My sister was my quilting partner. She would spend every winter with me at my house and we just sewed away. She got sick and died the first week of December. I miss her so much, but I kept her machine and the last quilt that she made. It had actually made me get out of the house and take some quilting classes at the LQS. I am color challenged and she would put all the colors together for me. I am slowly getting used to her not being here physically, but her ashes have a place of honor in my sewing room. Hold tight to all of your sisters and quilting friends!!! Penni