Hi all. I've been "lurking" and finally got the courage to say hello. I live in Anchorage, Alaska. Many, many years ago, before rotary cutters were invented, I tried quilting. I didn't care for cutting the fabric pieces with scissors but did enjoy hand quilting my small projects. Eventually I moved on to another hobby (counted cross-stitch). I took a class at my LQS in November of 2008. OMG, I'm hooked: love the fabrics, patterns, tools, sewing machines, threads,....you name, I've got to have it. Thank goodness my husband never asks me what's in the bag when I come home from shopping. Of course he would have a fit if he knew just how much I've spent on my new addiction. LOL BTW, I have a 9 year old son, 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 1 big sweetie who lets me enjoy my hobby. Thanks for listening. Juli

Hi and welcome from Washington state. You'll love it here and will soon be as addicted as the rest of us are. We look forward to seeing your finished projects. We love pictures.

Hello from North Carolina!! Happy quilting!

Welcome from Louisiana.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Hi AK, welcome from northern Minnesota!

Hi Juli. Welcome to the board. Great fun here. There are a couple of other Alaskans here too. I sent you a PM.

Welcome from Wisconsin!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.

Hello and welcome from Louisiana!!!

Hi! Welcome! I have a sister & her family in Anchorage, and my parents are in Nome, and a nephew in Soldotna! I lived in Anchorage a couple years and lived in Kenai for six years. I loved the summers & daylight, not so fond of the cold & darkness in the winter. I do go back for visits, but due to other circumstances, I'll probably never live there again. And I really love Seward! Enjoy Alaska!!!!!!!!

Bonjour et Bienvenu from France, F x

heya Juli, céad míle failte from Wicklow, Ireland!

Hi and welcome from MA.

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

Congratulations for exiting Lurkdom and joining us. I am so happy you are here. There is so much to learn and I am looking forward to learning from you.

Hi Juli. I'm ur neighbor on Kodiak and proud to boast we hv two great quilt shops on this little island. Sure helps to hv an indoor hobby! Welcome!

Hi from North Florida!

Welcome from Ireland

Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!! I also have a DH that doesn't ask "What's in the bag?" He already knows,lol!!!

Welcome from Idaho! I am happy that you joined the board. You will love this site and make great friends with the quilters on it!