Chilly Chicago in November

 Yep,

we bought tickets.  Were able to view

the final show, Nov 30th at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.   DH and I were uncertain what to expect - he liked the 2nd part better than the first part.  I was wow'd with the whole thing.  Billy Corgan, orchestra, videos, choir, soloists,  music .   WOW.

We started at the Cultural Center, made our way

to the Christmas Market 

looked at the Macy's windows,

Shaw's Crab House

 to warm up!!

And on to the concert. [no cell allowed during performances].

 Lobby - beautiful building.

 Inside the theatre.

 We were in balcony - tho, grateful for ANY seats we could get when the tickets went on sale.

Turkey Trot 5K

 Still outside - still skittish.

Brrrrr . . . . early morning 5K w/DD.

Some snow flurries around mile 2.5.

After the walk, swung by Starbucks - a popular place today.

We plan to grill out today -- just have a couple

of side dishes to put together.

Enjoy the day!

 

Embroidered Disk Class

 

Yesterday, the L.A.C.E. Chapter of the

International Organization of Lace had a presention + class on 2D / Disc embroidery inspired by Japanese Temari patterns.

Initially, I started the disc like a thread wrapped button!!  Not the correct idea for this disc ; )   I was carrying the fiber accross the back instead of creating little stitches along the points.   As it was 'pretty' as it was, did a few rounds in 2 colors.

Once I got the hang of herringbone -- I tried on top of the other pattern -- the dk reddish floss is the Herringbone Stitch -- I should have been using.   

All is well, the kit had extra disc pieces to try.   Extra hoop.   Will enjoy this small project.  I'll give it another go with herringbone - maybe the same DMC floss colors.