Ahhhh the joys of Aleve. I too suffer from nasty back issues and can go through a 40 count bottle in a matter of weeks. I have to get the one with the Arthritis Red Cap so that I can open it in the a.m.. It's such a pita but it's what I got to do in order to be able to move.
Anyways you guys have really been yakking it up as I have yet to catch up on everyone of the post here. Oh Vay!!
But to my SS your project is coming along even with bouts of canning potatoes interruppting the process over the past week.
All I can tell you right now is that this will be the main portion of your gift but I don't think you'll mind one bit!!
From this clue, I know it must be me!!! 
Well I'm off to continue with it this afternoon. It is gray, misty & cool here in Mid-Michigan, so it's a good day for homemade hot mocha latte-ish ... okay I have to admit it... it's
Mocha Almond Coffee with Dark Hot Chocolate Mix added to it but it sure is super Yummy! LOL. Pair that up with a day of sewing and it's all good.
Toodles Y'all,
Tricia