Hubby seems better

He actually woke up before I did this morning. I can't remember the last time that happened. so I have to believe that he's starting to feel better.

Spent most of yesterday working on cushions, and managed to finish one. The fabric she brought was horrible! It was an artifical satin that couldn't be pinned without leaving holes--almost like a plastic. It wouldn't iron, and any water spot left a permanent stain. I tried using silk pins in the seam allowance, but it was so tough that they wouldn't go through. I got the cushion made and stuffed and then had to try to hand stitch the opening. When I tried to hold it on my lap to sew, it kept slipping off, so I had to use one hand to hold it and the other to sew. And I couldn't use pins to hold the opening closed. What a pain in the a--! Hand sewing 8 inches closed took almost an hour!

Two more to make in the next few days, but they should be much easier, as they are on linen twill--a good sturdy fabric that takes pins, can be ironed and won't slip. Mind you the backing is velvet, so who knows.

Tonight we have to work a charity bingo at a local casino--from 9:00 to 11:45, so we both need to nap this afternoon.