Oh how wonderful to be going to Vermont. I would love to go some place cool. I saw the original DJ quilt in 2003 and I bought the book. I never had the nerve to try it on my own. I love this board and all of the lovely ladies who help me when I have a question. We have a motor home and we usually stay home during the summer but we have a trip planned to a state park near the Gulf of Mexico in Sept. We love the beach. Have a fun and safe trip. :-) :-)