Your quilt and pillow case are so pretty. I am working on a quilt top right now using those colors. I love those colors. I am like you in that I haven't sewn really until now after retiring. It use to seem like a chore to try and sew something, but now it is a wonderful, restful, comfort, and joy. I know the bible says," to everything there is a season". Was it hard making this kind of quilt? I would like to try it sometime. I also want to make some pillow cases for Christmas, but I have never made any before.