I have visiting and enjoying all the inspriration from this board. I have only done paper piecing and love it - but I have a fear of borders and actually quilting and finishing anything.

Hello,
Im from Ohio too. You will like it here. I've learned alot.
Judy in Ohio

Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam!
Don't be afraid...just try it.
If you need guidance...anyone here will be willing to help!

never fear help is here!! not from me though..hehehe.. as i am like you and it takes me ages to get the courage up to do different things...

Paper piecing--now, that is impressive. If you can do paper priecing, you're going to find alot of the other techniques downright easy. (I haven't worked up enough never to try the paper piecing....yet)
Welcome!

Welcome to the board!

Can I pick your brain about paper piecing? I haven't had the nerve to try it yet, as it's not connecting with my brain as how to do it. :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the warm welcome. Regarding paper piecing - I thought that I was cheating because all I had to do was following the lines. I have not tried piecing with out the crutch of having the paper.

A warm welcome from Pa. :D I also do paper piecing.

Welcome from California! I'm sure you're not the only one who has just quilt tops! Perhaps you will be inspired by other's work, experience and advice to take the next step!

PS. You don't HAVE to have borders. We're quite proud of the fact that the quilt police are not allowed here.

Welcome from Lake Erie area.

Ohio has barns with quilt blocks and amish country ! Good luck with quilting! Everyone is so nice here. I am a newby and any questions you have will be answered ! Feel free or just brows in the "Recent Topics" I spend a lot of time in that catagory ! There is a lot to learn there and many other sites are posted to check out !

Chairjogger

Okay here is another shout out from Ohio...and your gonna love it here...I'm new too but have been a member a while and just recently got Roadrunner and now I can check things out till my hearts content...but for sometime I just enjoyed the news letter and the wealth of information I got can't compare....and everyone is so nice and helpful.... :D :D Welcome!! :D

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome. I have only been a member for a month and I LOVE it here!! I think you will too. I like to paper piece too. :-)

Welcome from the Sunshine State. If you can do paper piecing you can do the regular piecing. I had a hard time at first with my paper pieced project, it was hard for me to wrap my mind around. It turned out great and I'm going to try it again sometime after I finished the projects I've got going now.the people here can help you with any problems you may encounter. They are a great bunch. We love to see your stuff too.

Hello and Welcome from Washington...... You'll love it here

Hi from Minnesota - I would love to do paper piecing but I am nervous to try it - i've tried foundation piecing and like that a lot so I'm sure I would do fine with the paper! Welcome!!

Welcome, just work at your own speed and keep practicing. The more you learn and try things the more comfortable you will be. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, even big mistakes. It's just a little material and thread. I haven't paper pieced yet, but will be attempting to soon, as I am making a challenge piece that requires paper piecing. I'll keep you in mind for some tips., eh?

hi gcathie from ohio. i too am from ohio, just down the street from you - zanesville! your hometown caught my attention. I have never joined a group before, just read the info, but thought i would since we are so close.also, not real sure how to do all this.

Howdy from San Antonio, Texas!!!!!!
Welcome aboard happy Quilting :D

Paper piecing is so easy. You should take a little class or have someone show you how. I learned it in about 1/2 an hour. I posted one on here somewhere that was filled with bird houses. The bottom was appliqued with a fence and some flowers. I'm sure some of you saw it on somewhere.

The first rule is to get a quarter inch ruler. make sure you start on #1 and go to 2 ect. Don't skip any numbers or piece out of order or you'll have a mess. When I get a little free time I have a Mariners Compass I'm gonna paper piece. It's gonna be a while before I have time though.

If you go to google and search for paper piecing quilt tutorials you'll find a lot of sites to look at. You might come across one on you-tube. I find a lot of quilting tutorials on there.

Thanks!! When i finish my current projects, I'll look into it!