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I made good progress in the center of the quilt last night and was rewarded with many hours of sleep. Woke up at my normal time, got up and turned the alarm off and went back to sleep. Is there anything better than that? I always like that first look at last night’s work and I’m liking it this morning. I also added more stitching to the July Journal Quilt last night and am happier with it. As I’m quilting around those little orange and red triangles I am reminded of my first Sept.11 quilt. This quilt is definitely next in that line. Sometimes when I see it hanging it seems full of light and what I might see in the local woods. Other times, it seems all about smoke and pain.

Responses to September 11 are still appearing in the two sites I follow on the web. A much new work at The Art Project with some amazing pieces, including this must-see. And on Virtual Union Square, go here.

The America From The Heart book that Mom’s, Sue’s and my quilt are in is going into its third printing. The publisher is probably breathing a huge sigh of relief. Our second shipment is due any day now for people who ordered them at our show. Those quilts continue to tour and info about when and where can be found here