customer quilt done, new QoV started, Paula, Corona Virus

Michael was up at 6 AM and left before 8 AM for golf at Stonebridge Monday morning (3/2).  

I kicked off quilting on my customer quilt right away as I hope to have it done by dinnertime.  I’m trying not to goof off because I have 5 more quilts lined up after it…and none of them are mine!!!  I have a list on my computer so I remember what order I told people I would do their quilts:

I did a quick run to the grocery store and CVS before continuing quilting and sewing for the rest of the day.  

Remember this quilt top I made on retreat and quilted once I got home:  

It was way larger than I normally make my QoV’s, so I decided I had a mistake somewhere in the directions, and am making it again so that I can figure out what I did.  PLUS, I had a lot of fabric leftover from the outside of the blocks, so I want to check if I should always do 2 of these quilts at a time for more efficient fabric usage.  I got the quilting done by dinnertime: 

and also had a number of the new blocks done:  

Michael had noodle soup for dinner before heading off for rehearsal.  

Paula came for a visit (and brought some more of that yummy strawberry mousse) and we watched a show about the Missouri Star Quilt Company from CBS Good Morning before finally finishing watching THE SECOND BEST MARIGOLD HOTEL.  Lucy found a comfortable spot to lounge on Paula's lap:

My honey came home from rehearsal about 9 PM and we watched a bit of TV before bed.

PSA = I think this message is important from Dr. James Robb, MD, one of the first molecular virologists in the world to study the corona virus.  We do not need to PANIC about the Corona virus, but we do need to take reasonable precautions (and we should always be doing this during regular flu/cold season).   

Here is what I have done and the precautions that I take and will take. These are the same precautions I currently use during our influenza seasons:

1) NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.

2) Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches. elevator buttons, etc.. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove.

3) Open doors with your closed fist or hip - do not grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. Especially important on bathroom and post
office/commercial doors.

4) Use disinfectant wipes at the stores when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat in grocery carts.

5) Wash your hands with soap for 10-20 seconds and/or use a greater than 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from ANY activity that involves locations where other people have been.

6) Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your home's entrances. AND in your car for use after getting gas or touching other contaminated objects when you can't immediately wash your hands.

7) If possible, cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to. The clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more!