I tried the "adoption" routine before but my contact simply petered out. If you want a "mad woman" as your mentor, please give a shout. I am pretty good at this piecing and quilting "thang" and I love to share what I know. The only thing I don't like is English paper piecing (like hexies). I still suck at FMQ but that is actually an improvement. My most controversial activity: I killed Sunbonnet Sue. If there is a kindred newbie spirit out there, send me a pm.