I am the daughter, granddaughter, and niece of some really fantastic quilters. I have always loved the beauty of quilts and have dreamed of having the time and ability to finally create some of my own. Well, the time has come and I am a little intimidated! I've accumulated a nice collection of fabrics, how-to books, and tools, but am fearful of attempting a quilt. I thought I might start with some place mats for my daughter. Does anyone have any good patterns to suggest? You all are so helpful and knowledgeable. I'd appreciate any ideas! Thanks!

Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA

if you have a specific ? please post in the main section so others will see it and respond to your ?

Welcome from East Central Illinois. I just love quilting and have so many ideas running through my head. I have started stockpiling material for some of them.

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

Welcome from southeast PA!

Well, hello there-- from the OTHER Donna in Southeastern PA!

Are you near your mom or gran? I bet they would love to teach you!

There are some great sites online with terrific patterns. A few of my favorites are

www.quiltville.com

www.quilterscache.com

www.freequiltpatterns.info

www.scrapquilts.com

Hi neighbor!! I dont have any tips or patterns etc.. Im new too, jut wanted to say hi :-)

Hello from Ontario, Canada and welcome to the board.

Hi and welcome from Alaska.

Hello and welcome from northern California!