Let's call him Clay, although that is not his real name. He was intimidating when I first met him. And remained so for some time.
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| Finished!!! |
Clay was gruff in his manner, rarely smiled and was blunt to not just me, but everyone. He just had no time for niceties. By and by, I realized that he is an excellent manager, razor-sharp, no-nonsense, very knowledgeable about the project and extremely supportive of his team.
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| Kaffe Fabrics |
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| Folded Squares for Snowballing |
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| Purple & Green |
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| Backing Fabric |
As a new employee, I had my fair share of challenges. One time, as I was trying to understand the history of the project, I sought one of the managers' permission to attend a particular meeting. The manager extended the invitation to me. I attended, listening in rapt attention.
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| Basting |
There were several other senior team members in that meeting. One of them sent an email to Clay, asking what was I doing at that meeting. Clay's response was - Trying to do her job.
In short, Clay defended me and told this person to let me be.
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| Quilting in Process |
Clay's favorite color is purple.
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| Reddish Purple Binding |
One day, as he signed my timesheet with his signature purple pen, I asked him. Do you have more of those purple pens?
He opened his drawer to show me three boxes containing a dozen pens each.
I thought you are going to retire soon. Why do you need so many of them?
We both laughed!!!
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| Almost there |
One day, I asked him if he would join me for lunch.
He declined, mentioning that he was on a diet.
Few weeks later, I asked him - How's the diet working out?
Not good, he responded.
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| Labelled |
Cookies are his shortcoming, I believe.
Me: I saved you a cookie
Clay: Just one? I can't eat just one.
We both laughed.
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| Finished Size - 76" by 98" |
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| In my yard |
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| I see stars |
Me: I just ate one and I will eat the second one, if you decline.
Clay: Do you want to?
Me: No, I made them and I saved this for you.
Clay: You did. Well, then I will have to get it.
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| Loving the colors |
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| Colorful!!! |
He has been threatening to retire for over two years now. I knew I had to make him a quilt.
The next part (choosing the color) was easy - Purple, of course!!!
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| Ready for Picnic? |
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| All rolled up |
I don't think Clay is aware of my blog or my interest in quilting. So I feel safe sharing this with you.
Also sharing with
One Monthly Goal and all my favorite linky parties.
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| Respectfully Yours |
This is my tenth quilt of the year and the second queen-sized one.
What have you been up to? I'd love to know, as usual.
