newbie here.. want to introduce myself been quilting for about a year learning as i go ... have been lurking and read on this form for some time. alot of good information posted here and i have learned alot from all of you... i can't take it any more i just have to join in on the fun.. i have been retired for about 3 1/2 years.. married for 32 years, mother of 2 grown sons and have 5 beautiful grandchildren... i enjoy quilting, gardening , canning and quilting some more ... looking forward to making friends and leaning even more about quilting since i'm self taught.