Maverick

I don't what possessed me to embark upon an applique project. It's not a technique that I particularly enjoy and, more often than not, I find there is a gaping hole between my artistic conception and final execution. Last night I was ready to abandon "Maverick" for more fulfilling endeavours. This morning I am thinking it might have a reprieve although a reprieve means making many more red tulips:

Now is not the time for such decisions. Today David and I are off to the city to do some Christmas shopping (surface mail to the US closes on 13 October) and to meet some friends for dinner. Dining out is a rare treat these days (the Central Coast has many virtues but fine dining is not one of them) and I'm looking forward to sharing travel tales.