the good and the bad

First, the good news--

I had fun with this cute big star, quilting it up in a bright thread color, with one of my favorite freehand designs. Curly-q's and plumes, loops and circles. I remember when I was first learning how to use my longarm machine, it took awhile for me to even be able to freehand a simple loopy meander design. I wondered if I would ever be able to do something more artful. So now having the ability to pull off this type of freehand design is very rewarding.

And what's the bad news? I am lamenting the elimination of my cowboys from the Amazing Race. I think I have been watching too much TV! Really, how did I get so invested in this simple reality show??