Thanks again, especially for the candytuft ID, they are the stars of the spiral right now but they're starting to go to seed. I have a fountain in the front yard, and although I agree it would look great I wouldn't want to deal with the hassle in that particular spot. Birds love fountains, consequently they need to be cleaned frequently and it always involves splashing a lot of water on the ground and walking around the fountain a bit. Maybe I could get a birdbath and hook it to the irrigation system, but a statue would be easier and require less maintenance. I think I'm a one fountain person, a second is not something I relish taking care of but I wouldn't dream of getting rid of the one I have. Most recently a bench has been added to the garden, I realized that the place where the path brushes the raised bed is the coolest and most comfortable spot to hang out so I mentioned it to the DH and next thing I knew we had a new bench. I love it, it's perfect for sitting and enjoying my new area.

WOW...very nice,what a beautiful and thoughful gift! May I ask where you got your liner from? Have been pricing them on-line and ebay or did you go local? Did you use PVC or EPDM liner and what thickness did you choose? I would suggest using some of that left over sandy/dirt to build up your incline for the waterfall with. Keep it damp to help hold the shape while you work out your design and shape it. And Please post more pictures as you go.Thanks! Regina

If you wish to preserve the story of the quilt, sew a pocket on the back. Write the story along with any pictures, fabric, other items you want included and put them in the pocket. They can be removed and read while the quilt hangs or for cleaning. Many of the online photo services allow you to make a bound scrap book that would be a nice touch. I don't know if any of them offer a small version, but it is possible. Love your quilts, they tell such wonderful stories. A quilt is worth more than a 1,000 words. beverly

Oh my gosh, what a surprise to see my old post again! Thank you RGRS, I'm very flattered. I'm embarrassed to say that my home, decorated for Christmas this year, looks pretty much the same as it did in these pics. When I find a good place for a decoration, I tend to remember and put it back there again the next year. It works for me. The only major change will be my dining room table centerpiece. That I do change every year.