Hi all. I've been quilting only for 2 years. I feel so domestic. I always wanted to learn to quilt. Finally I got a sewing machine (as I said 2 yrs ago). A friend took me under her wing and helped me make my first wall hanging. It may not be perfect, but I do have it hanging up by my desk at work. I look at the pictures everyone posts and I think, if only I could do that. I am still very much a novice, but I keep buying material and collecting patterns, and I do make something every now and then. Mostly I have done wall hangings, but did do a small quilt, probably big enough for a childs bed, or maybe a single bed. ( for a someday grand child?)

I've been married for 32 years, have 2 sons, 25 & 29. My oldest son is getting married next year to a great girl, and my younger son has been living and working in Florida for the last 2 years but is moving home soon. They keep coming back don't they. 2 dogs (springer/brittany mixes) and 1 cat. I hope that over the next few years I can get better at making quilts and if I ever get to retire, maybe I will have more time and can get serious.

So I will keep watching for everyone's beautiful quilt pictures, and maybe one day I will post one of mine. :P

Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam!
Don't cut yourself short about not being able to make what you see posted here. Just ask Bevanger, she'll tell you...she's doing great!
Just jump in here and have a good time with the rest of us!

Hello,
You will love it here. I have learned so much.
Judy in Ohio

Welcome from Oklahoma!!

a warm welcome from Newfoundland, Canada!!!

You will never meet such a sweeter group as here in this forum! Welcome aboard!

Welcome from Northern Michigan. This is a great place to get inspired to try something different!!

Thanks everyone, I feel very welcome. I have already made contact with one wonderful person on this site. She has been very helpful and has shared much with me already. Thanks to Karla. :lol:

Now, you have to show some pictures!
Yes, Karla IS a great help! She's a wonderful person!
You have to check out her website. It's awesome!
Now, if I can just figure out a way to get my van across that "big pond" so I can get Rosie...........

I have checked out Karla's site. She looks to have a beautiful farm and I love all of her quilts. She actually lives maybe 4? hrs. from where we live. We just may show up on her door step some time.

Tari :wink:

I wished I lived that close to her. I'd be there EVERYDAY just lovin' on Rosie! I have this HUGE pond I need to get across, then 3/4 of the US to travel across too. I don't think pontoons on my van would do the job for sailing. But hopefully in a year and 1/2, I"ll be back in the US and then WATCH OUT EVERYONE!! lol I know the time will go by quickly. I've been here for 7 months already and it seems like yesterday was when I got here.

a Big HEY to you from GA. Welcome to the board

Welcome from Central Illinois!!! Ohhh you live close to Karla!!! Cool beans...maybe next season you can join us in our mare stare!!! But be forwarned, its addicting and we're all going through baby withdrawals!!!

Mare Stare :?:

Hi! Your son is going to have a rough first winter back - the quilts will be well appreciated! We have a couple members in your area. Welcome!

Welcome from Indiana!

I missed this before-- WELCOME from N California! Now you got a lot of jealous people, you living so close to Karla! :lol:

Those dogs are sure cute!

Welcome from Virginia! Glad you've joined us.

Welcome from Ontario Im a couple hrs away from Watertown. :) Soo not too far from you.

Yes, you will love it here! I am from Quebec - that's up north.. near Santa's kingdom!! Nice dogs! I have nine cats and love them all!!

Hi I can't believe I missed this post! Where in Ny are you from? I'm an hour north of the city. Welcome to the board! And definitely show us some pics!! We love to see wips as much as finished pieces!!
Oh you're at the uppermost northern end of Ny in St Lawrence county aren't you? I'm way down at the bottom!!

Hi from Mass.

Hey Ontario is not so far away. We are practically neighbors compared to alot of people on this site.

Yes we are cause Canton is just over the boarder isnt it? Before you hit watertown.. I havent been to the US in awhile.. but we have been talking for a trip soon.

Welcome from Washington State

welcome tarib! And, don't tell me they 'keep coming back':))I am sending my first one out the door for college:))So glad you joined us! Skeat

Welcome from South Georgia. I'm an empty nester too. I cried when they left and a couple of times I cried when they came back. :shock: :shock: ONLY 2 Daughters. LOL :lol: :lol:

Hi, You are 147 miles north of me, almost 3 and a half hours. It doesn't sound far but this area doesn't allow 60mph I am just 7 miles south of Lake George. How close to the St Lawrence are you? A very pretty are where you are. Glad to have you. I have been quilting two years also :D