I have enjoyed all of the comments on this thread as well as getting myself rejuvenated. Since starting this thread, I have had a bout with my sinuses that put me in the doctor's office begging for a shot (got two) to help me get over it. It all started Christmas Eve when I lost my voice from laughing so much during our family get together. My 90 year old mother dressed up as an elf complete with pointey shoes and bells on her skirt and ohhhhhh dont forget the red long johns underneath. I just now got over it. Whew!! But, since then, I have quilted 5 quilts on my longarm (too slow, just learning) and I have finally have my Queen of Hearts ready to be quilted. (lots of applique) Had to fit all this in to my daily routine of volunteer work at our Senior Center. (play piano, nutrition reports, serving, etc.)No wonder my house is a mess. Now, to get another quilt loaded on the machine!! This one is a beauty!