I used to get a little discouraged with all of the LA quilts. I haven't been able to do any part of quilting for awhile due to some health issues so I have had time to think about it a little. I found joy in all parts of making a quilt. There was always some frustration as I learned something new or made a mistake etc. but I always found the joy again. That is the point, the joy. I never sent my quilts to a LA. I always found a way to quilt or tie it myself and the recipients loved them. I now have a great appreciation for LA quilts and maybe someday I will will send a quilt out to have it done. For now I live vicariously through all of you wonderful members.