Just about caught up

This past week I've been making Civil War Diaries blocks like a mad woman. My goal was to be all caught up with the posted lists by this morning. I almost made it. There's only one block that I didn't get done, and it will be done in the next hour or two. Once it is finished I'll have to put those aside while I prepare to go on retreat. Our PINS group - Phenomenal Internet Northwest Stitchers - is heading to Longview, WA and my favorite quilt shop for five glorious days. We converge in the shop basement every spring, coming from all over the Northwest. We met online 5+ years ago, and have gotten together twice a year ever since. I can hardly wait to see everyone again, see what they've all been doing, and compare pictures of our grandchildren. There are eleven of us coming this time - that's almost everyone!

Here are my latest blocks:

Furlough

Troops Arriving

Lonesome Place

Whizzing Bullets

Sorrows of War

Indications

Another Death

Mrs. Massie's Party

Recovering Items

Battle at Williamsburg

Union Soldiers

Games, Music and Knitting

Everyday Chores

Baptism

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Gratitudes:

1. A wonderful Easter weekend with family

2. Healthy grandchildren

3. The Internet quilting community

4. Talented designers

5. Color everywhere!