Hello From a Newbie
 

I've made a few posts so far - figured I should introduce myself!

I've always loved quilts and decided to take a class last fall on making a rag quilt. That was enjoyable and got me into buying fabric, so I've decided to continue! Luckily for me, we had my grandmother's old Featherweight stored away. Having not been used since probably the 1970's or early 80's, it tuned up quite nicely at the local repair shop. Little did I know what a following those machines have!

The next project I'm going to attempt is a tied patchwork quilt. I'm learning as I go and finding that both this board and Youtube are very helpful in teaching oneself. I think it's a great way to get the "younger" folks like myself into handicrafts.

I've been learning how to sew as well, and have made some zippered pouches and a small messenger bag.

Nice to meet you all, I'm glad I've found this community! :o

Hello, welcome from Nevada.

Hello and welcome from northern California!

Welcome from Wis!

Welcome from Corpus Christi, Texas! This board is a wealth of knowledge just like an encyclopedia of everything quilting and sewing and embroidery. Just all kinds of needle work and them some. Enjoy the ride!

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome from beautiful western NC. You will thoroughly enjoy this board.

Welcome from Minnesota!

Welcome from another Texan :wave:

Welcome from NJ. You'll be the envy of many having that FW in your stable! Congrats and have fun.

Welcome! I'm pretty new here too. I agree. I have learned so much from this wonderful site. Everyone has been so nice. One lady even contacted me because she saw that I liked vintage Raggedy Ann fabric and she's sending it to me. She bought it in a box of other fabric at an auction and she was saving it because she knew she'd find some one who would appreciate it sooner or later. How sweet is that?

Sew glad you joined us! Welcome and waving from Colorado :wave:

Hello and welcome from Australia.

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome from OHIO! What a treasure for you to have your grandmother's featherweight!

:) welcome from se TX