Last evening at the last moment John and I decided to head to the hills - however not for bear hunting. I have a quilt deadline and Pine Mountain Lake celebrates the 4th tonight with a spectaular fireworks display. First thing this morning, we got up and went on "the walk" - the one we used to enjoy with our dog Lizzie - a memorial trip. As soon as we got home there was a happy voice at the front door - "Hey - it's Mercedes". As I was preparing to work on the quilt, Mercedes started pawing and folding the fabric. She was as drawn to color and texture as the rest of us are. She particularly liked the polka dots - ahh - a girl after my own heart. Together, we were organizing, stacking and getting ready for my sew day. All of a sudden it occured to me, I'll bet she would like to make a block. So darling Mercedes got a crash course on piecing. Like a duck to water she took to the fabric and sewing machine. Her Dad came over to gather her home, but realized in short order, he could just wait! Look at Mercede's face with her finished block!!! Way to go Mercedes - now YOU can make your own quilt - BTW: I give you an A+ for your first block. PS: that's not blond bear - it is me without makeup - but just as scary!