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While I'm taking a break from the linen quilt this week I'll be making this somewhat skewed orphan patchwork block into a Father's Day gift bag for my guy. I'm trying to get away from using paper wrapping and bags by making reusable bags out of fabric and cutter quilt pieces.

A while back I was invited to join a quilting group on social media. I was genuinely touched by the invitation -- actually I got two invitations -- and I thanked both people who reached out to me, but I didn't accept or turn down the invitations. Actually I've been thinking all this time about whether or not I should join. I've finally made that decision.

I like having contact with other textile artists, and my Twitter account has helped me feel less isolated for the last year. I create things mainly for myself, and to pursue ideas that interest me, but I also like to share them. Being able to interact with other like-minded souls has been good for me. Yet I can impose limits on myself to preserve my privacy, which is more important to me than popularity. I can't ask the same of a group. So no, I won't be accepting those kind invitations. I am grateful that they wanted to include me, but it's better for me to stick to flying solo under the radar. :)

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