Quilt Swap help

I recently participated in a block swap & was a bit disappointed when I vound the blocks weren't all the size they were supposed to be - but I found help
quote from - http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltingcommunity/a/swap_blocks.htm

Working with Swapped Quilt BlocksIf you get a block that isn't quite large enough, try pressing it first to see if it grows a bit--blocks are usually too small, not too large.
If that won't quite do it, or if the patches on the outer edges of the block are a bit uneven, use freezer paper to prep the blocks for sewing. Gridded freezer paper makes the job easier, but you can work with plain freezer paper if that's what you have on hand.
>Cut a piece of freezer paper the exact size your unfinished blocks should be.
>Draw two straight lines on the freezer paper's unshiny side--one along the vertical center and one along the horizontal center.
>Draw two diagonal lines, each from one corner to the opposite corner.
>Draw any other lines you feel will help you position the block on the freezer paper.
>Place a block on the ironing board, right side down Position the freezer paper on top of the block, shiny side down.
>Align the block with the freezer paper image, matching up strategic parts of the block with the drawing. Using short applique pins, stab through areas to keep the two from shifting apart.
>When the block and the drawn image are aligned as well as possible, press the paper onto the block. Remove the pins.
>Inspect the edges of the block. They probably won't all reach the edges of the freezer paper, but they should be well enough into the outer quarter-inch area to catch the seam as it passes by.
>Repeat for all blocks that need to be squared up.
>To sew blocks together, align freezer paper edges and check to make sure the patches are matched under the paper. Secure with pins if you like. Sew a seam 1/4" inward from the edge of the paper.
>Assemble into rows then join rows. Do not remove papers until all adjoining blocks are sewn together. Leave the papers around the outer perimeter of the quilt until borders are added.
This method helps prevent skewed quilts by keeping the blocks in-square while you work on them. Your 1/4" seams will be where they should be based on the pattern--and that's sometimes a whole lot different than where they would be sewn if you match-up the edges of inaccurate

MayGod always bless you

So much time, so many things to do, so little energy, so many blessings

I keep telling myself I will get more done - but the energy is just not there. I've heard it said "you can always find time for the things you really want to do" - but with MS or chronic fatigue there is no finding the energy, you do a little bit and rest a lot and then try to do a little bit more, eventually if you are determined you get it done. The hardest part is knowing you won't get as much done in the whole weeks as you used to do in a few hours. But what am I saying - God is so good. I talked with my children and grandchildren this week along with many friends - what more is there. I collect dust - so as long as it doesn't trip me or intervene with the wheel on my chair it is there to be enjoyed (if you would like to enjoy some - I will gladly share, but you'll have to come get it yourself). I probably have a lot of other stuff around that I would also gladly share.
Speaking of God being good - He has sent me the most beautiful bouquet of flowers, purple, yellow & white crocus with a red hyacinth - and there is evidence of tulips and daffodils to be delivered soon. They just make me smile and fill my heart with joy to look at them. I have so much time that I can enjoy them - I pray you can take the time to enjoy God's gifts.

Unexpected help

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Happy HolyDays

We can feel offended when stores refuse to use the word Christmas at this time of year, but when they use the word Holiday(s) they are stating Holy Day(s) - that may help many of us to remember the real celebration - the Holy Day of Christ's birth. As we begin a new year let a make a resolution to "never give up in doing good" - We are Christ's light in the world today, let us not hide our light.