OK, I’ll jump in with my story. My wife had been a cross stitcher and decided she wanted to branch out. I suggested quilting because my grandmothers and great grandmother quilted, and her grandmother did also. She ended up roping me in as well, but I had not taken the class. I started looking online and quickly found this board. I started reading, eventually started posting, and have learned so much here. There were a few guys on the board back then and we were welcomed enthusiastically. I’ve had quilters send me needed supplies or fabric, I’ve been able to send out some fabric, I’ve joined swaps, you’ve watched my daughter grow up, and you’ve grieved with me when my FIL and parents passed. When I walk into a quilt shop, I often end up in conversation with a total stranger about a quilting topic, and I usually get to tell my favorite love story about adopting my daughter. Yes, I’d have to agree that quilters are a special kind in this world and I’m glad to have “met” so many of you.