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I finally snapped some photos of the two UFOs I finished in November. Here is the final Kitty in the Corner wall quilt, about 35" square. I took the time to try some freehand feathering in the center and border. I didn't like the way the corners turn on the small white outer border. I see these kinds of projects I do for myself as times to experiment. Sometimes I'm pleased (the quilting) but other times not so much.

Sorry for the funky angle. It's on my wall at work and it doesn't hang the best floating away from the wall.

Then here are two pictures of the purse I did. I'll need to post the pattern source later. I love the light weight feel, and no I didn't jettison extra stuff when I switched from my canvas purse to this one. It has the necessary outside pocket for my phone and everyday key, and look-there is an interior zippered pocket too! Not shown are a series of smaller open pockets on the other side of the interior. I'm going to like this purse. Now that it is done, I'll use if for a couple of months and then decide how to tailor it for a spring look. Another outside pocket? Sturdier handles? Firmer bottom (can I have that on the purse and myself please)?

Ok-that's it for now. I'll take an in-progress photo of the Celtic Cat quilt soon and report back. Sometime in here I need to attend to holiday decorations. It is December 1 and we have a couple of items to hang that count down the days. And then there are cookies to plan for and bake! Not to mention making time to satisfy the quilt muse in me. Sure will be good to have my DD on holiday break in just 16 days because then my evening homework on-call time will be suspended. Unfortunately that is just too late if we want to get in the holiday spirit.