These are two new fabrics. They were thoughfully picked out by 2 young boys. One I watch on Wed. mornings for the Bible Study group. He is special to me and Lucy. He chose the John Deere, because he LOVES John Deere. I think it is neat, because both Bart and I's grandpa's used John Deere. John Deere is still part of my Aunt and Unlce's (also Godparents) life too! I have an uncle in Iowa who works in the John Deere Factory! We were raised to appreciate John Deere.
His older brother picked the checkered flag. He loves Nascar! When his mom said it didn't have cars on it he said but it is the finish line flag! I tear up even writing this! I will always look at that fabric and see what is at our finish line waiting for us in China, now!

I love how the personalities came through with each of these fabrics. That is the whole idea! And if I am going to cry with every well-wish, I might need some more tissues! 

Kumono quilt!!!!! Isn't this the cutest thing you have ever seen? Okay, me neither.....but it is pretty close! I really am so tickled that this quilt deal is all going to work out perfectly. All in the hands of Jayne, who said this was easy!??? All those cuts this way and that, and then sewing them this way and that! Well, she said so, and I believe her!


Also...JAYNE....thanks a bunch for the miles! You are such a great support and truely thoughtful person!



Everyone else.....
Send in a 7x7 fabric square (100% cotton, please) with a smaller piece of that fabric attached to a small well wish note for Kate!  

Great news! I shared the 100 good wishes quilt with the Moms at bible study. I have the keeper of the kids job. At first I thought it would help others by volunteering. I also wanted to give back to the church that helps us, in turn I realized I am the lucky one! There are usually 4 boys and all are completely unique and special in their own way. I love watching them smile and play and learn in the short hour and a half a week we have together. Lucy loves all the boys attention! I got off subject, back to the quilt!
The leader read the campaign letter, (due to be in your mailbox soon!) and after class told me if January wasn't too far away, she would quilt it or help me in the process. I was sooo excited. She seemed worried January was too far away, but little does she realize I will need til then to get 100 fabric squares!
This wonderful person even took time out of her "birthday" day to call and reinforce her offer! I was delighted! I had not worried or begun to get upset about the quilt delima. My 6th grade home-ec teacher only taught us how to stitch together a pillow. (I wonder what ever happened to my pink striped J and F?)

So if you did indeed go out and purchase "Quilting for Dummies" for me, take it back and return it for a 8x8 fabric (special to you) and a small piece to go with the good wish and send it to me so my ANGEL sent to help me can have something to do come January!