Happy Halloween...the final night of celebration...

Of course I am tired and the weather was cold and intermittent rain but the hot dogs with the community association was another memory for the heart. The children were squealing with anticipation of the actual trick or treat activities and the gathering of candy candy candy!!! Ken and I took turns holding the little monkey while Cole ran with his best buddy Jackson. Miss Morgan wore her princess cape and ran with little witch extraordinaire Miss Bella. I really did not need to know any of the other children but just wishing them all a very Happy Halloween was a joyful experience for me.

I began some intensive examination of an antique quilt I am attempting to restore enough to be able to put into an exhibit that will open this Friday. I really have my work cut out for me....the actual damage was much more extensive than I had first suspected... I should always open the entire quilt up and perform a thorough inspection before i jump into a work project. I wish I could have a month to hand stitch to support the weaken fibers and attempt to close up some smaller aberrations in the seams. I am surprised and highly suspect that there has been insect infestation that has caused the most severe damage. I will do the best I can in such a short amount of time but it is going a couple of intense late night work to meet the deadline. Wish me luck...I am going to need it. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart


p.s. the quilt needs affirmations and so do I......