Hi everyone

This looks like an informative and friendly forum, so I think I may settle in for a bit.

Started sewing around a year ago - garments, mostly shirts & tops. My new sewing machine came with a lot of quilting extras, which I promptly put away, as I had no interest in quilting.

A few months back I had a need to make a quilt for my MIL and was surprised at how much I liked doing it. Instantly hooked!

I'm using the web, books & forums to learn this craft and am impatient to get to the 'interesting stuff', but realise I need a good grounding in the basics first.

I have an excellent book which I'm faithfully working my way through (and blogging my progress). It's the first in a series of teaching books and I have high hopes of doing the whole course.

My other sewing interest is vintage sewing machines - collecting, restoring, using.

It's doubtful I can contribute much, being such a raw newbie, but I'll try not to make too much of a nuisance of myself either.

Hi and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Ask all the questions you want , someone always is willing to help :lol: And before you know it , you will be answering the questions :wink:

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Hullo from Brisbane to you Blockhead - I collect old sewing machines too. Even have a lovely one from Tassie, my very prized Frister & Rossmann hand crank. You will find this a very friendly and helpful site, so welcome aboard :)

Welcome from TN. Hope you enjoy this quilting board. I know I'm happy that I have found it. I'm still green behind the ears too.

Welcome! Ask questions without fear of "sounding silly"..no question is silly to us here! we are a friendly bunch!
(i am new to this board, and have been quilting for about 5 years)

Hello there & Welcome from the state of Washington, in the USA!! :D We are so glad to have you join in. I just know you are going to like it here a lot!!
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Hi blockhead, nice to meet you. I have learned in a very short time if you need a laugh this is the site for that. There are some funny ladies here, and again so talented. You will have fun here.

Hi blockhead - I am from Sydney! I find this board very helpful, informative and inspirational too! Welcome!

Welcome from Tennessee, it's a great board :thumbup: