"I will have my pkg wrapped up and ready to post this week. Thankful I managed to participate this year even with all the ups and downs it’s not exactly what I had hoped but still ( hopefully) a good one. every day counting my blessings.…"

"I keep trying to post but it never wants to actually post. I’m on track to mail on time- although I didn’t manage to make as many items as I had hoped"

"A quick check in. I’m failing miserably at keeping on top of things. I had surgery on my right elbow yesterday- so out of commission for another 6-8 weeks. At least I can type with my left hand— slowly. I must say I will be happy for…"

"We are getting a ( brand new- born August 8) kitten on October 3rd, as far as we know so far she hasn’t any health problems or allergies. I will be having her first vet check up a day or two after we get her- so will know more beginning of…"

"I posted I didn’t know where to find all the blocks- but I think I have them all — 11, right? i just need to get them organized and figure out how I’ve still got to make for.  the air is starting to become ( crisp) in the…"

"I’ve been missing for too long - work was kicking my butt - busy, trying to get back into the swing of things, then last week I took a Giant Step backwards-  not good- the neurologist put me back to only 3 days a week, 4 hour days- and…"

"Linda, it is baby steps. But it sounds as if you are making leaps and bounds progress. I would love to be able to ride a bike again. I’ve thought about a Trike too. It will be good to get a new service dog- when the time comes the funds will…"

"I am behind a bit too- but trudging along. I am being sent back to work on Monday- only 3 days a week- 4 hour shifts. It’s been 10 months. A little nervous but excited too. ive made a few projects and ordered a few things for my S S box,…"

"I feel like I’ve been ( missing in action) again....it does seem like it’s been busy. Physical therapy has really been * intensifying * my sessions, speech wears out my brain and I’ve been trying to accomplish more at home- all…"

"Did I miss a whole month here? Feels like it. It’s been a ( strange) 6 weeks or so. I finally get to start going back to physical therapy and speech therapy on Monday I’m looking forward to getting back . Maybe I will be able to…"

"I was finding it difficult to work on my large UFOs so spent my first few days of isolating making gift items, pillowcases, placemats, kitchen towels, fun, ( instant gratification) projects that took my mind off ( outside happenings) for an hour…"

"What a beautiful quilt, he is lucky to have such a talented mom."

"Colleen that is so appropriate! What a great gift.l'm sure he'll always treasure it. And l'm glad to hear you're on the mend."

"What a gorgeous quilt,Colleen! The patterns you achieved with the color placement is stunning! He is going to treasure it! That is a beautiful area to live in!"

"Colleen, what a beautiful quilt. I am sure he will just love it once you give it to him. Just love the gradation of the log cabin squares."