Allergic ....

I decided that I wanted to make a gift for a dear friend.

Honey and I went to the fabric shop to search for just the perfect fabric.

Honey was the first to spot it ...... but when I touched the fabric, I got a shock.



As I pressed the fabric ...... I started to itch.



While I was stitching the seams ..... I felt feverish.



I broke out in hives when I applied the piping.



And finally .... as I pressed it into a neat package ...... I felt my orange and blue blood pressure rising.

Have mercy on my Illini soul.

I am certain penance is ten "Hail to the Orange".