Sorry lots going on

To start with these string blocks have been done for almost 2 years. They were sewn into 16 small blocks into a bigger block. I chose to do QAYG method. I sandwiched the bigger block and then did a stretch utility zig zag on the blocks along the strings to make the quilting and also to make it lots stronger. 

It is going to my grandson who is twelve years old and there is a Boxer dog that shares his room.

I used a fabric that is dark shades of Gray called Bark. I pieced the blocks together with strips so solid black on the top like the sashing and I use the Bark fabric on the back. When you look at the back you think it is a solid piece, but it isn't.

The blocks were made with 1.5 inch strips stitched to a telephone book page. I then pulled off the paper after I squared them up. There are 144 blocks in this top and a ton of thread.  He has a bunk bed so this should work fine.

These are the blocks for the next one. I have two to assemble and quilt and one for borders all before Christmas eve.

I have good news and so-so news. My son went back to a check up and they told him he was 9 weeks ahead in his recovery. Then three weeks later there are not sure he is out of the woods yet. 

He goes back on the 28th of November to have more tests. He is able to eat and not using the feeding tube now so that is a plus, but we still have that doubt the doctors have hanging over our heads. 

The little ones have been here a lot and that has set me back on getting done with their quilts for Christmas. I have bought somethings for the little ones to open and will have money cards for the older ones. 

We are having Thanksgiving here and I have most of it bought. Hope everyone has a very Nice Thanksgiving. Chris