Belfrybat - loved your bat story - a silent retreat - that is something new and different; I have quilt club friends that organize quilt retreats at their local convent house - a silent retreat would be very meaningful.
Chasezzz - beautiful hostess gift; fall fabrics are so fun.
tlambing - love the Kaffee gemstone quilt.
I've got my pattern and fabrics ready to go - need to finish a BOM block tonight and then can get started.