We did it. This afternoon we signed the paperwork accepting an offer on our house. But, it's still not final. They have to sell their house first. Oh well, most of the country is in that position now so I understand that as we are too. Their house was listed a little over two weeks ago and they are already getting calls about it. It's a nice two story house in a very nice neighborhood and school district so it shouldn't take it too long to sell as that area of Knoxville has started picking up in real estate sales. Friday we are going to be looking at houses in the Mt. Juliet and Lebanon, TN area, east of Nashville. The agent there sent us an email with the listings of over a dozen houses that met the criteria we gave her. We are looking for a few specific things; a fire place, great kitchen for Howard, a sewing room for me, and a moderate size yard that is fenced for the dogs. So far we have seen two that we really like and another three that have possibilities. But, photos can be deceiving so have to see them in person. I'm going to make up a check list sheet for each house and have fresh batteries in my camera so we won't get confused about which features were in which house.
I did get a quilt block made. It's a 12 inch, Star in a Star block and is another of the lottery blocks for a retreat in August. The requirements were any star, 12 inch finished, wow or woc background and jewel tones, no batiks. I think I managed to meet all of them. This is probably my favorite star block pattern. I've used it frequently in quilts, especially for kids by substituting a novelty print for the star in the center. Makes a nice quilt.
Better go. I need to really get started on clearing out, sorting, and packing my "stuff", especially the sewing room. I'm excited about moving closer to family, but not about the packing and actual moving process. I'm getting too old for this. 
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