Not only have I been losing my mind, I have been losing my correspondence, both snail mail and e-mail.  I got a lovely note from a quilter who is going to Austria and before I could reply, it disappeared under something or over something.  It is gone!  Gone!  Gone.  I had a note on this page from a nifty gal who wants to begin making creative quilts.  It has vanished from the page.  Please, friends, know that I answer every note IF I know where it is, which in these cases, I don’t.

Please be patient with me, and if you know anyone who has written and I haven’t replied, ask them to write again.

Some day my life will be sane again.  Until then, I know you will understand.

Dear Friends, Bill and I have been having a great adventure.  For two months, we have been putting in new windows in our house.  The window units have arrived damaged.  None of the curtains that I ordered fit the spaces.  After two months, we have no full windows and the bedroom panes are covered with wrapping paper to give us some privacy.  This madness is why I am working so feverishly on my post card quilts.  I am hiding in my workroom.

One of my friends just told me that she found a beautiful velvet and gold Christmas tree skirt.  I’m working on my own for under my own tree.  Hers came from Marshall Fields. Mine came from Wal-Mart, which suits me just fine.  I’m easy to please.  I’d rather spend my money on the things that matter.  Like fabric.

IT’S DONE!  The Canada Post Card quilt is done.

Years ago I planned 24 post card quilts.   Canada was #23.   As you know, I’m a compulsive finisher.  So, I am ready to plunge into #24 right now. 

But, I’m making myself take a one-day holiday, just to clear my head.  Then I will begin on South Dakota.

For straight seams, corners that match, mistakes that don’t show.  For the feel and smell of new fabric and the pleasure of new combinations.  For the connection I feel to quilters and quilts from faraway times and places.  For the blessing of warm hands, warm hearts, warm homes, dear friends, loving family. Thank you.