Hello - I have been quilting for a year & a half - since my retirement. I have taken several classes at a local quilt shop & discovered I enjoy machine applique and paper piecing the most. My first big project was a king size Spirit of the Northwoods quilt for my son. It has 12 blocks - a different scene for each month of the year. I had a great time doing each block but I'm glad it is finished so I can try other things. I just posted a pic of the Spider Star I made from the May BOM. Such fun - can't wait to see the June block. I have learned lots from reading all your messages. Thanks for all the good info.

Welcome Annmarie! Glad to have you join us. Beautiful job on the quilt!

Beautiful Spider Star! I started quilting after retirement also but haven't made too many things yet. I definitely am hooked though! Everytime we travel, I ask my husband to stop at a quilt supply shop. We visited the museum in Paducah KY last year and hope to go back this year. The quilts there are really inspirational!!

Hi Anne Marie and welcome. I also am from Wis, Oshkosh to be exact. I also made the same quilt for our son, for his "up north" cabin. I loved doing that quilt and was sorry when it was done. I had so much fun, traveling all over trying to find the exact prints as was in the book. It was a fun filled summer, looking for them and then making it. Am thinking of making another.

Would love to see pictures of your quilt - I don't know anyone else who has done one. You can see pictures of mine here:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-1432-1.htm

Welcome.

Hello and welcome from VA:) Glad you enjoy the board

Hi and welcome from Ms.

Welcome from NY! Your avatar is very pretty!

Will get my son to take some pic of quilt and post them. Is that a table topper in your avatar? If is is, what pattern is it. I love it. Thanks