hi Dorothy, I agree it's nice when there is someone from your state. How long have you lived in Ne? I've been here all my life. I live now in N.E. but use to live out by Valentine ranching. It sounds like so much fun at The Quilting Place. I wish we had something like that here but we are such a small town there isn't much like that around here. We have to drive to Sioux City or West Point to have access to a quilting place that you can learn things. West Point isn't that far away, it's about 18 mi South of here. Oh my gosh I am having so much fun with this S.S. swap. I'm finding all kinds of things to send in the box. I'm still working on my homemade gift. Have you got the measuring down? I have not but I do think it's better. (I think!!) It would be fun to meet wouldn't it? I will give you a holler next time I'm down there for a weekend. You have an awesome week and happy quilting. Marilyn43