Dear barnbum, I just love the one with the "pinkish" stripe. I looks more peachy next to the maroons and other colors. I really think it will add interest to the piece. And yes, it is manish. They like color, too. Great choices.

You MUST be a teacher. I know what you mean about those meetings before the session begins. I am a retired teacher (mostly first grade). Had 33 years under my hat when I retired. I miss some parts of it -- mostly the children and the co-workers. Now I have time (ha-ha) to quilt. That is, when I'm not "helping out" somewhere. Have a GREAT YEAR ! What do you teach?

Thanks! Gail--I teach 5th graders--and LOVE it. My class this year is so sweet--we're having a great time together. It's a tricky schedule with teaching straight from 10-1 on 3/5 days--but they are doing well. I'm moving them around a lot--from partner work to small groups and from desks to the Cozy Corner to keep them from getting sleepy/bored. It's going to be a fabulous year. :D :D :D

Thanks for the thumbs up on the pinkish stripe. I showed hubby both the choices and he said he doesn't know which he would have picked! Whew! :wink:

Please pardon my ignorance; why are you doing the 3/5 days? By 10 - 1 you mean that the students are in class only from 10 to 1?

My last year of teaching was a heart-breaker. I had the sweetest little class of first graders. I had to stop at Christmastime because of illness. They kept in touch with me by writing letters, etc. They're seniors this year. How time flies!!

Yes, those are nice masculine colors. Looking forward to the finished quilt.

Anne

Gail--sorry for the confusion... school is 5 days a week from 8:35-3:15, I was referring to the schedule with speicals and lunch/recess. For two days we have our special at 10:05-10:50, and lunch/recess is at 1:05-2:05. But on 3 out of 5 days, the special is at 9:15-10:00, so that means we have 10-1 straight in the room--which can be hard on 10 year olds at first. After a week they'll be fine. :wink:

Love the colors.