It sounded like a tall order when I first contemplated joining the exchange. It was, and still is, more than a little bit intimidating. The idea of working on a “miniature” quilt is kind of scary, when most of my quilts are at least 60 inches square! But, just imagine! My partner would be from a different country . . . and speak a different language! How would we communicate? I’m such an Okie, I was really hoping I didn’t embarrass myself. And, luckily, there is Google Translate. We decided our quilts would use blues and greens and reflect where we lived. I chose the “Road to Oklahoma” pieced block for the background and reduced it from 12” to 2” — then included Oklahoma’s state wildflower, the Indian Blanket, a dreamcatcher and a greeting, from my Cherokee heritage, in needle-turn applique. “Osiyo” means “welcome” in the Cherokee language. What an adventure this has been! And I’ve had the experience and plain old fun of making a new friend in a different country.