Originally Posted by
QuiltingNinaSue
I am back in the saddle again, with the optic nerve decreasing in its swollen state, and hoping that action continues...at least I am not blind...yet.
I did take the Quilt Bus Tour and seen Quilting on the Square Quilt Shop. Mary, the one who designed the SYEs, said it would be retired from their site in Mid May...so if you lack any of the patterns, please download and save for when you might what to finish. And sign up for their newsletter which is starting the beginning of paper piecing pieces then. Mary was 'twisting' best friend's arm to start the simple pp with them then...and showing her their blocks and patterns that they would use. "But," said my bf, "that's pp!", "yes," said Mary, "that's what we do here!" Bf is a hand quilter and her expression was priceless. LOL. The trip was two days, four states, and wonderful FART with lots of laughter.
I am so glad to hear that you may not lose your sight. Knowing that you might, made me feel really sad for you. You have had more hardships already than I have and I truly applaud that you are facing whatever comes your way with such a great attitude. So many people fight everything so hard that they lose their perspective on all their life and make the hardship the only thing they see. I have learned so much about quilting on this board and about people. One day, if I am ever near Hartford, MO, I just may contact you and come say "Hi". You have my deepest respect!