I have been following the newsletter for several weeks and it is so exciting to have so many online friends. I retired from elementary teaching last June. I had been teaching for 36 years. I loved my job but I decided I needed to spend the next years in an equally creative venue. I tried painting,( great 3rd grade work). I made my daughter and daughter-in-law, quilted bags for Christmas. I rediscovered my love of fabric. However, my 35 year old Kenmore wasn't up to quilting. So for my birthday in Feb., my husband bought me a Babylock Quest Plus. It is wonderful. Then he said," You need something lighter, to tote to classes." So for Mother's Day I got a Janome, Jem Platinum. It is a treat to piece on. I look forward to talking to all of you. I belong to the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Guild.

Nice catch on the hubby! Welcome from Southern Illinois.

Welcome from NY! You will have fun here!

Hello and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Glad you joined us :lol:

Welcome from Minnesota! :-D

Welcome from NW PA, glad you joined us!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here. Your hubby is a gem.

A big welcome from Ireland.

Welcome from Wisconsin!

Woohoo Quiltermomo! I also have a Jem Platinum to take to classes in addition to a heavier one I keep at home. It's a great little machine!

Welcome to the Quilting Board, so glad you joined. :D