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01-28-2014, 05:55 AM

CraftyPaula

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Hello from Belfast, Northern Ireland

I am 34 years and I have lived in Belfast all my life. I have an identical twin sister and 10 nieces and nephews.

I began crocheting when I was 17 and then did dressmaking and also taught myself to knit. I now teach others how to crochet and knit in my weekly craft club that I hold in my home. It's great passing the skill on and see the sense of accomplishment when a project is complete.

Although I love all my crafts I wanted something different to do and I've always loved quilting just didn't think that I would be able to do it. I enrolled in a class in September in a local fabric store and I haven't looked back. I'm completely hooked now; thing this is my new addiction.

I quilted a cushion cover first and have just finished my first cot quilt for my youngest nephew; I'm currently working on a cot quilt for my youngest niece.

01-28-2014, 06:07 AM

Nanny's dollface

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Welcome from sunny Southern California! Are there certain quilt patters that are popular in Ireland?

01-28-2014, 06:09 AM

Stitch124

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Welcome from Atlanta Georgia!

01-28-2014, 06:11 AM

Tartan

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Welcome from Ontario, Canada.

01-28-2014, 06:12 AM

orangeroom

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Welcome Paula, from New York State! My DGM (dear Grandmother) came from Mayo, Ireland. Cot quilt? Is that a quilt for a twin size bed? You will also benefit from tutorials on u-tube...Missouri Star Quilt Company has amazing videos. Here's one on half square triangles...useful for many different blocks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E