Tears

You have done nothing that requires an apology!!!! I do sincerely hope you will continue to take part in hugs and sponsor one when you feel moved to do so.

Susan: I already wrote to you, in the other thread. I would like to reiterate that I think you are a stand up person. Do not let this spoil your good works.

As far as anonymous blocks, that is up to you. I like to sign my blocks for the simple reason that it may interest the person who receives the quilt. It may also encourage the person to know there are people all around who send good wishes. So, when I make a block I always write "Pat in Virginia" for domestic destinations or "Pat in Virginia, USA" for out of country quilts ... simple but effective information IMO.

Now, dry those tears ... go eat chocolate, f> Forgive me. I am in tears. I cry both for the hurt I have caused and

Susan, You have done nothing wrong. You've done what you thought best, and with good intentions. If some agree, great. If some disagree, thats OK too. Thats life.

Let's make a request for a quilter through the Hug list, email me. And then go ahead in the mean time and make Tyler's Hug with ALL of the blocks that were sent. Snigs, that okay if she puts yours in instead of mailing them back now?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Snigs block has already gone out in the mail.

When a quilter has volunteered, I will finish the top with all the blocks. I will wait before cancelling the volunteer through Quilts for Soldiers.

Piggybacking here to echo Pat's sentiments. Chocolate and doggie cuddles always help me when I'm down. ;)

It saddens me when someone who has given their time and love to do the gigantic task of assembling a hug quilt for us feels they have been hurt like this.

This doesn't really happen on this Group does it.

Hugs to Betsy/Susan

-- Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~

Susan, you have done nothing but good and I am proud to have been a part of your HUG. What on earth kind of criticism could anyone offer you? I don't understand and I'm sorry that you're feeling hurt. {{{{{{{{{{{{Susan}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I responded to the earlier post but have now reluctantly decided that I will refrain from taking part in any further Hugs. I can "give" to local group quilts (and regularly do) but will not further contribute to the distress that this has caused you - or to anyone else in the future.

I'm so sorry that this has upset you and truly hope it will eventually leave you with warmer memories of the beautiful quilt you made with the blocks that came in to you.

((big hug))

Dear Sweet Susan I am so sorry you're hurting enough to be in tears. There are so many other things going on right now that one should cry over. I, for one, was not the least bit offended that my block wasn't included in Tyler's quilt. I know it will be used somewhere, when you see the perfect place for it.

When I choose to participate in a hug, the block is sent unconditionally. I choose not to sign them, because it's really not that important to me. I'm joyful in the knowledge that "somewhere" I helped someone feel good - if only for a moment. What you're doing for the service men and women of our country is a valiant and honorable deed. And as I said previously, please use my block as you see fit. I was happy to participate.

Please dry your eyes, have the beverage of your choice, and be very, very proud of your commitment, time, effort and love that go into every quilt you send to the military.

Hugz Patti in Seattle

YOU ARE FORGIVEN. Just send the top and all the blocks to me and I will complete it so all are represented.

Absolutely perfect. But I will gladly complete the project with all the blocks so everyone will be represented.

She didnt do anything that needs forgiving. I think you are the one that owes an apology. Not for asking for the blocks back, that is your right, but for the way you have 'spoken' to her, and to others here on the NG.

She asked for my forgiveness and I gave it. How do you decide who and when forgiveness can be given? How strange and presumptious.

If being strange and presumptious is the worst I get called, I think I'm doing pretty good.