been lurking for some time (years). From Erie PA. Ex claim adjuster, ex vet tech, now secretary in people hospital. Very little time to quilt, but love it. Seven dogs, 3 cats. Love,love the butterfly quilt. Need to purchase pattern. Forced me out of lurkdom

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Hello and welcome from Ontario. Glad something finally brought you out into the open, it is a great place to be

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!

Hi and Welcome! Hope you get more time to quilt,soon. Any pictures of your pets to share!

Welcome to this board from NE Pa. where the snow has finally stopped for a day or two. Marge

Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam..soon to be Virginia WOOHOO!!!

Lurking is bad for ones... um something. So much better to get it out in the open and become one with the group. Its addicting. And shoot here you can find patterns for free so the excuses keep dwindling.. maybe some cute animal quilts.. wall quilt? start small think big! Welcome and looking forward to hearing your views and seeing your postings!

Welcome! what butterfly quilt? did i miss a piece of eye candy?! yikees!

hi and welcome from california.

Welcome from Oklahoma with a Massachusetts accent. So happy you could be here. It is wonderful!

Hello from Ohio your neighboring state. Hope youfind more time to relax with quilting. Our sechdules are so filled with busy things. Treat yourseld to quite time. Quilting is a great stress reliver. Welcom aboard. I found this site to be very helpful.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Been lurking for a few years, enjoyed all the posters and all the info. Will try to get some pics of all the furry kids. Only two quilts to post (no time), but will catch up soon.

Hi and welcome from Massachusetts.

Welcome from your snowed in neighbor in Western Pa. I thought northern Pa was supposed to be the snowy area, not me!!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.

Welcome from Arkansas

Hello, and welcome from OKlahoma.

Welcome Critternurse7. This Californian also lurked for years before getting brave and signing on. It's even better now then as a "lurker".