Welcome from sunny Nevada! I just love England! I spent a year in the West Midlands teaching nursing, and just had so much fun, made so many friends. So glad to have you with us from over the "Big Pond". You've come to the right place for answers to specific questions, general quilt advice (sometimes I just come on the board and spend all my time reading other posts), tutorials, some wonderfully talented people, and a warm and welcoming community. Cheers!