Hi! My name is Dianna and I, too, am a newbie with alot to learn. I just started in May, 2010. I have done some simple blocks/quilts and I am interested in Redwork and embroidery. I am already addicted to fabric and can't stay away from my local quilt shops. I would deeply appreciate it if someone would adopt me. I have tried to stitch in the ditch and did some straight cross-hatch (very simple). I have a Brother sewing machine. This is the first time that I have touched a sewing machine since 1973.