welcome. i lived on l.i. until my husband retired 22 years ago. now texas is home,and i love it. l.i. is just way toooo cold in the winter. ive been sewing just about my long life. my daughter had 3o dresses for kindergarden,That was 40 years ago. now id rather quilt or make cloth dolls. went to houston quilt show last week ,what a great show that was. if you get a chance go to it next year