Welcome to my parlor.

I've always wanted to have a Victorian parlor.  A cozy nest to read by the fire.

 So I've rearranged all the furniture by the bay window.  This set-up allows plenty of lighting for quilt binding.

Proper lighting is a tricky thing in my great room and requires careful planning.  Once winter's dark sets in, the high, tall windows emphasize the gloom.

Now when the moon is full, I'll be able to sit in my parlor, look up, and enjoy the view.

Here's the start of "the stack"!!!  Quilts waiting for hand binding.

Late last night the binding was begun on the Amish Boston commons, a quilt I started at least 6 years ago.  It's high time it was finished.  Perhaps that should be my phrase for 2016, "it's high time" !

By putting "the stack" front and center so to speak, it reminds me they must be completed this winter.  Summertime will not do.

A weekend marathon of Downton and The Great British Baking Show are on my agenda.

How about you, are you saving Downton as a special treat, or have you seen the first episode?

 Here's Dolly, vigilant as ever, making sure no kitties enter her domain.  This lion roars at kitties, even though they do us a great service and go mousing in the south 40.

We're at 32 degrees this morning, after a low of 17 last night.  I do believe winter has found us.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .