Re: A bit OT! Happy scribble! (and a sewing bit!)

Maureen Smith wrote:

I'm reading this, and it's hot, and I've had ten and twelve hour days at work. . . .and I'm jealous that y'all (I lived in South Carolina for 17 years, so maybe I get to say it that way) can do these things. . .and I've moved into a new house and all my stuff is sttill in an uproar. I hope I get to be as good as you all.

You will. Don't forget, these skills too us years to accumulate and hone. We try to speed up the process as far as possible for others, but there are some things (like neat hand stitching and really straight seams!) that you just have to do lots of to get right. :)

When you get all unpacked and set up, you'll be fine.

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