Hello Everyone,
I have been trying not to have to write this email. I have had a rough time the past several months and have not sewn a stitch as a consequence. Things are getting better.
In May, I began having trouble with fine motor skills. It was sudden and has been difficult to deal with. I didn't want to cut and ruin everyone's fabric and kept waiting for it to pass.
LostN51's blog/thread on vintage machines has been an inspiration and a lifesaver.
With the support of incredible friends, and sometimes supervision, I started cleaning up an old sewing machine. Big parts first. It has really helped me regain confidence.
Things are getting better. I have actually spent time pulling fabric coordinates, washing and ironing.
One thing that has helped has been finding colorful 'squishies' in the mail from week to week as I have received your blocks. You may never understand the great help this has been.
I have kept careful records. I have everyone's fabric filed with their names, addresses, and instructions/requests attached to them in a box sitting at my cutting table.
I am tired of dusting the sewing machine and am going to work on a sample block this week to see if I can end up with a decent square.
Don't count me out yet!! Keep the faith, You will get a nice block from me in the mail, and I am confident it will be very soon.
Aardie