Hi Heather. I'm Phyllis from outside St. Louis, Missouri. I could not believe there could be so many nice people in one place, as there is here. I have been quilting about 44 Years. took several years off here and there and sewed clothes for myself and 2 daughters, pjs for my son, dolls and doll clothes. When machine quilting became popular and more feet, knowledge Etc., is when I really got back to it, all I do with my spare time. I have 6 Grands and 1 Great Granddaughter. You will enjoy it here. There are several very talented men quilters here also. Your quilts are gorgeous, I've never heard of a zipper quilt, I wouldn't have the patience for it.