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i'm learning hand sewing. A bit more than a year. I get grounded a lot to " elevate feet ", so when I found this program where I could print the lines, cutting & sewing lines on the back of the fabric, no measuring, it was amazing. I can print, then cut & sew with my feet up! I've sewn 2 quilts, a couple of table runners, and dozens of small mug rugs. Inklingo. Not an advertisement, it's not for everyone, but it has changed my life. I posted a new table runner yesterday, under Spring Table Runner. I have a tiny sewing bag & a teeny iron next to my bed. So now when I have to stay in bed for a day or two or more, reading or TV are not my only options for entertainment. I can be productive and have squares ready to machine together when I'm allowed back at the machine. I send my husband to JoAnn's to pick up coordinating fabrics. (I have a pretty good stash built up, as I waspreparing for retirement! Not confinement) He goes willingly & with a handful of coupons if necessary. He knows thread, what I like, what I don't, watch the weight, go lighter not darker, and he's not afraid to talk to the ladies there. He's happy to keep me busy.

And now, truth be told, the last week has changed my life. 12" blocks, never ever would have considered it. But I did travelinggramma's & now Nelco's in bed, my horizons are broadened beyond belief. I cannot begin to tell you all what a blessing you've all been to me, even after my rocky start. Now I honestly love the block I made Terriamn, then Jclingarey, then Annaquilts, and I've made 3 mock ups (at least) of Libster's block. I have Pebbles & BamBam in the building stage. If you can't tell I've developed old age ADD, and all these goals are a wonderful thing. Shopping is not an option for me, but shopping websites for blocks that speak to me has been like going to DisneyLand.

But then I started seeing others make blocks for me, (sorry, my screen keeps getting blurry at this point), and for an old woman who is confined to home, this group has given me a social connection I needed. Company that comes right into my home! Group Therapy couldn't have been a better name! I'm so happy to be here! And Kassaundra, if you talk to that kind lady in charge, I know someone else who wants to sign up for 2017!

Thank you all for your kindness to me. You will never know what it has meant to me. Gotta go, block possibilities to look for!