Mary Lee's quilts. (My parents' neighbor. I wrote about one of her quilts here and about another finish quilt here.) I've had three quilt tops for, uhm, four months already. Anna brought them when she picked up the last ones, but we discussed my getting to them after the holidays. It's after the holidays, so...

For the most part, Anna gives me carte blanche on the quilting. That is the most fun! Stress-free play! And while I do enjoy piecing my own quilts ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 9 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottequilts , @fleurdelisquilts , customer quilts , finished quilt tops , finishes , long arm sewing machines , quilting

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