Quick update

I'm heading into The Big City in about a half hour to take my instrument to the oboe hospital - a repairer in North York, so this will be quick.

I got some stitching done yesterday both at stitching in the morning and later in the afternoon. I had added some guideline with turquoise sewing thread but was off by a stitch here and there so decided to do the backstitched border and make sure all the stitched elements stayed within those parameters.

If I dedicated more time to this project, it could be finished in pretty short order. It will be pretty easy to fully finish, too.

I forgot to take the project bag to Jeanette yesterday but will hand it off on Saturday at our stitch day. She gave me a little finished square so I could add the snaps for her so I can give her that on Saturday, too.

Now it's a little ort tray. Unsnapped, it lies flat and tucks into a pocket on a retreat bag for transport.

Although I do have a plethora of projects in various stages of completion, I do derive a lot of enjoyment getting something fully finished. 

HotFix 'jewels' have been affixed and the cording inserted and secured.

I'm still trying to locate a pearl bead for the enclosure.  Can substitute an appropriate glass bead if need be.

I like the cheery lining fabric.

I woke up this morning with 'September Song' by Earth Wind and Fire, running through my head. 'Do you remember", and the chorus 'Bah-de-yah, say, do you remember'.

Heading out now, ciao!