Thank you guys! It's going well and I've had quite a bit of time to work on it but, who knows how long that will last. I know come spring it will have to be put away. Plus, when I get the top done I'm sure it will take me awhile to hand tie it.
I have one with the same pattern that my Grandma made me for my high school graduation and I treasure it. Kute Kitten does understand how special something like that is so I know she will treasure her's too.
cockadoodlemom, that sure is a cute looking Santa. Hmm, maybe a new project for the girls to do next Christmas!