I just joined the forum this morning and was almost instantly caught up in a chat, it was great!
Just to let you all know a bit about me, I was born and raised in Chicago and lived in the midwest until 1996 when we moved from St. Louis (would that be considered midwest you think?) to Portland Or. We moved here to China two years ago as my husband was transferred here. We really love it, it's been a great experience so far. I have joined an international quilt group here which is great and have been doing a little teaching and a lot of quilting among other things.
My husband and son (17) are here in Shanghai with me and I have 5 other children home in the states and 6 grandchildren. I've been quilting for about 30 years now and haven't even come close to doing all the projects I'd like to do, but then who has?
I really look forward to getting to know quilters here and am hoping for some new friendships.