I've got that joy, joy, joy, joy

down in my heart that comes from warm weather and sunshine. It is amazing how much better I feel.

On the design wall this week. Well, both projects are off the design wall.  See Patchwork Times for many great ideas.

I finally have one side of the border quilted. It seems to take forever and my hands were aching this morning, so I think I'll let my hands rest from hand quilting.

I have a tabletopper/wallhanging pieced and sandwiched--waiting to be quilted. I'll do it on the machine some time this week.

We had state testing last week so many students have the idea (attitude) that nothing else matters from now until the end of the year. Unfortunately, some teachers feel that way also.

I am trudging right along and continuing to teach -- in a little more relaxed way -- and will continue until the end of school. I do tend to add a few more fun projects that we don't have time for during the rest of the year.

I'm feeling sick about the bombings during the Boston Marathon. It saddens me that someone would even think about doing such a thing. Prayers to the families of all present there today.