I know I am lucky to have him. He really is a great guy. He definitely works hard at it. He is marking material as we speak. He's been dedicated ever since he started doing this. He still marks and cuts most of what I need but he favors his 2 1/2 inch blocks. He already has ten rows on his next one done. I has read most of your post so he's all geared up to go some more. thanks for your interest and kind words. I feel like before it's over he'll at least learn to put a filled bobbin in. And to all of you who are sending him a bobbin. thanks. Be sure to put your quilting name so he can "know who you are".