:thumbup: :thumbup: Hello all I am Ruthie...I am 61 years old and started quilting this year My favorite sewing machine currently is a 401A Singer Slant needle........I live in upstate NY.........Living with me right now I have a dog 2 cats and a thirteen year old grandson

Hey there. Welcome!

Hi Ruthie! I look forward to getting to know you.

Hello everyone....I am a cross stitcher every day and have been doing some quilting for a few months. Working gets in the way of my time because I could be sewing or stitching all day long. I am 55, married, 4 sons(2 are steps with 4 grandchildren but they live far away). I have a loving 12 year old yellow lab. I like message boards for the ideas that come across and look forward to learning better quilting.

Hi everyone ! I live in Upstate New York and work at a local quilt shop !! It really isn't working, it's too much fun. I think this is a great idea, we can learn so much from each other...

Hello everyone ..... I live in North West Oklahoma. This chat site looks like it will be interesting and helpful. I am glad to see it. We all have questions and what better way to help others!

Hi everyone, I just joined and I live in Co. I've been quilting for about 10 years now and still have a lot to learn. I do traditional quilting and Hawaiian quilting. I have 6 kids, 5 grandkids, and 5 dogs. I do keep busy.

hello ruthie im not good at this but thought i would try im 63 and love to sew and quilt would love to talk to others whith same in trest pat

Hi Pat, I've never joined a quilting forum before either, but I think it will be fun to share and receive info from other quilters.

Hello everyone,
I have just joined. This looks like a lot of fun. I am 59, I have 2 sons 1 12 year old grand son and 2 granddaughters one 5 and one 2. I also have two dogs and one cat. I only started quilting a couple of years ago. I am in Nova Scotia, Canada

Hope to chat with you all about quilting, Ann M
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Hello everyone! I've been receiving the email newsletters for a few months, and I've learned so much! I can't wait to find out what new tricks I'll learn from all of you! I've been quilting for a few years. Everything I've done has been relatively simple, as I haven't taken any classes. I have fun though, and enjoy every stitch I make with my sewing machine!

Tammy

Hi everyone. My name is Debbie and I live in Orange County CA. I've been quilting for about 3 years now and ALWAYS have a quilt project going!! I have 1 son, who lives in Arizona and 2 daughters who STILL live at home! I also have two beagles who are my best buddys!!!!

Debbie

Hi all I,m 56 and been quilting for 5 years. Have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Have been married for longgg time and 3 min pins dogs. :roll:

Nancy
Westland Michigan

Hello, I have been quilting for many years but need to learn the "new ways" of quilting.

Janet
North Carolina

Hi...I am Judy, in Louisiana. Been quilting now for almost 3 yrs. Still got a lot to learn, but enjoying it!
Shutejute

Hi...I'm Chris from Ocean Springs,MS. I've been quilting for 30+ years and love it. I have 2 daughters who are also addicted to it. It's the best therapy ever invented!

Hi everybody! I'm Leslee, I live in Southern California but am originally from Boston. Been sewing and quilting maybe 30 years now, there's no better hobby! This chat line is a wonderful idea--thank you Konstantin.

I'm Tammy in North Bend, WA. Moved here in October of last year from NC. Met a neighbor, went to a quilt expo and have been hooked ever since. Bought a Designer SE in April and am loving quilting and embroidering on it. Can't wait to get all the great ideas and helpful hints from this board. QuiltedParadise.com has already been a gift. I might even be able to contribute an idea or help someone out.

Hi...I'm Barbara.......I'm in Philadelphia and take classes once a week for about 2 hours...been quilting for approx 9 months and love to hear what others are doing.. :)

Hello, new chatting but willing to jump in. I've been quilting for 1 year now and love every minute of it. I've taken several classes and found them very helpful. I'm drawn to the 30's fabric and I'm looking for a neat quilt to make using them. Any suggestions?

Hi Everyone, just joined today. Looking forward to sharing ideas. I am 65, have been quilting for about 5 years now and love it. Live in Calif.

Hello everyone... My name is Joanie and I just started quilting this summer. I love it. I am 50 years old, married (for a very long time) and I have two dogs. I love this newletter especially since I did not take any classes in quilting and I have learned very much from it. I am sure I will learn even more by being a part of this forum.

