I have been sending my quilts via mail for a few years. I always ask prior to shipping what her backlog of quilts looks like , for a time frame. I don't want to send it if its just going to sit...so I can ship it closer to when its going to be worked on. I understand your feeling anxious not knowing exactly whats happening , call or e mail , request a firm date . If its not a date that in your time frame request it be shipped back.