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I've been "trolling" here for a couple weeks and decided it was time to say "HI" My mother taught me to sew just enough to make a few dresses and skirts, but it was always a chore, not a passion. A few yrs ago I became disabled and find myself with lots of time on my hands (and very limited income) and unable to do much of anything useful. Spent the last couple yrs learning embroidery, knitting, etc. and finally decided to try some simple quilting projects. I'M HOOKED!! I've made some table runners and placemats. I have a jigsaw puzzle quilt started for my grandson and plans for a couple more quilts for family. To "practice" my quilting skills and different block designs, I'm making some baby quilts to donate to charity. I'm having so much fun and finally feel I can again contribute something to my family as well as the community. I'm going to have to be careful, though, as I could become quite addicted to vintage sewing machines. I inherited my mom's featherweight (complete with folding table) and just bought a Singer 15-91 off CL for free motion quilting.......a sweet alternative to an expensive sewing machine!

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Hello and welcome from northern California!

Hi and welcome to the board from NE Ohio.

Welcome to the board! Sounds like you are off to a good start with those machines.

Oh wow, you'll love your 15-91! I have one too. It sews beautiful stitches. I have a 201 as well, and some days I can't tell which one is my favorite! Welcome to the quilting board!

Hi from Ohio!

Welcome from Michigan!:)

:) welcome from se TX

Welcome for S CA!!!

Welcome from Rhode Island,and welcome to the board.The guys and gals here are super and very helpful in all quilting questions. Don't be afraid to ask.

Welcome from Washington! SOunds like you are off to a great start! Happy sewing!

Sending you a warm welcome from Arkansas....I'm new here too...I joined Tuesday(the 19th)

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Hello and welcome from Minnesota!
Glad you've joined us! :)

Hello and welcome from Kentucky!

Welcome from S CA!

Welcome to the board from Southern California. Since you've been around for at least a couple of weeks, you know how much fun this place can be.

a warm welcome from western KY, love my FW's and Pfaffs, and yes quilting is very addictive, i know as I'm so hooked, LOL

Welcome from IL, from another recent "finally tried it and got hooked"!

Hello and welcome to the board from the friendly State of Alabama

Hi Cherie, Welcome from North Carolina!