serin10 wrote:
I was thinking about doing it but decided against it when I found out the voting system. Everyone can vote every day so to win you need a lot of friends to "pad" your vote. It's a problem for non facebook users! Bernina thinks it is fair since they will throw out any participant that uses automatic voting systems. I think it isn't since there is more than one vote per person.

A little off topic- but did anyone sign up for the bernina sewing room make over on facebook? I was just looking to cast my vote ...

I was going to do the Tree of Life as I began one while waiting for these to arrive - I have decided to do something different instead.
I have kept all the paper triangles and will write up all the names and places I have received the HST's from. Not everyone signed theirs which is disappointing but most did.
I too am impressed with the standard as it is easy to sew off the line.
I am enjoying sewing them together and seeing fabrics that I have used in other projects and remembering the quilt that was made.
I have a few duplicates but I don't believe that I have any duplicated fabrics from different people.
Looking forward to seeing what comes from all these HST's.
Bev in Jabiru

Bev, MaryEdith, It is great to hear about the possibility of my little HST's traveling to these distance parts of the earth that surely I will never get to see. I am making Edyta's Tree of Life which I will use as a wall hanging in my home. Having just gotten back into quilting after years away from it using other people's patterns is a great way to learn about color, design, construction and so many other things. I've made 3 tree of life blocks and I am so impressed by the consistency of the work in the HST's I've received. I know the papers help but it is very easy to sway from the lines just a little while you sew and oh sew easy for the ruler to slip while cutting. Everyone has done such a great job. Thanks to all of my SOTT's sisters for your careful work and most of all for your participation. Lois Bruno from Central Pennsylvania - USA

Hi to you all

My apologies for not getting on sooner and letting you know that I have received my HST's - all 560.
I got the first lot on Friday May 6 and then went to Darwin for a week with a group of students.
Upon my return the second lot had arrived.
What a treasure trove they are - I have changed my mind so many times as to what to do with them but have finally decided on a design out of Edyta's book - Mosaic ? can't remember the rest and the book is at home.
Living in an isolated place these opportunities to connect with quilters around the world are so important - something to treasure.
I took place in the millineum swaps but have yet to finish that quilt - nearly but not quite.
I would like to thank all of you and will post a picture of this quilt when finished.
I won't take as long this time as I have become better at completing things.
My thoughts are with Louise and her family.

Thanks once again
Bev in Jabiru (screen name Leolady)

Hello All,

My package of HST's finally arrived yesterday!!! After hearing last week that people in Australia and Finland had received theirs, I knew mine would be here soon (BC, Canada). It was very exciting to see the many varied fabrics and the distances they have travelled. My international triangles came from Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia & New Zealand. Although I have not yet chosen a special project, it's very intersting to see what others have started.

This is my first time participating in an exchange. Thanks so much to all!

MaryEdith

Louise, my prayers and hopes go with you and your family for courage and strength and of course a speedy and quick recovery for your Hubby! Clara

I join in the prayers and good wishes and hopes that you get what you need as well during your DH's recovery.

Oh, Louise, I am so sorry! I will keep your DH (and family) in my prayers! We went through this years ago, and my friends were my strength. We are here for you!! Dawn

Louise, I will be praying for your DH. Please take good care of yourself too. We all care for you and will be praying for you, your DH, and all your family. Prayers from around the world! How special. God Bless!

Louise,

Prayers coming your way for you, your family, your husband and his medical staff. We love your quilt, but we love you as a Triangle Sister more and we care about what is going on with you. Please keep us posted.

NancyW

Louise,
Prayers to you and your DH and safe traveling to family coming to be with you. Don't forget to take care of yourself, so you will be able to take care of him.
Lori

Many, many prayers and good wishes are coming your DH's way from me! Take care of both of you and keep us posted on how he's doing.

Luv ya!

Oh, Louise, so sorry to hear about your DH. Both of you are in my prayers. Please take good care of yourself too. We're all sending our best wishes to your husband for a speedy recovery. Take care and God bless...
Hugs,
Shirley