Hello from Texas!
 

As we say here, "howdy, y'all!" I started quilting 31 years ago when pregnant with my first child, and really got going with it regularly about 16 years ago. I am active in two groups--one is a bee, and the other is a group that makes charity quilts. I love big, bold patterns, cats, antique and vintage sewing machines--especially Singer Featherweights! I am teaching myself to repair and maintain my machines. I love taking an abused machine back to top running shape and improved cosmetics. I found this board when I searched for a way to repair the clear coat on my latest FW machine, a 1936 version. I have a Pfaff 130, a Bernina 1030, a Bernina 730, a Franklin treadle in cabinet, a Singer treadle head with Tiffany decals, a Singer 15-30 with Flying Eagle decals, a Singer model 328, and yes, five Featherweights, ranging from 1935 to 1957. Great to find this site! Theresa

Wow, you're loaded. Welcome to this quilting board. These quilters are so giving and I hope you love it.

Hi and welcome. I will be going to Sugarland in October And mybe I will get to meet you.Hugs PS Will take a FW off your hands ?????

Hello Theresa, welcome from northern California!

omacookie, my DH would love it if I would part with any one of these little gals. I'm open to talking about it. You can pm me.

Howdy, from the Heart of Texas!

Welcome neighbor! My daughter lives in Sugar Land - my grandson goes to school at Sugar Grove Christian School if that gets you oriented. I live about an hour away in El Campo - towards Victoria. You will continue to find a wealth of information on this board - and I'm sure you'll have a lot of info to share, too. Howdy!

Howdy from Oklahoma! Welcome aboard, so glad you're here.

Hi from Ohio!

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome to the board!

Hello from another Texan!

Welcome from S CA!

:) welcome from The Woodlands areas

Hi from Louisiana. My Dad use to live in Sugar Land years ago. Welcome to this great board.

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

welcome from NE Ohio.

Welcome from, part time Illinois, part time Texas

Howdy and Welcome from East Texas. I am a new quilter even if i did come to it late in life. You will love this board. Everyone is so friendly and helpful!!

Hello Theresa, welcome from Nevada!

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

Hello Theresa and welcome from Australia.

I've been through El Campo many times--for Girl Scout outings, and more recently (past 10 years) for my retreaters' group travel to The Retreat House in Rockport. We love to stop in Victoria at the LQS!

Thanks, Moonglow! I sure would love to come your way some day....sigh.....

Twinkie, I love your profile pic--sure looks like a sweet little buddy you have there.

Thanks, Txsuthrn, I'm already in love with this board! The people are friendly, and the information is super helpful! I'm working on creating an album, but my computer savvy is not my strong point.

Thanks, Kathy, it's great to see where everybody is from!

yes, Barny, I consider myself blessed! Or crazy! :) I'm looking for ways to display my prettiest machines.

Hi, Tartan, thanks for the welcome. It seems like the prettiest Featherweights come down south from Canada. Guess you know how to take better care of them, huh? Or maybe it's the weather?

Hi, Janet L52, thanks for the welcome! I look forward to perusing other people's photos and learning from skilled quilters.

Thanks alikat110! I have a lot of family connections in and around Waco---and I hear there's a very productive guild there.

Thanks for the howdy--sometimes, my DH says it so it sounds like he's saying "Hi, Dee"---anyway, howdy back!

Thanks, SueDor! I look forward to getting to know you on the boards--looks like you post a lot!

Wow, so many hellos! Thank you, all of you!!!!

Howdy! From Corpus Christi by the bay and near the gulf. I've learned a lot from this board. Lots of caring people on here. Glad to know you spell your name as I do.

Well, next time you're on the way through stop at our quilt shop in El Campo - The Cedar Chest. I get to the Victoria shop every chance I get - it's a favorite, but ours is a little jewel.

Hello and welcome from Minnesota! You sure have a lot of sewing machines!!! :)