Welcome, Kate and a hello from Michigan, the mitten shaped state. We were all amateur quilters and to be honest most of us still are. Some are more experienced while others are just learning. All are welcome here. It will likely amaze you how much your quilting will move up a notch or two by wandering about the Quilt Board Site and applying the techniques that others have found to work well. Everyone is so helpful and if you have a question, please, post it and I can assure you you will get responses to help you become a successful quilter of small quilts or table runners or just small table toppers.
Lots of us work with challenges, so be assured you are alone with stiff and painful joints. Love to have you join the group from the other side of the pond. You may even find some quilting friends in the UK on the Quilting Board.
