Welcome from a fellow Arkansan. :) I love the quilt-in-progress in your avatar! I love to keep hand work available too. Mostly it's applique for me, but I have hand pieced a couple of quilts (one is still in progress) and I find it very relaxing. I can't wait to see a close up of yours when you get it finished.
Enjoy the board! We're glad you're here. :D