Riley

Hello Everyone!
I live in the cactus patches of Western Texas with my DH who is disabled. I am a care giver to him & we are pretty well housebound.

I was a nurse for 40 years, the last 14 as the head of the nursing department in the ER/Trauma unit of one of the local hospitals.
I took up quilting when I retired as a quieter form of living. (ha ha)

Unfortunately, there were/are no quilters in my family so it is teach myself, an ever evolving process!

We have 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, & 7 G-grandchildren. (And yes, I am as old as dirt! :mrgreen: )

I like mostly traditional quilting, with applique being my favorite form. I will usually put applique of some sort on the most traditional of patterns.

Thanks for having me on board! Riley

Moonpi

Lots of patterns and tutorials online, and plenty of sharing folks here. Glad you could join in.

zyxquilts

Welcome to the Board Riley! Feel free to ask questions, someone here is bound to have an answer - or two! :D
We love pictures & if your icon pic is one of yours, I for one, want to see more!!!

Celeste

Welcome! It's good to have you on here! An ER/Trauma nurse! Wow! I have a hard time keeping my cool in minor accidents! They sure were blessed to have you, as is your husband now! I'm sure you feel the same about him -- you're blessed to have him in your life!

I've seen your grandmothers garden quilt and it is so beautiful! So is the quilt in your icon! Please show us more! :mrgreen:

ania755

Welcome aboard....You will love it in here....Great warm people and plenty of information and support....