Greetings!!!! Yes, I'm ready!!!!! Fabric is picked for this one and alternatives are also just a pick away. Can't wait - do we know what time Judy will be posting???

Sunliten, we were just talking about extra fabrics!!!! But I too got some in the mail that I ordered. I need to get sewing on some projects, I guess. Did you see some good Black and Whites? Although now I am looking for animal and Christmas. Never ending.

THE GOOD NEWS!!!! Mom will be going to the memory unit. She qualifies to stay there. Goodness, I was scared this morning about her maybe having to go somewhere else or maybe me just staying home and not going to CA. But we went out there today. She seemed to like it and the lady who does hair was there and she got a haircut. All is good in her world.

Jen, a row!!! I have seeds that are ready to plant but I think a couple hills of zuccini will do. We love it also. I fry with a little butter, onion and maybe throw in a chopped tomato. WOW - wonder what's for supper. But I'm going to plant some winter squash and pumpkin also this year. I can't wait to get out there and drop those seeds. I envy your garden that is up already.

72 hours?? Less now. That means I need to put a border on my last mystery and get it finished. The first border is too wide, so it's back to the drawing board.

I've cooked my rhubarb, but haven't made the tea yet. I did make rhubarb muffins with a cinnamon struesel filling and topping this morning. They smelled very good. Neither flavor overpowered the other. Muffins, anyone??

Read about this mystery train quilt and thought was good idea, so gonna try with u guys, unfortunately I won't be able to give out recipes. My cooking skills are really bad, most is unedible, I even have blow up eggs. But your recipes sound great. Now off to my sewing room to try and find material that would work together. Called my best friend about it forgetting she is on here everyday, she was already signed up that will make it double the amount if fun

You do not have to worry about your cooking skills. There is more than enough food and fun served on this Mystery Train to go around.:thumbup: I still have not chosen my fabrics yet, but that is part of the fun, the big dash to board the train at the last minute.

I took a deep breath. Do I really have to do the other things? LOL

Absolutly...that was my check list.....and now (dang) you reminded me about the condition of my ironingboard cover it is threadbare in so many spots it may self distruct at any time...no wonder under to hold this one together.... ok so guess that is what i will make first today.



One of the best things about the food on this train, Kat, no calories

Di. I have an ironing table separate from my ironing board. I found I was transferring little starched threads and such to my clothes so I made a rectangular table for my quilting ironing. It works better for quilty things because it is wider and has no shaped end.

The train is standing waiting for us. Are we ready? I had better wash my fabrics today and set up the 15. The 301 is busy FMQ.

I made my rhubarb tea a lazy way. Mixed the boiled rhubarb and water with Arizona tea with honey in it. Still quite sweet, but very tasty. Off to pack my suitcase. I assume the dress is casual. See you soon!

Oh my goodness, look at all the chatter! So glad you guys have been having fun. Yes, I ended up in Europe, in the Baltic sea/Scandanavian region, 7 countries, one city each plus two full days in St. Petersburg, Russia. I'm exhausted, but wanted to see how you all were doing. I got an email from a dear friend who is doing this mystery, told me everyone had gained 10 pounds while I was gone!

Welcome to all the new riders, so glad you have joined our mystery. Now I'll try to answer your questions, hope I didn't miss any. Naturally, being on a ship with 3,000 people coughing and sneezing, I caught something, and think I have bronchitis, will be sure by tomorrow, but it has all the signs! But clue 2 is ready to go on Saturday morning, sick or not! Written and proof- read befor I left.

Coopah - I think you will be fine with the yellow as C but might change your mind after seeing step 2.

JanTX - great fabrics. Second pix using the first three from left to right as ABC and one of the little brown prints for E would get my vote. Your other pink would be perfect for D.

Welcome to all of you new gals - you're gonna have a blast!

Everose - I agreee with the comment about the trees - you'll lose the design if the trees are big.

Dotty - beautiful colors. If I had to choose, I'd use the dark background floral with the from left to right in the pix, the 2nd and 3rd for ABC, and dark brown for E sashing. But use the light background floral for C if you want a lighter overall quilt.

urgodschild - great fabrics. I'd use the dark blue for E sahing and maybe the first three from left to right for ABC

Cindy - those are lovely choices

PamH - very pretty! Since you have a bit of yellow in the blue daisy, I'd use the first three from left to right an ABC the yellow as D and pink as sahing. My choise, IMHO, would be not to use the while.

So, I will check back later this afternoon and see if I answered all your questions. I need a nap and some cough medicine.