I'm a relatively new quilter & I'm loving it. I have learned about bringing up the bottom thread before FMQ, I have learned the difference between working with W&N vs Poly batting, I've learned the benefit of spray starch, I've made potholders with Insul-Brite, table runners & even mastered the french braid! I made coffee cozies, pieced quilts & panel quilts & have learned that panels are not as quick & easy as you'd think!! (I detailed every pineneedle). I have found a way to applique that doesn't turn me off & make me queazy & I'm gathering my gumption to try paper piecing in the near future with Carol Doak's book. Can hardly wait for them to get here!! It is my New Year's resolution! I hope to keep the Alzheimer's away & I think this has me off to a great start! :-) Thank you each & every one who contributes &/or maintains this forum!! Love you all! Happy holidays!