I never really knew that my sewing & machine embroidery skills (such as they are) could have such a profound impact on the lives of others. Today I delivered a mastectomy pillow to my cousin. She has had a lumpectomy & will have a full mastectomy in the late fall. She was so overcome with emotion & gratitude that we both were in tears happy tears. All because I made her a pillow. To her it was so much more then a silly pillow it was comfort for her & as I was leaving she laid down on the sofa & placed the pillow under her arm & sighed with pleasure & was instantly asleep! She hadn't been comfortable to sleep in over a week. All because I made her a pillow. I guess my point is this: we have talent so no matter how many flaws we see in our own work(my bib) most people see the beauty & are thank-full. I never really knew how much my making things meant to other people. I mean sure they are useful & to me pretty & most of the time one of a kind lol but to others they are so much more then I ever thought SO I too am very thankful that I can sew! Just wanted to share this with my sewing family! Hugs Loralye