I have been reading posts on this board for a long time (I think you call in "lurking") and have gotten a lot of very useful information. I have been quilting since my retirement in 2000 and have primarily learned from watching quilting shows and through books and magazines. Lately I have become interested in the block of the month threads and finally decided that I should become a member in order to participate more fully. Now I just have to learn how to navigate my way around in order to find what I want/need.