Hi, I'm new to this board and still trying to figure out how to use it. I keep getting lost! I live in central NYS, fingerlakes area and have been quilting for about 15+ years. I started out hand quilting which I still love but due to arthritic joints have trouble using a thimble so learning how to do free motion quilting. Before the quilting, I used to sew all of my 2 daughters dresses, most of my clothes including some lingerie and some items for my husband. Guess I got burned out as I quit sewing altogether for a few years except for mending when necessary. Then we moved to NC for a few years and everyone there was quilting so that's when I got back into it. My other hobbies are genealogy, basketmaking and boating. We lived on our boat in NC and that is where I also learned to make baskets. I still love doing that but there is not enough time to do everything!