I taught lacemaking for twenty years in the UK, before moving to the west of Ireland in 2000. Quilting was always my second love, and since I could't find any lacemakers here, I joined a geat group of quilting ladies instead. I have since met some Irish crocheters, but they were about 4 hours drive away - too far to meet very often. Since retiring, I have bought a Bernina 730, and now enjoy incorporating machine embroidery in my quilts too. When I have sussed out how to, I will post some photos.