diff --git a/app_state.py b/app_state.py
index 99a9c72..ff7c07c 100644
--- a/app_state.py
+++ b/app_state.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ so later rebinding would only ever be seen by the module that did it.
 import configparser
 import os
 
-VERSION = "0.0.0.062"
+VERSION = "0.0.0.063"
 PROPERTIES_FILE = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "editor.properties")
 DEFAULT_GRID_SIZE = 10
 DEFAULT_ADD_TIMESTAMP = True
diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 3f3aba1..140ceda 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -2118,10 +2118,12 @@ def refresh_palette_kits():
         palette_tree.delete(item)
 
     if not palette_kit_names:
-        palette_status.config(
-            text="No kits found — check Sedona home" if app_state.SEDONA_HOME
-            else "Set Sedona home in Preferences"
-        )
+        if app_state.xml_root_element is None:
+            palette_status.config(text="")
+        elif not app_state.SEDONA_HOME:
+            palette_status.config(text="Set Sedona home in Preferences")
+        else:
+            palette_status.config(text="No kits found — check Sedona home")
         palette_kit_var.set("")
         return