i echo, sikesjj, welcome back! you haven't lost us and more importantly, we haven't lost you. i've been amazed at the kindness and generosity of spirit of the members of this board. we all do our best to come through. you will have lots of fun, and if you are at all like me, you'll learn a lot. i came in thinking i was pretty well-versed in sewing, but it turned out i knew jack frost about quilting! i'm getting there, but translating knowledge into skill takes time and effort. l have the time, now i need to practice , practice, practice! good thing i love mugrugs and need pot holders and table runners!