The 3rd group is now complete with the inclusion of Nancy (stitches). This group is to be called "Ribbons and Bows". I have written out all the details for each person in the group and am now just waiting on Nancy (stitches) to send me her information. As soon as I have that, I will email the completed group information to you all. We now have 3 people on our emergency list, willing to fill in if someone has to withdraw. If anyone else would like to be on this list, then let me know. From emails I've received, we have some very keen quilters indeed. Some people have completed half or more of next year's blocks already! This will save a lot of time next year and ensure they send their blocks out early for each person's birthday. Well done! Kristene

Anne - sorry just a note to let you know that 'life' and everyday mundane things got in the way of finishing your block and getting it posted in time for your birthday today - I hope you had a great day - I know you have been very busy yourself - what with the quilt shop and now the new shop that you and your friend have taken on - but the block is now winging it's way to you and I hope that it fits in with the others you have received - again HAPPY BIRTHDAY and sorry its late Ethne

Sandy, Yes you did send me a block and I received all twelve. I was added to the list because someone didn't send and was no longer in the group. I know all this happened before my birthday - in March. Maybe you are looking at the first list that went out because there was a revised list. Even after me, Kristene was added and her block is due out in Jan. 2009 so if you need her information, send me an e-mail message. Okay? I think Kristene and I were the only ones who replaced the original ladies in the group. Have a very Happy Birthday and I'm glad the star block reached you okay. Jeanne

Hi Everyone,, I sat down to work on my blocks last night - hoping to get a great start on all 12 blocks...I had found the pattern I was going to do - cut all of my pieces for all 12 blocks....that's a lot of pieces...only to find out that once I had pieced the first block, there seems to be a problem in the pattern because the pieces don't line up.....so it's back to square one - I think I've found another - pattern....but not sure that I can recut any of the pieces that I've already cut...we'll see..but this time, I'll cut one and put it together to make sure that it looks right first....Guess we learn by trial and error.... Have a great weekend everyone... Bill