Hi! My name is Ashley, and am finding quilting to be one of the best hobbies to have. I started quilting about eight months ago on a whim- I started making a baby quilt for a good friend's new baby girl. Afterwards, I started just making more quilts, from a studying quilt throw for myself (to get used to doing Calculus and Hydraulics ;0) ), to quilts being made for very close friends, I did it. I have found it to be an absolute joy and calming hobby. I am now working on a queen size black, white, and gold quilt, which should be interesting when I'm done.

Hi and welcome from western, Ky. Which part of Ky are you in? We have several quilters on the board from Ky. BTW I love your quilt, I've not seen one like that before.

Welcome, I grew up in Henderson, Ky. :)
Your quilt looks great so far, hard to believe you've only been quilting 8 months!!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here. I love your quilt.

Hello and welcome to the board! Your quilt is just beautiful you did a wonderful job, I cant wait to finish my first quilt! :thumbup:

Welcome!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
So happy that you joined us!!

I lOVE your quilt!!

Very nice quilt!
Welcome from Texas!

Hi welcome from Ohio ... originally from Eastern Kentucky ... :D

Welcome from Washington State. Your quilt is awesome!

Hi Ashley, welcome from northern Minnesota!

Love your quilt!

Welcome from North Carolina! Love your quilt!

Welcome from Ireland. Beautiful blocks.

hello and welcome from Clinton Ky, great quilt!!

Hello from Lexington,KY!!

Hello and welcome! Beautiful quilt, I love it!

Hello and welcome from New Mexico.

welcome from maine,great quilt

Hello, and welcome from Virginia. Hope you enjoy your time here, and your quilt is really nice, great start.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!
beautiful quilt!

Welcome! This board is the bomb! I host a doll (miniature) quilt swap each month. We'd love to have you join us. It's a great way to meet board members and practice your skills: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55540-1.htm

Hi and welcome from Alaska! That is one beautiful quilt!

Hello KY. I lived in Henderson for over 20 years. You'll love the board.

Hello and welcome from Ontario. Your quilt is great.

Hello and welcome from Idaho. I am pleased to meet you and know that you will love this board! I'd love to see your black and white quilt when you get it done; please post a picture!

What a beautiful demonstration of color and texture. Welcome from Colorado.

Hello and welcome from Elizabethtown KY!

Welcome from southeastern Michigan! Love your quilt!! :thumbup:

HI ASHLEY
BEAUTIFUL QUILT! I LIVE IN FLOYD COUNTY, KY. WELCOME TO THE BOARD...SO MUCH INSPIRATION, LESSONS AND GOOD FUN TO BE FOUND HERE. KARO

Hello from Northern Kentucky! This is a great site, I know you will get a lot out of it.

Hi, from New Mexico..Used to live in Bowling Green,KY.

Hello from Frankfort, Ky.

Beautiful Quilt! Welcome from Michigan.

Welcome from Texas, born in Louisville, Kentucky many, many years ago, coming back for a reunion in Morgantown in a couple of weeks. Love Kentucky!

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!! Beautiful quilt!!!

Hi! Another Ky. girl, here, too. I'm in Pikeville, in Eastern Ky. I'm a new quilter, also, but I have to say, my quilts do not look anywhere near as good as yours!

I LOVE that blue. Thats my new favorite color is the "aquas". Especially with browns.

I'm going to be doing the Farmers Wife Sampler quilt with the group on this board in those colors. You should join us. It's a great way to learn new skills as there are 111 different blocks in it. You work at your own pace, but our group goal is a couple of blocks a week. It has a really interesting story behind it, too. The thread is here, if you want to check it out:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-52690-1.htm

Either way, welcome to the board! This is THE place to learn, the people here are so great about helping with whatever you need.I've learned a ton in my short time here.

Thank you ladies for your responses!! I am actually in Louisville, KY. And, {I am thrilled to receive the many compliments on this quilt. It was for a very special friend of mine that has advised me over the years. Being that I am new to the hobby, there are some very uncertain moments. I was cutting and sewing the pieces together, and just got a brainstorm, wondering what the block would look like if I manipulated it a certain way. Well, there it is above. Thanks again, and looking forward to speaking with you all soon!! ;0)

I most certainly will do that! I'm always quilting something since becoming addicted. :-D Glad to be on the board.

Another welcome from Northern KY. Love your quilt. If you're a beginner you certainly must have inherited a quilt gene from somebody!

Welcome to the board. Love your quilt, really like the edges, zig-zag instead of straight.