Hi all,

I've been lurking about on this message board for a week or two now, and thought it was about time I de-lurked!

My name's Michelle, although most people I know call me Mishi, and I'm 24. I'm brand new to quilting (although not new to sewing - I've made the odd piece of clothing before and currently do some cross-stitching). I got interested in patchwork and quilting a little while ago after seeing some lovely pieces posted on some blogs I follow, and decided I'd like to give it a try.

I'm currently working on my first top - a very basic lap quilt made from hand-pieced 5" squares. I thought I should start simple! I don't currently own a sewing machine, but I'm hoping to be able to buy one in the next month or so and then try some machine piecing.

I look forward to getting to know people on here - it seems like a lovely, friendly place! :)

Mishi

welcome from montana you will enjoy it here

Welcome from Ontario, Canada, you have come to a great spot with very friendly and helpful people

Welcome from Western PA. It's great to have so many diverse people on the board--so many opportunities to learn. Glad you're starting out with a simple project. If you have any questions, ask--lots of people here with lots of knowledge to share.

Hi and welcome from Oklahoma.

HI & WELCOME FROM NC...
bopeep

Welcome from California. My DH's Grandmother was from Aberdeen. How close are you? He always loved the shortbread cookies that her relatives sent at Christmas. You will find good information here, hope you join in on some of our swaps.

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

Welcome Mishi, welcome to the board, you are going to love it here, make sure to read the general chit chat, we have some funny people here, everyone has a laugh here.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Welcome from Missouri USA glad to have you, there are a lot of wonderful people on this site, i love it

Hello, and welcome from Missouri!

Welcome aborad Mishi, so glad u joined i'm sure u will love it here they are the most Caring and Helpful folks here

Thanks very much for the kind welcomes, everyone!

I've never actually been to Aberdeen before - I live in the central belt area (near to Edinburgh and Glasgow). Aberdeen's a couple of hours drive away, so it's not too far :). I'd like to try a swap sometime - they sound interesting. I think I'll try to get some practice before I start signing up though!

I've just had a friend very kindly offer to lend me their sewing machine for a little while until I get my own, so I have something to learn and practice machine piecing on. Think I'll be taking a trip to the LQS this weekend to pick up some rotary cutting equipment! :)

Welcome from Texas!

My dog's first mommy lives in Scotland. The dog's name is Guinness!! LOL I got her when they moved over there. Scotland is one of the places that I most want to visit.

This is a great group, and you're going to love it here. Be sure and post photos of your quilt.

Welcome aboard, Mishi, from New Hampshire, USA. Fortune smiled and I was able to visit Scotland a few years back. Beautiful country!! And some of the nicest people I've ever met.

Just wanted to point out that there's a Search feature that you can use to look up information from various threads. In fact, in response to a newbie's question, there was a recent thread on rotary cutters, self-healing mats, rulers, and scissors you might want to check out before shopping. There's also more than one post on quilting acronyms; very valuable!

Best of luck! Don't get discouraged; remember that quilting is supposed to be FUN! Best of all, you don't need a fancy machine, just one that can sew in a straight line will get most things done!

Hello & Welcome :-D

Welcome from Central Wisconsin. You will love all the things you can learn from this board.

I'll certainly look that up before I go! I think I'm going to be looking to get a 18x24 mat and a 6x24 ruler - it seems like if you're going to get one of each to start with, then those are the best sizes.

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip here! :)

Hi Mishi, from England!

I'm 27 and live in Shropshire. I've visited Scotland a couple of times and really enjoyed it :-)

I've got a 6x24 ruler and 18x24 mat which are very useful for cutting up any size of fabric on. I also have a 12x18 mat and 12x6 rules that I use a lot too.

This board is full of great advice, so if you're not sure about anything just ask. I join in on a few of the swaps and although I generally have to plan to finish things a little before the deadline to allow for posting its never been a problem.

Sarah

Hello from Kentucky. I also was a lurker till recently, but now I can't get enough of this site.

Welcome from Frankfort, KY. This board will get you going. Full of questions and most of all ANSWERS.

Welcome from coatal South Carolina. I love this site always something intersting to read. The items hat others share if great. You will learn lots.

hello and welcome from NW Pa

Welcome from western Oregon! I wish we could talk as I would LOVE to hear your accent. I can't get enough of the Scottish brogue! :lol: You will find a treasure of information here, along with a lot of good people! Welcome aboard! Look forward to your messages in the future! Quilt away! You have lots of encouragement and fun waiting for you!

Cheers from my FabricPile..my church is ScotchIrish Presbyterian and has sister chuch in Faulkland (the Queen's church) have done some sharing of my quilts when folks from there have come to visit..You will learn sew much on this quilty board.

Hi I'm Julie from Indiana! I have always wanted to go to Scotland! I've heard it is really beautiful countryside there.

Welcome from Ontario Canada!!!!! You will love this Board./.. Lots of very talented quilters and tons of help and suggestions!!!

Hello and Welcome from Oregon!
Glad you joined us.

Welcome aboard from San Jose California! You will love this board, everyone is so friendly and sharing of their skills.

Hi Mishi, Welcome from New Mexico. My great grandfather spoke with a Scottish brogue.

Hi I'm Becky and I'm from Plum City Wisconsin. Welcome

Welcome! I am a little bit scottish,as my grandpa on Mom's
side was born in glasgow. Anyway Welcome! to the board
it a lot of fun. :-D I know you'll enjoy all of it. I learn new
things every day. It's Great! :thumbup:

Hello and welcome from SW Michigan. Hand piecing is a skill. There are tricks to it. I handpieced one quilt.... and while I love it.. I figured out real fast... I never want to hand piece again.... here's a photo. If I can do it... you can, too!

Thanks again, all!

That quilt looks wonderful! I've been enjoying my hand piecing so far - it's not as quick as using a machine, but now I've figured out how to do a scant seam and my patches are measuring correctly, I'm finding that it's starting to come together more quickly now.

My only concern was one I thought of after I started - I'm not sure how a hand pieced quilt will hold up to washing. As I'm intending on making my project into a lap quilt, it will probably need to be washed on occasion..

Welcome from Florida

Hello Mishi from Michigan!

Hi Mishi! Welcome to the board!

I too, have Scot ancestry...my grandfather's name was Gordon MacKenzie... :)

Welcome from VA

Welcome from Southern California! This board is an awesome place to share and ask questions, and we love pictures! Glad you've decided to join us!