I also am a newbie. they say I live in Conroe, but it's closer to woodlands. I love to make quilts but can't believe the cost of material here in Texas. It was less than 2.00 a yard in California. Anyway that aside. I have been working on a quilt for about a year. I really want to get it finished. I stopped long enough to make three small quilts for my new great grandson. I don't make anything fancy yet, but I would love to learn. I want to learn to do embrodery. And like everyone else I would like a long arm. don't think I will ever have one. Add yahoo.com to my name and you have my email.