Here are two pictures from Friday’s lunch last week. Michael, a long-time interpreter in the colonial program (and my husband, not coincidentally) came up for some of Marcia’s chili and conversation. Other days Beth and Kelley, also interpreters, joined us for a meal and chat. This seemed to work very well – the embroiderers as well as the interpreters really enjoyed the chance to have an informal, behind-the-scenes conversation, and the staff also enjoyed the chance to see the embroidery.

One consequence of working on Thanksgiving (and thank you all for the happy day wishes) is that I cook turkey dinner the Sunday after. I’ve been making pies all day – I believe I mentioned pie? – and I’ll be taking tomorrow off.

Last week we received a few samples, from Allison L, Jacqui C (actually hers came a few weeks ago) and Carol-Anne sent our first sample from the UK!  Even though she can’t personally come to embroider at least her work will be here, and will be part of the supporting exhibit and materials that go with the jacket. I am planning to use the samples to illustrate the avalanche of support the jacket project received as well as to give the public a way to see the stitches up close, and see the back as well. Even if you can’t travel to join us in person, please send your sample in.