Thanks all! Yes, it's getting closer and I'm very excited!

Just bought my "rainforest" gear at a second hand store - hard to find "summer" clothes in December in Ottawa!

Had my immunizations done last weekend - YIKES - didn't realize how expensive those are!!!! But at least I'll make it back without any diseases!

Now that I'm winding down on making Christmas gifts I've been pondering a theme for the wall hanging. Maybe a Texas wildflower theme as the bluebonnets start blooming in late March/ early April? Even folks in the north might appreciate a spring theme after a hard winter. I need to peruse earlier swaps to see what kinds of wall hangings have been made to get some ideas on piecing techniques as I don't applique and don't care to start.

I have always admired Lady Bird Johnson who worked so hard to preserve the wildflowers of Texas. Much of what we enjoy along the Texas highways is due to her great effort. Your idea sounds great Belfrybat.

I came up with another trick to help my quilting. Every once in a while I get a small loop on the back of my quilt. Here is my solution.

This is in the tutorial section but I wanted to share it with all my swap buddies. Hope you never have to make use of it!:D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...x-t284457.html

peace

Great idea, Ube. Thanks for sharing the link.

I'll be over at the storage unit today where I store most of my fabric stash and will pull fabrics for the wall hanging. I'm in the mood to do something "springy".

I pulled fabrics and am now deciding on a pattern. Found one I liked that is a bit different.
I'm curious if anyone else will be making a wall hanging? This thread has been very quiet lately.

I'm here Belfrybat. My guess is the holidays keeps everyone busy.

One of the neatest things that happened for me on NYE was a flock bluebirds landed in my holly tree and spent the day devouring the berries. They stayed a few days but I never got a good photo op. Fun to watch their fluttery blue bodies sprinting from one tree to another.

I have my pattern ready and choosing fabrics today.

Happy New Year to every one.
peace

I'm in for the wall hanging, just haven't had the time yet and it is still a ways a way. Will think on this after I sew a mug rug, mini wall hanging and a POM for swaps this month. I need to make myself a table runner for the dining room and a table "mat" for my small kitchen table for Valentine's Day.

I have two ideas and they are both springy......just not sure which one I will choose.
I have never seen a bluebird , Ube, in my whole life......What a special thing to see.