I've been watching and reading for several weeks and decided to jump in. I've been quilting since the early 70's but there is still a lot to learn. I retired two years ago and am loving every minute of it. Less money but also less stress and more time to do what I want.

Welcome from central Iowa, great people here!

Hi cjaye44,

Same here, except it seems I'm on the computer more than at the sewing machine, soo much stuff to read and see, I love checking out the new fabric that's out but resist buying most of the time, I need to use up what I have, which means I should never have to buy any more fabric. Quality fabric has just about doubled in price, so I'm trying to use what I have unless........

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

welcome from NW Pa, this is a great site, i have learned a lot of new things from here.

Hello, I had my first quilting class in Lancaster, PA. Way back in the early 70's. It was a free class taught by an Amish woman. In those days I was short on money and long on time so it was a great deal. My first block was applique, the Lancaster Rose. I've done three quilts in that pattern and still am in love with the pattern

Are you close to Sidney, IA? I lived in Nebraska for 16 years and belonged to a guild close to the Iowa line. We had a lot of quilters from around that area.

Hello and welcome from SW Michigan. It is snowy and cold here this evening... I bet it's lots warmer there. :mrgreen:

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Retirement sounds wonderful to me.

Hi, and welcome from Oklahoma.

hello from LA (Lower Alabama)

Hello, I moved to Alabama from Tulsa in Dec of 2007. I was a real rolling stone moving from place to place for 17 years before finally deciding to retire and spend more time on my quilting. I liked Tulsa, lots of quilting going on there.

Where is lower Alabama? I'm still finding my way around here. I seem to spend more time in Pensacola since I' m just across the Florida line. I've been reading the posts here for several weeks and thought I would get my feet wet.

we're about 80 miles north of Mobile - I take it you are on "the eastern shore"?
There's a Fabric by the Pound on 59 in Robertsdale that you'll love if you haven't been there already... the cotton stuff is not sold by the pound by the way.... it's by the yard -
oh and "Lower Alabama" is just that - lower Alabama - not a town - an area.... so you are from LA also

Fabrics by the Pound was one of the first places I found while exploring the area when I first moved in. Just mention "fabric" and the nose gets going lol. Not that much of a selection but the decorator fabric was great.

Hello, you're right, it's much warmer here. We had our record cold spell last week. I decided to hibernate until it was over...just stayed in the sewing room. I made a big pot of vegetable soup so I was perfectly happy. Opened the door just to let the dog out and she was in and out in a heartbeat. Then she was back on the sofa under her own quilt. Smart dog!!

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Hi and welcome from another alabama lady, have fun Happy quilting

This is the absolutely the nicest group of people!! Do you live in LA(lower Alabama)? I've only been here 2 years but I sure like it. I've been piecing and quilting all week and am taking the day off to go yard-sailing. A cheap form of entertainment and sometimes I do find real bargains. Have a great day!!

Hello cjaye44. Welcome. I am from north AL & have some wonderful friends who live in Seminole.