I hesitate to admit I've been lurking for several months now. :) And in the meantime I've quietly become addicted. And like a true addict, I've introduced you all to two very good friends, who are also becoming 'addicted lurkers'. They will be signing in soon. I'm probably in the "beginner" category, although I have sewed since high school, and now I've been a Gramma for several years. I'll figure out an avatar later, but for now, Hello from northeastern South Dakota, and I look forward to chatting with all of you.