It’s all in the definition

I’m beginning to fear for my sanity.  But when you try to pin it down, sanity is a really tough word to define.  Everyone’s definition might be different.  For instance, I work in the field during sugarbeet harvest and some might say, “what?  are you nuts?”.  I understand that.  My husband, however, would think I was crazy NOT to work in the field.  See what I mean?  Definition.

On the other hand, when the opportunity arose to join an applique’ group, I did.  My husband said, “what?  are you nuts?”  I understand that too.  Definition. 

OK, I understand that I probably don’t need another group to join that will have some expectations of me.  Still, who wouldn’t want to join a group called “The Bent Needles?”  (I’m still saving “Twisted Sisters” for the right group.)  I have done very little hand applique’ in my life so this group will give me a good nudge in that direction.  Plus part of the group are very accomplished at applique’ so maybe if I sit next to them, some of their knowledge & skill will magically flow over to me.  I won’t know unless I try.  I just hope no one notices me trying to suck knowledge/skill out of them. 

I missed the first meeting but joined them Weds.  Frankly, I thought I’d be off the hook for dragging out my needle – bent or otherwise – because there was so much talking to get out of the way.  We did finally settle down and got busy.  Here are a few pictures of the show & tell:

This group of blocks are all from the talented and prolific hands of JV:

JM (who is “trying” to teach a few of us) is working on this beauty:

A couple more are in the works from LL and Mrs. Farmhouse (Ms. Karen):

Me?  I took out an old UFO from many years ago and that I don’t particularly like any more.  It will make good practice before tackling something I love.  I have big dreams of all the lovely things I will make with applique’.

What?  Am I nuts?