Winter Tablerunner

This is a "Winter Blues" Table runner that I made as the January project with the quilted table group on Yahoo. The pattern is "Jolly Jingle" from Happy Zombie. I hope I got that right. The original pattern used a charm pack and the stars were black. Most of us in the group used the winter blue fabrics. All of the fabrics are blues, even the stars. I raided my stash for this one. I'm so happy that I didn't have to go out and buy anything for it. I think I've got a scrap of batting that will fit perfectly and I've got the fabric for the backing. I'm going to back it in a flag print so it will be reversible. Double the use from one project. I hope to get it quilted next week. I will probably just quilt in the ditch on it.

Yesterday Howard and I visited the dermatologist. We are both fair with blue eyes so we are susceptible to skin cancers. We made our regular visit to have some spots checked and frozen before they could turn bad. I had a couple on the back of my hand and one on my face. I do try to avoid a lot of sun during the summer and use a good sunscreen when I do go outside. I even have to use it on my arms when I drive in the summer. Best to be cautious.

Finished knitting a wrap/shawl for me to use when watching tv in the evenings. Haven't got a photo of it yet, but it's blue, my favorite color, and so soft and cuddly. I really think I'm going to enjoy using it. It will be nice to carry along in the summer when you go to a movie or such and the a/c is so cold your teeth are chattering. This is the first thing I've made for myself in a long time. I usually give away the things I make as gifts. But, I do enjoy making gifts for other people.