Didn't realize it had been 5 days since I have been on this thread, ok trying to remember what to answer after catching up.
Tote is wonderful -love totes and love finding things from fair trade. We have a shop called Global Gallery with lots of fair trade items. Its a great place to get some interesting and unique as well as useful gifts.
Verna-your fabric is beautiful I would love it.
machines -no fancy or newer machines, embroidery or long arm etc. I have a 1979 Singer -it has zig zag.
Hand embroidery and cross stitch --have done both but haven't done either for quite awhile but still have my stuff and will probably do more sometime.
Handwork yes I like hand work and do like to hand quilt.
Puzzle letter sounds fun but must have some means of getting answer if stumped.
And if I don't want to spend 2 hours catching up I guess I will need to be on here everyday.