March 7, 2004: My name is Sherry Thompson and I will be leading a workshop on using the internet and quilting for a retreat of 35-40 quilters in April. Many of these women are fairly new to the internet and do e-mail only. I'm trying to expose them to not only the tons of resources and information available online, but also the wonderful suppliers. I am doing a Business Fair section where I showcase what the different internet companies have to offer and would like to include your website. It offers artistic patterns, resources, inspiration, and product information. I've never seen such a creative use of watercolor. They are beautiful. I really appreciate the educational tools and free patterns as well. These will all be of interest to my audience.

Dear Lucy,

Had to tell you what a hit your pattern for the Watercolor Crucifix has been for me. I first made it in 2000 & donated it to the Anglican Church where our Guild meets, & it is hanging in the room where we meet. Everyone loves it! Then, this past year, one of my quilting friends asked me to show her how to make one for her son, who is a minister, so we got together & each made one (my second). The first time I made it square by square, put all the squares on my design wall, rearranged & played, then sewed it together. The second time, I used the gridded fusible.

I donated the second one to my home church, St. Paul's United, & on Easter morning, it was hanging on the front of the Communion table. It has received many compliments. Hope you don't mind...I am sending you a photo of it hanging in the church, & one of the label I put on the back. Love your patterns. Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,
Judy Steeves
New Brunswick, Canada