Summer Olympics- Go USA!!!

Katie and I have been looking forward to the Olympics for some time. However, being quilters, the most pressing questions were not about the athletes, but more along the lines of, "What handwork do I want to work on during the 24/7 coverage for 17 days?!!" We are both serious sports fans - from the couch, of course! - so the question was a big one. Timing is everything! Handwork, whether it be wool or embroidery, like our darling "Country Kitchen" sample, is perfect for picking up or putting down at a tense moment's notice - AND you are not in danger of sewing 80 half-square triangles together incorrectly while engrossed in a good beach volleyball rally!! With handwork, there is NO danger of missing one of Michael Phelps' heartstopping finishes! And, we have found handwork to be incredibly soothing. After watching American gymnasts Nastia and Shawn finish first and second at midnight, who could go right to sleep after that performance?!! So, with 8 days still to go, it's not too late to pick up some handwork and make something sweet you'll enjoy for many more Olympic seasons to come. Go USA!!!