October 12th - Columbus Day....

Today is Columbus Day. Being "classically vintage" I remember when October 12th was celebrated as Columbus Day - the day Christopher Columbus discovered America. I was telling someone the other day what I remember most about Columbus Day as a kid growing up in Tacoma - the "Columbus Day Storm". It was a huge windstorm on a Friday night in 1962. My sister and I were in junior high and my folks were in a co-ed bowling league that played on Friday evenings. So Sandra and I were "home alone". What I remember most, was doing the stupidest thing imaginable (looking through mom eyes now). We went outside and stood in those 60+ mph winds! Pretty dumb!!

Anyway, today is a gorgeous day in Whatcom county, isn't it? I should really go out and fiddle with some of my pots that need cleaning. But I am looking forward to playing a bit with fabric today sometime too....woke up a bit on the dizzy side again, so we'll see.

This was the latest thing we finished at the shop. Started it B.D. (before dizzies) and Jan helped me finish it this week. It's a fun panel from Clothworks that we added a couple of borders and binding to and we have something fun for the season! It's quick and easy, so you still have time to make it and hang before the 31st! Tomorrow, a picture of a quick and easy Trick or Treat bag - ok?

Okay, better get to the paperwork, laundry and "other" stuff. Have a great Columbus Day all!!