I'm in Hillsboro, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. I'm relatively new to quilting, but I come from a family of quilters (Amish ancestry), and so I feel as if I have quilting in my blood. Now that I've started, I don't want to do anything else. If I'm not quilting, I'm thinking about quilting! I don't know how to say this without sounding completely corny, but it seems to fill me with love for the person who is to receive the quilt that I'm working on. What a great stress buster. I'm enjoying reading your posts and I'm learning so much already. This seems like a friendly and welcoming community. Thank you.

Welcome from one of your northern neighbours.

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Welcome bstanbro from Sisters OR! My SIL just moved from Hillsboro to Seaside. I pass thru Hillsboro alllll the time. It's still our major shopping meca. I go over and pick her up then back over the hill we go to the latest JoAnn's sale!

Welcome from Tucson AZ. Don't think you're corny at all. I think the thoughtfulness and love that goes into a quilt is exactly what we need more of :).

Another PNW native here.
I'm new to the board as well.

Hi and welcome from Ninnie in NC!

My husband and I love Tucson. We travel there during the winter when we can. Great city. We lived in Phoenix from 1975-1978 while he attended school.

Welcome from another Oregonian!! I don't think you are corny either. We pour a lot of ourselves into our projects.

We moved back here just over 4 yrs ago, was here in 83-86 and loved it. So after I retired we packed up our belongings and moved out here permanently. Have never looked back and love our lifestyle here :).

*Waves from Iowa* :)

Welcome from Southern California

Welcome from Florida!

welcome from washington :D

Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam!

Welcome from Colorado. I understand the love for quilting! I'm the same way. Also, I am filled with love when I quilt, I am continually thinking how this quilt will be treasured, cared for, and appreciated by the recipient. You must have some beautiful heirlooms in your family, can't wait to see some of your work!

Welcome from NE CA. Glad you spoke up and introduced yourself. This is a great place.

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!

Hello, and welcome from Missouri! :lol:

Hey neighbor! Glad you joined us!
I'm out near Banks....it would be fun to meet sometime :lol:

A big wave from Ireland. I wish I had quilting in my history, but no such luck.

Get yourself a comfortable chair..... there is a lot to see on this forum!
Welcome from Louisiana!

Hi from Beaverton, neighbor! I just joined last week myself. Glad to have you here too. Perhaps we can get together sometime with 2Doods (Alice) from Banks.

Jen Cornie (I really am corny!) :D

I have learned so much here in my past few months. I even joined the BOM although I haven't posted my blocks yet... You should really enjoy this board too.

Welcome from Northern California!

Hey! Good idea! I don't work outside the home, so I have lots of time.

Waving a welcome from Connecticut!

Welcome from another Oregonian!

Welcome from W.v glad u join

Welcome froma another West Virginian. You too, sew corny. Only been here a short time myself and already feel at home. Love your attitude about quilting. Think something would be wrong if you didn't feel the love going into your quilts. I feel the same way when I make Prayer Shawls for church or the tied fleece blankets.

Hi from Massachusetts, and welcome.

Hey, and welcome from another South Louisianian. You say you don't work outside the home and you have lots of time. Please tell me your secret. Since I've retired, I can't seem to have enough time to do it all. :lol: You will love this board.

Welcome from sunny Southern California.