anniversary gift

have been mulling over what might be a good anniversary present for the one-year mark of the heart surgery--but this arrived yesterday and it will do very nicely!  there was only a last name on the return address, but have an inkling who might have sent it....simple thanks are so inadequate for such a gift...my new and improved heart was doing cartwheels!

already drool stains on every page....yes, it's THAT good!  last year had sold my "primarily quilts" mostly because it contained all very large and complicated quilts that i knew i would never make...it's a beautiful book, but it should be used.  betsy's book, however, contains only a few large quilts and mostly small wall projects that are simply stunning...every single one!  only sheer will kept me from pulling fabric for each and every one.  but now the big decision is which one to make first....i'll keep you posted!   **** and post script from yesterday's post about dora's quilt.  got an email from the book's author, janet finley, who was delightfully surprised to see my rendition and has some info from one of dora's relatives she'll be sharing with me.  so anxious to learn more about her....if only the quilt could be found and could talk!