Hilary from Maryland.
 

Hi there!

I've been lurking on this board, several times a day, for the last three weeks. I have finally decided to introduce myself! I'm Hilary, in Maryland. I live about 10 minutes from the PA border with my husband, two cats, two guinea pigs, and dog. My aunt taught me to quilt on my very first quilt... a bargello! She had never done one but I fell in love with it. I'll post pics later once I figure out how to do it. I'm a very new quilter, I currently have several projects in several stages of progress but have only ever finished two quilts.

I'm currently working on a sewing machine cover from latest McCall's magazine. Fun little project! They advertise it as a "Start today, Finish tomorrow" LIES! I've been working on it for a week now and it's still not completed. But it sure has been a fun project.

Since quilting isn't my full time job, I make my living as a first grade teacher. We're out for the summer so I've been spending a LOT of time at the sewing machine. You'll hear much less of me when the school year starts. On top of quilting and teaching I also love cuddling up with a great book with my Great Dane, Bentley.

I still have so many quilting techniques to learn and I so look forward to learning from the distinguished quilters on this board. I've been oogling your quilts and they are simply gorgeous.

Now I'm off to sew until my eyelids get too heavy!

Hilary

Hello Hilary, welcome from northern California! You will enjoy it here. There is lots of help available and lots of friendly people!

Howdy and welcome, from Texas!

Hi Hilary and welcome from New Hampshire
Lots of good information on the Board.
You'll enjoy being here

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Hello Hilary, welcome from Oklahoma!!!

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm having so much fun on the sewing machine lately! I can't wait to post some pics of my projects.

Hi from Ohio!

Welcome from Missouri

:) welcome from se TX

Hi Hilary,

Welcome to the board. I'm in Maryland, too - but not quite so close to the PA border. :) This is a fun place to be and a great place to get answers to questions.

Awesome! What area are you And more importantly... Do you have some favorite fabric shops near you!?

One thing I love about this board is that there is such a diverse population. There are people from EVERYWHERE! I love that! Thanks again for the warm wishes. I'm getting so excited about quilting and I love learning from the best!

Hi Hilary, welcome from NE Ohio.

hello from Va! cant wait to see your pictures. everyone would be sick of me if i had the summer off! ha!

Hello and welcome from the middle of the Bay! We used to have a Great Dane - they are just the loveliest babies. <3

Hi Hilary, welcome from central Florida. I bought the fabric and pattern to make a sewing machine cover also but I am determined to finish my Affairs of the Heart quilt before I start another project. I have been working on it for 8 months and I am finally working on the outer borders. You will love this board.

Welcome from WI.

Welcome from Michigan!

Hello Hilary!
Welcome from Minnesota! :)

Welcome to the board, from New Hampshire.