I'm really glad you are taking the plunge!! You will have a good time! Don't stress and keep the faith whatever you make will be loved!! We love seeing what all the quilters come up with! everyone has a differant outlook and that makes it so much fun to see all the pictures! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! So exciting having new people in these swaps!!

Here is the closeup of the bear. It is my favorite.

Thanks. I love Indiana in the fall.

Thanks for the close up....those are all symbols of Cal., great idea! I love the bear too!

Wow what a cute quilt that is Barbara! Love it. I'm a CA girl, so it's close to my heart! You did us proud!

I received a wonderful quilt from Amma. It represents Washington. Thank you so much, Amma! You used techniques I haven't been brave enough to try. Perhaps, by looking at yours, I can learn and try them out. :thumbup:

She also sent a description of all the items in the quilt, from the mountains to the coastline, and how much they all mean to her. I wish I could share that with all of you, because you can tell from what she says, that Amma loves her state - all of it!

Thank you for the beautiful quilt! It will have a special place on my wall.

Here is the beautiful quilt that Lacelady sent me from beautiful Ireland! I think she did a fabulous job with representing her country and her work is amazing!! She also sent me some beautiful celtic fabric that I'll post too!

Hope you enjoy looking at this as much as me! Thanks again Lesley!

And lastly, the beautiful Celtic fabric fat quarters...I need to use these in special way...just need to think about it for a while!

Wow what spectacular quilts! Amma I love the way you used the circles to present the views! I've seen that sort of applique done but never tried it. Well done!

Lacelady the quilting you did on that Irish quilt leaves me speechless. Wow!

Thanks for posting pics, Rachael, I was in such a hurry to get this one in the post, I completely forgot to take some myself.