Border time

 It feels like I didn't get much done today. Normally I spend the day Christmasing the house. I didn't even do that, but we do have the tree up and it's lights are on. 

I did manage to finally go onto the government healthcare website and fill it out and compare and select my healthcare plan for me and the kids next year. I am essentially a consultant, so don't have an employer who offers insurance. Greg is covered by the VA. So, I have to research and get a yearly plan for me and the kids. All selected and I just have to pay the first month of January by mid next month. At least it is slightly lower this coming year. It's only an arm and a leg instead of both arms and both legs!

I did finally add that butterfly border onto the flower hexagon quilt. I added a 4.5 inch strip to it. I think it is 84x96 now. 

I also added two purple borders to the 1857 quilt. A 2.5 border then a 5.5 inch border. This one is now about 86 inches square. This will hopefully get pinned for hand quilting tomorrow. I miss not having something in the hoop. I have some dark brown and purple hand quilting thread for this one. The batting and backing are all set as well. 

We had a cool front go through this afternoon with some rain. I walked the dog this morning in shorts and a t-shirt. I think it will be jeans and a sweatshirt tomorrow. Maybe a windbreaker. It will be in the 50's in the morning. I'm not complaining as I prefer the cooler weather! I hear it might freeze here on Tuesday morning. Good thing I still have a windshield scraper from up north! The kids are going to need it.