Hugs to you Clara, our distant, yet close friend. And wishing strength to you and your family through this.

lotti wrote: thanks

we're here for you clara - big hugs and much strength to you and to your family
will look after this forum to the best of our capabilities

I don't even know how to word this. Keep in mind, it has been a very tough day for me and it will only get worse for a little while.

I need someone to watch this thread for a week. Be there and be supportive. Us quilters like to do this.

Now for the reason why. As I pause, because I need a towel very bad. My husband and I have been raising my nephew for many years now. He came to us with out-of-control behavior issues and a history that is horrible. (really don't want to go into that right now.) He was welcomed and loved as one of our own. We have done so much to reach out to him and so many therapy programs to help him. We have set up a huge supportive web of families and friends for him and us to get him through this. We know in our hearts we did everything, but it wasn't enough. I got news today that he killed himself this afternoon. He was 18 and had so much potential and was loved by so many. As I type this it all the emotions are coming up. Must go. Clara

Reetzbobeetz wrote: I love the sheep. She's very sweet and snugly. Clara

Fabulous Rita, I hope I'm around when bah bah comes up for auction.

Rita, they are both d-e-l-i-g-h-t-f-u-l!!!! and i love how Baa Baa is quilted into the background!

Clara, my latest donation quilts are 10,491 - Baa Baa Black Sheep:


And 10,490 - Tambani Embroidery:
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And now I just have to go off an buy a new printer so that I can print off the form and send them in the post tomorrow. That concludes my donations for the month of May.

Got your quilt package yesterday, Clara - no time to open them yet, tho!

Reetzbobeetz wrote: Woo Hoo!!!!!!

I just registered two quilts today. I will let you know the numbers when I get them Clara.

Vielen Dank, Lotti!!

Way to go Lorchen! What a Great b-Day prezzie
Washington you a super happy birthday, good health, happiness, success and much love and joy for now and always!
Cheers 'n smiles and a very happy 'Prosit' to you !

Hey, Clara, you should bottle and sell him!!

My big shopping spree is over. To the three bought quilts (all traditional) I am now also the lucky owner of the very unusual and artistic no. 9466.

Can't wait for those babies to come home to Mamma!