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03-03-2011, 10:39 PM

eugogirl

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Clearwater/Tampa Bay FL

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Hello, I'm Jean from Tampa Bay Florida. I've been quilting for just a year. I'm working on a project, making quilts for my 5 siblings (as a surprise to each recipient). i completed the 3rd of these "legacy" quilts last week, sent it to my older sister in NC on Monday. (She received it Wednesday). My work is not perfect but I'm proud of my accomplishments so far, especially consdering the fact that I'm legally blind/visually impaired. I know there is debate re: hand-sewn vs. machine-sewn quilting. My hand-sewing skills have deteriorated so, it wuuld be impossible for me to make a qullt were it not for my trusty sewing machine. As it is it's nearly impossible for me to thread ordinary needles. I use a device to thread the machine needle, and EZ threading needles for the little hand sewing I do. I've also developed some adaptive skills since taking up quilting and I've availed myself of much online information. In addition to the quilts, I've also made some quilted Christmas wall hangins and mini-purses, and I'm working on an art quilt design. I love quilting!

03-03-2011, 10:41 PM

dflynn

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Rhode Island

Posts: 484

welcome from Rhode Island

03-03-2011, 10:41 PM

gzuslivz

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Federal Way, Washington

Posts: 1,460

Jean, welcome from Washington. We would love to see pics of your work. We are all big fans of each other. You will love it here!

03-03-2011, 10:49 PM

Borntohandquilt

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Posts: 4,345

Hello, welcome and happy quilting from Germany!

03-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Sadiemae

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Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Idaho

Posts: 11,375

Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

03-03-2011, 11:05 PM

eugogirl

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Clearwater/Tampa Bay FL

Posts: 5

Thanks for welcoming me in. I will share pics soon.

03-03-2011, 11:08 PM

BETTY62

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Mabank, Texas

Posts: 8,780

A big welcome from East Texas. I look forward to seeing your pictures.

03-03-2011, 11:10 PM

mrspete

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Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: NC - USA

Posts: 2,895

Hello from North Carolina. Blessings. Ruth

03-04-2011, 12:36 AM

crafty_linda_b

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Where the deer & antilope play and the eagles soar

Posts: 1,540

Hello eurogirl, Have you seen this video of Diane Rose? She is blind and she quilts. Here is a link to a video on youtube if anyone is interested in seeing it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lfaSmDxVZQ
Welcome to the group..
Happy Stitchin' Linda B. on the Cal-Ore border