My Mum used to be a manic cleaner/tidier - if you were reading a book and went to the loo, when you came back it would have been tidied away for eg! But I must say she has mellowed a lot! My father is such a messy so and so, I think she's finally given up! They bought some land alongside their property a couple of years ago and suggested Hans and I build a house there - no way! At the moment they're 20 minutes away and that's close enough! I'm really pleased they came to France when I did and see them a couple of times a week - they're great with the kids. But I wouldn't want them next door! Burying your nose in sewing must really keep you sane! BTW I've pieced and bordered the first micro kaleido - but I'm going to give it to Hans so i want him to see it first! And it's not quilted yet! but I've been very naughty and already cut the triangles for a second one - the blue floral!