Greetings from Hockley TX
 

Hello!
I am relatively new to forums. From the looks of my profile, I signed up many Many moons ago and did nothing after that point <G>
So here we are. I am from Hockley, which is right outside of Houston, NW. I have an HQ16. I also own a couple of Janomes, one is a Sewing/Embroidery and one just a sewing ( would like to sell that one ). I have a Happy 15 thread embroidery machine and a Babylock serger, which I have seldom used.sigh. <G> All the toys one needs to turn out quilts<G> Ok, I know, there is a couple of wee bit of problems <G> The one I am looking into right now is the HQ. I am looking for someone who would love to come play with my machine and help me feel more comfortable with it<G>. I have had it for several years and I am still stuck in the "let's wander around in vague swirls mode" I also have trouble with tension. Yes, I have read the book. Yes, I have watched the videos. Yes, I am an idiot.sigh <G> but I am a happy idiot <G>. So if there is anyone around my area that knows something or WANTS to know something about the HQ, just send me an email or a message here or however it works. Hey, I don't mind someone who has never used one, they might just understand what I am doing wrong. See, I am flexable. lol. or that might be desperate.. not really sure anymore<G>

Elizabeth

Welcome back from Spring, TX

Thanks for the welcome.
Elizabeth

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome Elizabeth from Southern California. I HOPE you can find the inspiration here from photos that other quilters post. You know you can send them a PM (personal Message) asking them questions. Most are will to help others.

Hi Elizabeth, and welcome! Hope you find someone in your area to play with. ;)
I have an HQ16 also~

Welcome to this site. You will learn many things, although even if I were closer, I couldn't help you with your HQ! Welcome from the beautiful mountains of western NC.

Welcome from Arizona. Wishing I was close so we could get together.

WElcome back and hope this finds you high and dry.

A warm welcome from western ky, I have a bolting 14 and still have not used it after three years so am really thinking I should sell it as I just don't see getting started any time soon, wish you better luck with yours

Thanks to everyone for the lovely greetings. and Leaha, you really should at least play with your Bolting 14 a bit. <G> lol...... I hope eventually to figure out my problems and to get these last 8 quilts done. 6 of them belong to my MIL....sigh.<G>

Welcome from Michigan!:)

:) welcome from The Woodlands area just ne of you!!

Welcome back from Massachusetts! Hope you find a sewing buddy to come over and help you.

There was a BIG quilt show in Houston recently, not sure if that was just for industry insiders or not. Did you get to go?

Welcome to the boards from another new member.

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Hi and welcome. Wish I could help you but I don't know anything about HQ. Hope someone can give you some tips.

Another warm welcome from Southern California!!

I see I have lots of neighbors in the Houston area! Unfortunately I am unable to help anyone out with anything quilting/sewing related as I am rather rusty myself. But I think we came to the right place!

Louise in Houston