A word of thanks
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pawtucket, RI
Posts: 153
I ditto every word that is being typed on this board. As a grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 2, I figure I will have to live to at least 100 (I am now 71) to quilt every family member a quilt before I pass away! So with this positive thinking my husband bought me a wonderful Christmas present... a Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold and you bet your boopy I am going to learn how to use this machine. Next year's presents will be all embroidered! Lol
#14
It is really remarkable isn't it! But if you come right down to the nitty-gritty, we are all the same age - with eternal optimism. There are things I know that I don't like (like applique), but I do admire and appreciate the work that all of you do. What I wouldn't give to do a Baltimore Quilt, but I know I won't. When I am 81, I hope to be done with a quilt that I have the book for, the ideas crammed in my brain - and if you all know me, you know I love samplers and this is "The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt" with 111 blocks - 6x6 and I have never done one less than 12x12 (only because I like the size on a coverlet quilt - (15 blocks) and a big quilt with 35 blocks. We can do anything we want and with ideas from you all, we have the most beautiful quilts ever and just remember our ancestors who, somehow, let us know that this is more than a heritage, it is a responsibility that we have to our children and grand children and my two greats that they have a responsibility to carry on where our family from way back when taught their children how to quilt. And, again, God Bless us Everyone. Edie
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
Posts: 3,041
Same message as Joy's. Thanks folks. Merry Christmas and remember Jesus Is the reason for the Season. I love looking at everyone's work some I would never attempt but if I'm unsure about a way to do things, there is always someone here on the board coming to he rescue. I turned 70 in Sept, and have sewn all of my life it seems, but I m so amazed at new techniques I read about and tutorials that so many are generous enough to post for everyone. I too get on this board first thing every morning. Blessings to ALL!
Last edited by Gerbie; 12-19-2014 at 05:27 AM.
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Haw River, NC
Posts: 307
Merry Christmas to you and everyone on this board. I am one who self taught my self to quilt, through this site. So many very wise people are on here. So many helpful people also. Thanks, wishing the best New Year also. I am 65 years old and have been quilting for 5 years.
Last edited by Pinklady; 12-19-2014 at 06:48 AM.
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