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    Old 08-09-2017, 04:21 PM
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    Hello everyone and well after 40 years of watching my wife quilt I myself decided to try it, and to my surprise it's a lot of work but very relaxing, I myself was a Pro Fishing and Outdoor Guide that got hurt 4 years ago and spend a lot of time in a wheelchair and I can only stand for 5 min due to pain so I have a lot of time at home no more hunting and fishing I was told so here go's nothing.
    First of all my wife said use my machine and I said ther is no way I will touch your machine well we have four so I used a older Brother she don't use anymore and started a 4 patch out of her scraps.
    It has been a week and with wife helping me we just put the backing on and I will post pics later and at least I have tried so take care everyone and God Bless.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 04:49 PM
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    That is great that you took up this enjoying hobby. Good for your wife for teaching you. Have fun.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:08 PM
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    welcome Captgreg. where are you from, is your wife on the board. We'd all love to see your first quilt, and congrats to you for picking up a great hobby. It is fun and relaxing. Please keep us informed on your progress. Welcome from Long Island, NY.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:30 PM
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    Hi CaptGreg!!! We need more men here!!!
    I'm so happy that you are enjoying learning something new. Quilting for me is soooo relaxing. It cures whatever ails me.
    Welcome!!
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:43 PM
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    Howdy from Texas. I'm so glad you have found that you like quilting. I've tried to get my better half to try it but he just won't take the plunge. I can't wait to see your finished 4 patch quilt!
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:44 PM
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    Welcome to the Board - yours was a different way to the hobby/passion of quilting, but it doesn't matter how you got here!
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:52 PM
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    Welcome from Mississippi, CaptGreg . Glad you decided to try quilting. Hope you find it as relaxing and enjoyable as I do!
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    Old 08-09-2017, 06:01 PM
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    Welcome to the wonderful hobby of quilting! My husband watches me and tells me that men quilt too but he won't try it. I wish he would.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 06:39 PM
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    Welcome from Ontario, Canada. When you are ready to try applique, there is a really cute pattern by Sindy Rodenmayer that you may want to try. It is called Caught Ya and it is being offered by fatcatpatterns.com as a block of the month or you can buy it for $15.00 It is all fishing lures.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 07:28 PM
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    Welcome to your new hobby. Looking forward to see what you create.
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