Hi All!
I'm Jutta from northern New Jersey. I've been quilting for about a year and a half, so I'm still new, but I don't get much time between work and kids. Hoping to get to know all of you a little better!
:-)

This is my first attempt on a message board. Not too sure if I am doing this right. I am 74, quilting for 6 years, and obsessed! Have competed 30 quilts and usually send them to a pro for quilting. Hope to pick up some good ideas. I major in squares and rectangles. Have branced out on occasion, but not too often. Looking forward to having fun on this site.

:lol: hi all,I am Linda and I live in Broken Arrow Okla.I love to quilt.I have one in the frame( x King) and am working on 3 more,pieceing.And baby quilts also...Hope to learn and share from all the other quilters on the board....happy quilting.Linda

Hi Penny! I also love the 30's fabrics and I'm glad to see them making a comeback in the stores. Eleanor Burns has a wonderful book called Egg Money Quilts that you might get some ideas from, if you'd like to stay with patterns from the same era.

I love 30's repro fabrics as well!! I just completed a class on the Egg Money Quilts. My top is not yet completed, and I have to set it aside to complete a project for a gift. It is exciting to hear that some one else likes this kind of thing!!

Hi everyone!!!! Boy, I sure think this message board is an awesome idea!! I was so excited when I found out about it :D

I love this site....the newsletters have helped me so much! I started quilting just over a year ago. I am 37 and have 4 children, 2 girls ages 15 &18 and 2 boys ages 9 & 12. 2 cats, 4 dogs and the BEST Hubby around!!!!

Take care everyone....I have lots of reading to do on the message board! HAPPY EARLY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

Hello to all the quilters! I'm Jean and live in St Paul MN. I'm 63 and have 2 great daughters who each have 2 wonderful kids - love being Grandma.
I LOVE quilting - I made a quilt for each of the grandkids a couple years ago. It was a good way to really get into quilting.

Hi!

I guess that I am just curious about Hawaiian quilts. I never knew that they existed until I saw a breathtaking example in a book! :D Please tell me what you love about them.

Hello: My name is creative 128. I started quilting in 1999 and I have made 6 quilts ( 1-twin, 2-full, 2queen and 1 king). all my quilts was made from scraps of leftover fabrics and old cloths. I am now ready to try a wall hanging. Also in the process of completing 2- more scraps quilts/ I am a registered nurse, married with a pre-teen son and a 22-year-old daughter and a great husband

Good day, fellow quilters. How nice that we can meet in a venue like this. :D I am 68 years old and have been teaching quilting each week for the past 19 years at the local Senior Center. My other passion is computers (iMac). It is so good to meet you all here. Let's talk. :lol:

Yvonne in California

Hello

My name is Debbie and I love to sew and quilt my problem is I have too many UFO's (unfinished objects). I keep telling myself that I will only buy items to finish my UFO's but it never happens that way (ROFL). I live in Wisconsin and have one cat.

Hey Ruthie,
You started quilting this year? Me too. I have sewn for about 30 years but just started to qiult out of curiousity and seeing if I could. I have seen many beautiful quilts in my life and now it is my turn to make them. Nice talking to you.
Stacie in Texas :lol:

I'm also interested in scrap quilts, what patterns did you use? I'm looking for a good way to use scraps. I haven't been quilting long enough to have that creative touch with fabric.
:lol:

Hi Yvonne,
I bet you absolutely love your job. Teaching quilting, how fortunate! I have thought of joining the quilters guild, it is held at the senior center, perhaps after the holidays.
Pennyb

Hello Penny B: I got the idea for a simple pattern at about.com website. there is a pattern where you use 8.5x11.5 white paper and you ser on strips of fabrics. It is easy to complete and a great way for all your blocks to be the same size. I also use crazy quilts pattern. I don't use the paper foundation anymore, I use old sheets and muslin as the foundation.

Thanks for the tip about the Elenor Burns book, I'll put it on my Christmas wish list.
I've got the fabric, all I need now is the time, perhaps after the holidays.
Penny

Hi Penny, The traditional Log Cabin pattern is great for the 30's fabric and set each block together with a Star cornerstone. The first center piece could be the traditional Turkey Red solid material. It could also have the scrappy look with the 30's fabric. Good Luck! Ann in GA

Thanks Ann for the information about the Log Cabin, I'm not sure I know how to set each block with a Star cornerstone but I will explore it.
Penny