Well, half my apples are appliqued onto the background fabric! The polka dot one on the far left is the most recently done one, and I can see that I am getting better. Still have four more leaves to do on this side, then six apples, stems and leaves on teh other side. It will be a cute little runner when I get it done. Maybe even this fall!
I love that fabric that runs down the middle of the piece, between the two black strips. The design looks *exactly* like apple seeds!
Omg. I didn't tell you. This weekend is my high school reunion. I won't tell you how many years, because it is shocking, and my teeth will all fall out when they realize how old I am. (They forgot. Teeth are dumb). Anyway, I have a way cute outfit I think I may wear, and proper over the top footwear. On Friday, I will meet up with my BFF from that era, Ginger, who is now a drama professor at a Bay Area university. Oh my, did we have fun back in the day. We went to Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane concerts at the Winterland Ballroom, and pretended not to notice the definitely illegal fragrance in the air. Those were the days. We were cool, but pretended to be way cooler than we really were!
Then, Saturday is the big day. Everyone who is still on the continent and kicking will be there. Cubberley Class of 19**. Big turnout.
My high school beau will be there, which always makes me want to make that extra effort to have the perfect outfit and makeup. His son just got married today, so how he is able to make it to the reunion is a story in itself. His wife can't be thrilled about him ditching the relatives that must have turned up for the occasion. That just shows you how big a draw these reunions are!
I always have such regrets when I go to my reunions. I realize that there were so many wonderful individuals that for whatever reason, I did not befriend back then when I had the opportunity. They turned out to be intelligent, interesting, multi dimensional people who would have been fabulous additions to my life. Why didn't I recognize that when I was 15 or 16? I had my safe little circle of friends, and stuck with it and never ventured farther afield. Something I will caution my little grand daughter Evangeline about.
So, these reunions are opportunities aren't they? Life is never so short that we can't add friendships, no matter how late in the game. I will let you know how I do!