Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Accident

Hello everyone out there in Quiltland! I am so grateful to be able to write today. On our way home from the Road to California show, my sister and I were in a roll over accident. We hit some slush on the road as we were changing lanes. It is not good to hit a concrete barrier straight on, but we have been blessed! There is someone who looks out for us. Margaret is doing well now, after some repair surgery and we will both fully recover.

I am only posting this to let you know that if you had placed an order with me, or I was going to contact you about something, you may have to let me know again, as all of our orders and inventory were lost, or mangled.

At the show, hundreds of quilters signed up to be emailed when my book comes out, but I have not found that list yet. So just keep checking here, and I will let you know when it is available! Some folks are waiting for kits, and I will get those out as soon as possible. I think I will be just a couple weeks behind.

By the way, it was such a fun show! We had a wonderful time meeting all of you and I just wanted to say "Hello" to all my new quilting friends and welcome you to my blog and website. You were so sweet with all your comments and interest in my designs. I look forward to seeing you at shows and seeing all the great things you are working on. Remember, if you sign up as a follower of this blog, you are automatically entered in my drawings for free merchandise!

One more thing...I would like to publicly thank my sister Margaret for all her help! She is always so supportive of me and my business, and an invaluable asset when I go to shows because she knows everything about quilting and setting up a booth, etc, etc. She has unselfishly given freely of her time for years in all my endeavors, and I will be eternally grateful to her. Thanks again Marg! You are a "quilting marvel" for sure!


14 comments:

Christine said...

I'm so upset to hear about the accident, but so grateful that you and Margaret are okay. We will keep you both in our prayers for recovery physically and otherwise. Lots of love.

Jana Nielson said...

So sorry to hear about your accident! I'm glad to hear that you are both going to be ok.

Kris said...

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear about your accident on the way home from Road. I met you both, and spoke with you quite some time at the show. You were both delightful. I wish you both well, and look forward to seeing more of your fabulous ideas and designs.
Take care.

Unknown said...

Thank God both you and Margaret are okay. I learned some great tips from you at the show. Can't wait to try out my Appli-Glue! God Bless.

Heather said...

Wow, so glad you both are ok. I will be praying for a continued recovery for your sister (and that you find everything you are looking for from the show).

Yumm yumz by patticakes said...

Jill:
I was so sorry to hear of your accident, but grateful that everyone is well and on the mend.
You must both have been wearing your seatbelts to have escaped any more serious injuries.
Please know that many thoughts and prayers are being sent to you for a speedy and complete recovery!

ChitterChatterDesigns said...

Hi Jill,
So sorry about your accident. That was a scary storm! So glad you made it out with what's important! If you need anything, I am here for you. Best wishes to you and your sis. Hugs, -Cori

Jannie said...

I am so glad to hear that you and your sister are going to be okay! I am so sorry about your accident! Please know that many people will be thinking and praying for you both.

bunnythreads said...

Oh my, Checking to see how you are?? I am sending prayers to you & you & margaret. I love your quilting-your work is wonderful & I love when you show how you do it. I ask The Lord to wrap His loving arms around you & margaret & Bless you & fill you with all the love we are sending you.
hope you are doing well.
(((HUGS)))anna

Tori said...

Jill- I have not been able to talk to you since the accident but have heard through other that you are doing well. I hope you took a few days to rest and recover. Call me if I can help with anything. Love you!
Tori

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Deonn said...

Oh, Jill, that must have been so terrifying. So glad that you and Margaret are all right.

Unknown said...

I am so glad that you and your sister are ok.
I was wondering if you are going to redo the Values quilt pattern, seeming as how they have added a new one and changed the look of the torch?

annfrances said...

Hi Jill,
I am so glad to hear that you and Margaret are getting along better. I sent you and Margaret an email but didn't hear anything in return. I didn't want to be a pest but I was worried about you both. I hope to see you soon and I am back at Thimbles!! Love and Hugs, Ann xoxo