> Well, as difficult as it was to stretch the top and batting and backing
> all out with the moving growth that is inhabiting my abdominal region,
> everything got put together.
>
> I got it all stitched up and started doing some quick tying (just enough
> to keep everything from moving all over the place) when my student
> called to say she was on her way, and, could her DH come along as well.
> Apparently his helath and the way things have been going have gotten
> him in a depression, and he didn't want to stay at home alone. Not a
> problem, he and my DH chatted for a while before disappearing into the
> basement to watch football and try to keep the 3yo out of trouble. >
> The quilt is officially finished...stitched, birthed, pressed, and
> tied...it looks GREAT!!! both she and I are terribly impressed with how
> it turned out, and she is taking it to work tomorrow to show her
> coworkers, then back home to wash, dry, and iron it in preparation for
> deilvery to the grandbaby on Monday.
>
> Thanks for all the advice everyone!!
>
> Larisa