I am so happy that I stumbled on this site. I have no quilter friends and often have questions about quilting things. I have quilted on and off about 10 years--more off than on. I finally purchased a frame and machine almost 2 years ago and the only thing I have accomplished -with many, many tear-outs, is one wall hanging!! I seem to have big dreams but no accomplishments. I bought my frame(New Joy) used, it was fairly easy to assemble but the loading of a quilt is another story. I have watched many videos and still must not be the brightest crayon in the box!!
I live in Ohio, have six grown children, 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. I watch the 2 youngest grandkids 5 days a week and have had the same husband for 55 years. I retired after 30 years in the medical field. My days are pretty hectic with the kids, there seems to be little time for my quilting( which I dearly love). We have 2 dogs, one inside and one outside. We also have a mentally challanged daughter that works part-time at a local McDonalds, who is dependent on us for transportation. If at times my questions seem "silly or dumb" I apologize in advance. I wish there were more people closer to me that could show me some of the things I don't know. I think I am a person who has to "see" to understand.
I currently am working on a king wedding ring quilt for myself. I have several things done and waiting for me to "load" on the frame. Maybe when it's cold outside I can get to them.

Welcome from NE CA. Glad you joined us. You found the right place for talented, helpful, friendly people here. If you have problems, just ask, there will be someone who will be able to help you.

Welcome!! Waving from MO.....Skeat

Hello and Welcome!!! :D :D :D

There is no such thing as a "silly or dumb" question here....and someone always has an answer :wink: 8)

Hello, and welcome from Missouri! This is a great place to ask questions, both on the general forum, but also through pms. I just know that there are others here who have the same frame and will be able to help you!
Keep coming back and share your work. We love pictures! :lol:

*Waves from Iowa* :)

A big welcome from Ireland. If you have any questions, members here seem to have endless patience, so ask away.

Wow, you are busy and certainly blessed. Holidays must be murder!!! :) That
s where quilts come in, huh?

I am from New Hampshire and happy to meet you!

Welcome from Southern California!!

Welcome from Colorado! Wow so many kids and grands, congratulations!!

Welcome from Western Pa and another "sorta" retired from the medical field. You'll find many friendly people here who can answer just about any questions you have. Just ask--sometimes it's a question someone else has and was too shy to ask.

Welcome from Florissant, MO.

Welcome from Washington :D

Welcome from Kentucky! There are no silly or dumb questions here and we're not judgemental so ask away. We all learn a lot from everybody else's questions and benefit from all the different answers.

Hi and welcome from MA.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to "learning".

Hello and welcome from an Iowa girl :lol: :lol: :lol:

HI from Michigan!!

You will have lots of FUN here I know I do!! and ask away you will get lots of help, everyone has been so helpful to me :lol:

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!

Welcome from Western Australia....like everyone said, there is no "dumb" question. It is amazing what you can learn here....and you will get buckets of inspiration. That frame of yours won't be idle for long!

Welcome from another medically oriented person in North Central PA.
You sound sooo busy!

No question is dumb! The folks on this board are so genuinely kind and helpful! I have learned so much in just the short time I have been on the board, sometimes from asking questions, sometimes just from reading posts and looking at the pics. And check out the tutorial section...it is lots of help.

Hi, Welcome from Oregon!

well, treynmama, you are going to be among ppl, just like you described: busy, busy, distracted, get confused as to how to do things, and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE quilting! So, you should feel right at home :D
welcome, from Florida 8)

WElcome from arkansas :thumbup: :-P

Hello from NC!

Hi, Treynmama! Glad you're here!

Hi and welcome from Arkansas. Don't feel dumb or think any questions you ask are dumb cause not asking when you need to know is what is dumb!! I have learned tons just reading replies when someone else has problem or asks opinions and I've only been here 2 months. Happy sewing kiddo!

Welcome from South Louisiana. Believe me, the people here will respect ALL of your questions. They have been very patient and helpful to ANY question that I have asked -- even though I may have thought it was a "dumb question." I, too am a visual learner and have found the many great tutorials so helpful..Another thing that is really amazing is how these nice people are so willing to send links that they know will help.