:D Hi im Quilting Carol...Hi to Karen Crafty Bear I met you last night at Indiana Wesleyan.I finally made my first post...I am a long time quilter and been at it for many years.Self taught,but I do now take classes. Started them in late 80"s I am at a state guild retreat at Marion, In where the Quilters Hall of Fame is. Gotta go so much to do... :roll:

Welcome!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard, Carol, from central Illinois. There are "open retreats" every two months at Threads of Time in Danville, Illinois that you might be interested in too. Check them out. The next one start this Sunday afternoon at 3pm and goes till 1pm Thursday. You can go for as many of those days as you want at $35 per night. Bring your own sewing equipment, supplies, and food. There's microwave and fridges there plus irons, ironing boards, cutting tables, design walls, etc. Wonderful retreat center with attached LQS that's equally fabulous.
http://www.threadsoftimefab.com
It's just across the state line, Bowman Ave. exit, S. to Perrysville road, turn right follow that road around through the next stop sign. 4 blocks after the stop is ToT! You Indianans should come over sometime. You could also set up your own retreat there if you want. Just call for booking times.

The next scheduled open retreat after this one will be in September.

Welcome, I am new here also and I think you will love it here.

Welcome from Massachusetts. You will definitely love it here!!!

Welcome from central Alabama.

I have been lurking for months just got talked into posting

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!! I'm originally from Marion, IN. as I've only been down here in Florida for five years. The Quilter's Hall of Fame is awesome.

Hi Carol, welcome from northern Minnesota!

welcome from lower Alabama - lived in Ossian for 30 years...