Sorry to hear about your Dad. No one can replace him but thank goodness you got to reconcile with him and have a great time during the last 4 years. I am still gathering fabrics for you and hope to get to the post office next week. My Dad passed away in 1994 and I have just pulled out his jeans to make a rag quilt. I still feel his presence but now I think I can sew his jeans. Just to assure you that all of these QB members are wonderful-every time I ask for advice or searching for something-everyone come to my rescue. This board is the greatest with the most generous people in the world. Good luck with your stash building and I am so happy for you.