(Helen Kelley) Helen Kelley's death on September 1, 2008 marked an enormous loss for the quilting community. Loose Threads becomes a poignant reminder of all that we loved about her and her words of wit and wisdom. These essays will inspire and entertain you no matter where you are in your quilting journey. Loose Threads is a collection of Helen's favorite columns from over the years. Helen is a master quilter and it is evident that she can relate every aspect of her life to thoughts of her quilting. She shares lots of ideas such as why piecing a quilt after midnight is never a good idea, how to know it’s time to clean out your fabric stash and why quilting is better than an X-rated movie. Helen weaves the “loose threads” of life into stories that every quilter can appreciate.