Hi Everyone from Virginia
 

I have been quilting for over 25 years thanks to my most wonderful ex-MIL. She taught me hand quilting and I learned Piecing from taking lots of classes. I love scrap quilting, am a great fan of Bonnie Hunter and Augusta Cole. Love the precision of paper piecing and bright colors! I also teach Beginning Quilting through our local library each fall for free. This is how I pass on my knowledge & love of quilting to others. I am married and we have 4 indoor cats and 2 outdoor/semi-feral cats. Although our kitties are great at fabric selection and placement, they just can’t operate the sewing machine which is why I enjoy teaching. I am looking forward to getting to know many of you to share ideas, techniques, and questions about quilting, or cats too!

:wave:Welcome from Ontario, Canada.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Hi and welcome from North Carolina!

Welcome to the board! My son and dil live in Alexandria and we visit often. So much to do there! Love it.

I grew up in Alexandria. How long have you lived there? Are there some good quilt shops in your area?

Fun that you have been quilting for some fun years! Waving a big hello from WA state! :)

welcome from SW Virginia :wave:

Welcome from right down the road (or Route 3) from the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia :wave::wave:

Christine

Welcome from Vermont!

Hi neighbor, I am right off Rt. 218. Thanks for saying hello. What kind of quilting do you enjoy best?

Hello from up 95 a lille bit , in northern MD.

Welcome from Oklahoma. I love the story about the cats. Mine always want to test mine before they are finished. Be sure to show us some pictures.

I'm much less experienced than you with only 1+ years of quilting/sewing experience (started after retirement) and have made several totes, duffels, home decor items and am currently working on my 5th quilt. I've completed a few simple lap quilts, an over-sized Bonnie Hunter ORL mystery (there's a great thread on here with lots of participants & pictures) and am in the process of binding a modern queen for my adult son. I'm still in the "I want to try everything" mode and plan to try a collage and an EPP (La Passacaglia) in the near future. After the ORL I feel I can accomplish anything :)

I see you like scrappy, Bonnie Hunter style quilting. And paper piecing - where did you take classes for that technique? I'm interested as that will be my next big challenge. What library are you teaching at? I've been to the Crazy Cousin a few times but since I'm a little closer to Richmond, I usually head that way vs. F'burg. I certainly will be up your way the end of September for the Expo!

Honestly, I'm continuously inspired by the gorgeous finished work shared on this forum - that, and the incredible amount of information shared by so many talented, veteran quilters has been invaluable to me. Always admiring and learning on here - I hope you enjoy the forum just as much. Be sure to join in the great discussions and post pictures - we all love pictures here!

Christine

Welcome from Sperryville, VA. I participate in the Project Linus group which is based in the Fredericksburg area. You've come to the right place for lots of inspiration. Such talented folks here!

No... I don't live there. My son and daughter-in-law do. Have you ever heard of Del-Ray fabrics in Alexandria? I would love to go to Falls Church some day where Jinny Beyer is- I love her work.

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Welcome from Minnesota!