Heather,
Thanks for the welcome. I will definitely get some pics up soon, at least of the grandmother's flower garden. I'm trying to do 2 blocks a week...we'll see how long I can keep that up!

Hi Retro:
So glad you joined us. Welcome. Love your Grandmother's Flower block...I've tried that pattern and it looked NOTHING like yours. Good job! Can't wait to see more of your work.

Feathers,
Your block was probably done better. :D I have to get the new pics up but am waiting for the next set of colors (and to figure out the camera LOL).

Retrogirl02, thanks. I really enjoy applique, most of the quilts I make end up with some. I always think - not this quilt- but then there I am!
Jo

:D welcome aboard....there is a full group of wonderful people in here..I am sure you will enjoy the company.....

another friendly welcome from Australia and love your quilt!

I'm with ya on the chasing kids and sewing into the wee hours. How old are your little ones. I have 2 daughters, 6 and 1 yrs old. I usually have to wait until they're in bed to pull out my quilting. Sticky hands and faces don't mix well with clean fabric and pins.

Hope to talk with you more.

Welcome, I am sure that you are going to find more than a few people with simular intrests and life styles. I myself have 3 kids as well though mine are a little older, now 10, 12, 14. I have been there done that sewing in the wee hours of the night to get stuff done, good thing I am a night owl, I do some of my best work at 2 in the morning. It was before my quilting days. But fun all the same. Quilting for a few years and everyone here is so helpful. I started embroidering 14 years ago with a janome and have since moved on to brother. Embroidering and quilting go well together. Though not all of my stuff has had embroidery work on it. Enjoy...

So good to hear from each of you. I've been working on my blocks but started the gold and it puckering in a couple corners. I'm going to re-cut and try it again but NOT tonight. I'm so tired I can barely see. Goodnight all.