As with all previous posts here, I guess this will be mostly for my own benefit . .  but, hey!  I'm a cockeyed optimist don't'cha know?

The end of another year is fast approaching, so I think it is opportune to say a few words of thanks to those loyal friends who have continued to support my efforts throught 2016 . .  and to those new ones who pop  up from time to time .

I hope you have all had a seriously wonderful Christmas - or it's alternative for non-Christians -  and that you are looking forward to a New Year with equanimity. I know there will be those whose circumstances are not as peaceful as mine, so to you I say only . .  don't give in . . .be brave and  be true to yourself in all things.

Sincere thanks to all of you who have downloaded my bits and pieces   .  and especially the repeat offenders - you know who you are! . . and I will be back around the middle of January with more pattern sets, paintings and an occasional lot from my vast collection.

In the meantime, you are the VERY best.

               . .  so here's a hand, my trusty friend! 

                                 and give me a hand of yours,

                                               We'll take a cup of kindness then,

                                                       for the sake of Auld Lang Syne.

                                                                                                HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017

Much love,

Marg XO