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    Old 05-03-2010, 04:12 PM
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    Good morning everyone!

    I'm new to quilting, but not the quilting world. My Mum has quilted since before I was born, and since I started quilting last year I've realised how much she taught me without meaning to.

    I'm relatively young (35) compared to most I have met and find that I'm still making my way to my own 'style' when it comes to quilting. I started with traditional piecing, applique and now I'm looking at using different mediums such as fabric paint and paintstiks to add dimension. I love free motion quilting and was lucky enough to do a day class with Helen Godden (the Aussie contingent of three sisters quilter).

    I really just want to meet other quilters, maybe be part of an exchange, but I really want to make friends. I'm an Army wife and often move around so it is hard to make permanent friends. I love the freedom the internet has given me and feel this is the best place as even if I move, I can take you all with me.

    I am a mother of four children, and I am studying a double degree by correspondence. Primary school teaching with a major in English Lit and minor in Sociology. I was a scrapbooker for ten years and moved to the dark side about 18 months ago. I can cuddle a quilt, I can't cuddle an album.

    I have four cats (Mr Mrrow, Gary, Frank the Tank and Peni) and Charley the chihuahua puppy.

    Dawnfire aka Kyliejean
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    Old 05-03-2010, 04:39 PM
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    Hello and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Glad you joined us :lol:
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    Old 05-03-2010, 04:56 PM
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    Welcome to the board from Southern California!!
    I know about the moving around, my DH served 20 years in the US Navy. I too have 4 children, however I am a little bit older than you. I'll make the big "5 0" this year. My kids are all grown, (21-28)
    Glad to have you here!!!
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    Old 05-03-2010, 06:04 PM
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    Welcome from coastal South Carolina, USA
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    Old 05-03-2010, 06:07 PM
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    Welcome from Louisiana. Glad you have joined us.
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    Old 05-03-2010, 07:26 PM
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    Welcome from arizona, usa. I to am trying to find my own place in this quilt world. I like your idea about introducing more color into your work. I have a thread called (I need help :O) let me know what you think.


    Ray..
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    Old 05-03-2010, 08:16 PM
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    Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.
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    Old 05-03-2010, 10:41 PM
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    Hello & Welcome from Oklahoma. Happy to have you. With 4 kids, you are a busy Mom. We have 4 grown kids so I know what it is like. That is what is so neat about quilting...we ea. find our own place or niche. You will too. Looking forward to getting to know you.
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    Old 05-04-2010, 01:38 AM
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    G'day and a big welcome from Ireland.
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    Old 05-04-2010, 01:41 AM
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    Hi and welcome from MA.
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