The Easy Build...

See that little tiny box in my sister Becky's hand? That little (free to Becky) box held parts and the 4 page instructions for that long contraption between John and Becky. What is not obvious at first on the instructions is that by the time all the parts that are not included are purchased, that it is far from free. (Isn't that always the way with free things? Brings to mind a free kitten named Bertha but that's another story.) In fact only the light colored pieces of wood (yes, that's right - you have to look hard to see them) were included. Everything else had to be acquired elsewhere.

Then came the "easy" part. Shortly after we arrived in Brady (maybe 15 minutes), Becky asked John if he would mind putting together a simple project for her. It shouldn't take too long. That was 3 weekends ago. Admittedly there was a little house building going on during the week, but still... And that's not to mention Becky sanding and staining and varnishing in between weekends.

Finally today it was finished and after a little furniture moving it fit in Becky's quilt room. J.A., Becky's husband, is hopeful this will do something for his bad back but you can see by his expression that he's a little leary.

PS - In case you're not a quilter and are trying to envision J.A. stretched out on this thing, it's actually a frame used for quilting. Now all Becky has to do is finish the quilt she has in mind to quilt on it and then there's the quilting. Talk about a long term project!