Your story sounds so much like me! I started this past fall learning, reading, asking questions, etc. This board, as well as some of the you tube videos are so helpful -- and so appreciated. Friends helping also and encouraging my efforts. I just could never picture myself sitting and sewing 1/4" seams all day. Boy did I find out how much I like doing that as it's part of the whole picture.
I finally started a 4-part piecing class from a wonderful teacher learning all the good things. And all her tips, too. I think I will appreciate this class much more now that I've done some things on my own. It's so fun to make something for someone and see in their eyes & smiles how much they appreciate it.
And I have learned so much about how fun it is to shop for fabric!! lol
Everyone says how addictive quilting is ..... it really is!! I love reading and looking at things on this board. A big thanks to all of you for what I've seen and learned.