I am sorry about your sister, my sister and I are very close, both quilt and sew. She works, I'm retired (6 yrs older than sis). I suffer an anxiety disorder and have always been a bit of a loner, although I was able to work and bring up my kids normally. It has always been a strain for me to socialise or even talk on the phone. I'm lucky my famiy and friends keep in touch and visit me, and grandkids always her and keep my mind young. I tried quilting groups but couldn't cope. I'm fine in familiar territory, but out of my comfort zone I feel very inadequate, even on this board I feel like I'm butting in sometimes, so I don't reply to a lot of things I'd like to. but I love it and love reading other members messages, and I am learning so much, so if you all don't mind keep I'll keep coming back. Maybe one day will have courage to "show & tell". Its a great Board, Luv U all, Jen