During my Neurologist appointment Dr. S. mentioned something that caught my attention. An observation of my character. My gratitude in the context of MS and living I guess. I was blown away. It’s one thing live in gratitude because it’s true, I do feel that way and I don’t have to go very far to practice that either. I truly feel gratitude to my core! But it’s quite another to have a third party say it. Blew me away.
I don’t know if this will be any fun for you but if you care to try, can you guess why I chose this as the first photo? (My Secret Sister is rolling her eyes right now, I can see it!!! Shhsh you. YOU only get one complaint per day and I’ve logged it! 
) It’s totally about pride in the work and construction and has nothing to do with color – as a hint. There’s no give-away here. I guess there could be but I’m too tired to pull that off. Just a glimpse into a prideful part of me when I tell you why I chose this photo after the guessing – if anyone plays along.
The opposite end of the quilt. Size! This Quilt is going to be 60-some-ish by 80-some-ish. I’ll have to do some thinking about the size. I don’t have it all here in front of me but its definitely going to be long in comparison with the width. Good thing I’ve been contemplating borders because I don’t like that look. I’ll have to mention this to my Style buddy because this narrow look isn’t my style AT ALL.
Today:
- Blood and Mayo by 7:20. I was late which is really, really rare but I overslept.
- It was trash day and because I overslept and because I’m 2 weeks behind with trash it was hard to get the trash out.
- The morning trash rush caused me to re-injure my back. I’ll return it to the healing-up state but sheesh.
- All this happened because I overslept, as I mentioned. That’s a rare thing.
- My Neuro appointment was so filled with information, too filled actually for me to wrap myself around it all. I need a couple days for it to sink in.
- On the way home from Mayo I decided to stop and get groceries – just get it out of the way. I was totally sucking it up here on the chores!!!
- I made it home and the best thing is I don’t have to go anywhere tomorrow.
- The next best thing is my hope that I’ll bounce back later this afternoon/evening and get some sewing done.
Just an FYI: Cabin Tracks is the pattern name but not MY Name. I name all my Quilts and this one is going to change names and soon. I have nothing in the works yet but it’s time. It’s a masculine quilt, don’t you think? Maybe we’ll start there. A masculine name. If you’ve been reading my Blog you might know I’m into Kings, Queens, Knights and all things Historical. Maybe a Scottish Highland Man?
That quilt will be stupendous, and I respect you for even launching into it. All those squares and strips! I would probably name it “Round the Bend”, because that's where it would send me!
I hope you took a few days off after your medical day and rested up.
Really love this pattern and your piecing. Well done!
Had a simular week. Hope your back is feeling better.
Happiness is a grateful heart. Good motto to live by.
Here's another one: Back On Track.
I love how that quilt is coming together. It's fun to look at all the different fabrics you've used in it!!
Your finished quilt will be beautiful. How about “BrokeBack Mountain”?
Lots of word play in the comments..Florida highlander (are there any highlands in Florida or only highrises?)
Since it's so dang early in the a.m. (my time, anyhoo), I read “Blood and Mayo” and couldn't figure out why Mayo was capitalizized (duh) and then, what the heck is she talking about??? I then realized what you meant….I'm slow, but I get there eventually.
I'm not good at naming quilts, but if you've ever read the “Outlander” books, the gorgeous “Jamie” could be in your quilt's name.
Sorry, sillyness reigns supreme at 4:30 in the morning in Doxie-Land! Hee….. LOVE the quilt, by the way!
I'm hopeless on naming quilts, I wiosh I could come up with something clever but that's not going to happen. I hope you have a peaceful weekend.
I think the name should have the word “Back” in it – cos it was made while your back was bad. Back to Tartan!
You could name it after Sean Connery, he's a highland man……I want Sean covered in chocolate for Christmas……yummmm…..
You have a right to be proud of this, especially on a day that started off badly. I like Vicki's comment about the squareness of it. She may have something. Take it easy tomorrow.
This is turning out absolutely georgeous!!!Very nice color palette. I've never thought of naming my quilts….I LOVE the idea and I'm stealing it,hope you don't mind. Take care of yourself, get that back healed.
LoVe the look of this quilt – something from Braveheart would be fitting (even though there are no hearts) Because as you tell us your stories I believe YOU have a brave heart – a strong heart that keeps you going and keeps you strong. I admire your tenacity and courage
I love reading your posts – both happy and sad – they give me hope! Thank you 
Laurie
I would call it Hamish's Colorful Plaid.
Hope you get back to yourself soon.
Hugs,
Anett
Wow, what perfect piecing. Awesome job. The tysabri must be helping.
Couldn't help but catch what Amy said “Blood and Mayo” as I was scrolling down to leave my comment and now ponder the thought.
Loving what I'm seeing..seriously loving that one…no matter the name! It almost reminds me of the tuffet colors I posted a few days ago.
SO much to take in from this post . . . pondering the name situation . . .
Be gentle with that back of yours!!!
Amy! You're hilarious. Maybe we should think of a Vampire name. hee!
It makes me think of stockades for some reason. I don't mean that negatively – it's the square in a square in a square that called that to mind. But a more positive spin might be Fortress or Citadel.
Can't wait to hear it's name! Ahhh so exciting!
Blood and Mayo – I first read that as mayonaise & could only think of how horrible THAT would be as a sandwich!
Gotta go, I'm getting goofy. (3:02 – only for you.)