@Pat Coulston hi to the UK. We are in the middle of a very wet winter right here, great for quilting but with rivers flooding and bridges closed and roads falling away, it isn't easy for everyone. Good time to plan and sew though.

@Abigail Howard hi Abigail, so good to hear from you. Life certainly throws up some challenges. As I live in a tiny house I understand the space challenge although I do have my barn studio. But as far as living on a daily basis I need to spend a lot of time in the tiny house. Quilt as you go sounds a good solution or what about a hand sewing project that you can pick up and put down as time permits? Applique? EPP? Redwork Stitchery/embroidery? It would be great if you can get to those meetings as it is so helpful to be with other creative people too. Keep in touch.

@Janet Parde Janet, that is such a great response, thank you. It is so true, the whole experience is to be savoured, all that prep holds a level of excitement. I know it works for me just at the mention of the word "retreat"! and even if we can't get to them as we would like, there are the memories of the ones we have attended as it allows us to identify when, as you suggest, you read about them. So much fun, friendliness and even achieving. Inspiring even.

@Alyson Mark Hi Alyson, I do love a retreat! what you are doing sounds great, a bit of everything. I am guessing you will all have a good time. We would love to see some pics.....

@Tammi Coombs Hi Tammi, welcome. Thanks so much for sharing the pics of your quilts - delicious! I love that you ave used old shirts for the flag quilt - I love working with old shirts. So amazing to have your mother-in-laws craft room, what a great way to remember her as you make things.

@Alyson Mark Hi Alyson, welcome to the group, we are thrilled to have you. The Wonky Scrapper sounds delicious! We would love to see some pics when you can, thanks.

@Tammi Coombs well that is great that you inherited your mother-in-laws sewing room. I love that tip about adding the silica gel in the fabric storage, thanks.

@Janet Parde How wonderful, I am imagining a wonderland of fabrics here there and everywhere! I wouldn't say tyhat mine are very organised but I have a fair idea where to look when I need something - but sometimes the fabrics have a mind of their own and move, I am sure of it! and breed - well, there seems to be much more fabric every time I look!

@Janet Parde oh Janet, thanks so much for that. The Dot family seem to be an integral part of my life! and they love to share what they are up to.