Good morning From Warwickshire UK!
Good morning to you all. My name is Kate and I'm a very amateur quilter. I only really started a couple of years ago and it wasn't until this year I 'dared' to make a lap quilt. Now I'm hooked. I recently made one for my first grandchild due in 5 weeks! I've got four quilts on the go at the moment. All are lap size for the simple facts that 1.I do not have the room to make anything bigger! And 2. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I do find that my strength has gone for moving larger pieces of work about.
I recently visited my best friend in the US and was wowed by the choice of fabrics and quilting equipment that there is there. I have one hobby shop where I live and it is very poor with its choice of fabric and notions and also it's very expensive. There is a haberdashery store as well but they stock everything other than good quality fabric and notions.I suppose they are going with the majority of crafters by having a vast selection of wools for crochet and knitting. I have yet to find a quilt pattern in the UK other than at the International Quilt Show which I attended last month. Of course I can order things on line but personally I like to feel the fabric before I buy it so I don't like buying it on line.
Anyway thanks for letting me join and I look forward to picking up hints, tips and ideas from all you clever skilful people.