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    Old 02-12-2012, 08:33 PM
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    Default Hi! New Quilter here!

    Hi everyone! My name is Katie. I am 32. I am married, and I am a momma to 2 kiddos.

    I am a new quilter. When I say new, I really mean new. I haven't actually made my first "real" quilt yet, lol! I've made several rag quilts, I started last year. I really enjoyed it, and now making quilts doesn't seem quite so intimidating to me. I am the type of person who starts lots of new things and doesn't finish. At the end of last year I decided I needed to stop doing that and pick one thing to focus on and get good at. I decided quilting was it. I've been reading books, Pinteresting, buying fabrics and daydreaming. I am almost ready to start my first quilt! However, I won't let myself start until I finish up a few projects that I have already started (a few rag quilts to finish, and a few other crafty things that have been sitting around for awhile) I should be able to start in about a week or so.

    I've already designed my first quilt! You can see my design here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/4181190...7629292518835/

    I am collecting vintage sheets and participating in a swap on flicker. So my first quilt will be made from vintage sheets. I'm very excited. I am planning on machine piecing and machine quilting it. I think I will do machine piecing for the most part, but I would like to hand quilt. So maybe I will try that on my next project.

    I am happy to be here and hope to learn from you and somehow contribute.
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    Old 02-12-2012, 08:37 PM
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    A big welcome from the state of Texas. Your design is really pretty. I'm looking forward to seeing a picture of the finished quilt.
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    Old 02-12-2012, 09:48 PM
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    Welcome from Ontario, Canada.
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    Old 02-12-2012, 09:58 PM
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    HI Katie
    Welcome
    you will enjoy this site as much as quilting
    good luck with your 1st "real" quilt
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    Old 02-12-2012, 11:18 PM
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    Hi and welcome from Ft. Myers, FL
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    Old 02-13-2012, 12:13 AM
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    Hi and welcome from London Kentucky. Your design will make a gorgeous quilt, happy sewing.
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    Old 02-13-2012, 02:28 AM
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    Hi from Ohio! Your design is great!
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    Old 02-13-2012, 04:31 AM
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    Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting
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    Old 02-13-2012, 04:45 AM
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    Like your design and welcome from Vermont.
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    Old 02-13-2012, 04:50 AM
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    Welcome from New Jersey and have fun quilting!
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