marybrace what a nice thing to say....thank you for such high praise. I really don't deserve it though, I learn or should say try to learn something everyday if I can, even if it's the news

You just quit aging and I'll keep taking my b-days as they come...I'll catch up quick since I'm 69 now

sewbizgirl, that is one thing those judges are really strict over and to make sure your binding is full. Found out there should be no "thin" space. I'm starting to do mine at 2 1/4" instead of 2 1/2".