Hi there, I'm from downeast Maine also. I've been quilting for about 4 years and love it. I work part-time at a school (as a baker) and have been married for 13 years and have a 12 year old son. (we also have 3 older boys ranging from 33 to 27) the 27 year old is ober in Iraq for a third time so know what some of you are going thru. God Bless them and keep everyone safe.