Hi there everyone! I am new to the whole on-line community phenomenon. I have a fairly big family but with the exception of one daughter, no one shares my interest in sewing and quilting. And that daughter has three young children and no spare time! Reminds me of myself a few years ago.
Now I've decided to be proactive and look for some new friends. I am an industrial sewer. I now sew truck bed covers for Extang in Ann Arbor, MI. In the past I've sewn everything from van and RV furniture, to airplane interiors, to mattresses, to boat covers. I have even sewn military vests in camouflage. All of my co-workers are very glad to leave the sewing at work and wouldn't dream of sewing at home. But I can't get enough. I took a vacation day at the beginning of the month and went to Wisconsin for a weekend sewing class at Nancy's Notions. It was great. We worked on quilting as you go, a couple of different methods. One was Betty Cotton's method. My favorite.
I hope to hear back from many of you, looking forward to group projects, sharing patterns and tips, etc.

Welcome. You are going to love it here. This is a great bunch of talented, giving quilters.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Welcome to the board, I work in Ann Arbor and live in Brighton so we are very close!

Welcome from MA!!

Welcome from Pipe Creek Texas!!!! Sew on!!!

welcome from a texan that lives in NJ

welcome from maine

Thanks to all of you! This is going to be fun!!

wow I am impressed with your experience at sewing such big items. It must make you confident to have all that background in so many things. I am only a 2 year quilter. but I always am looking to make new friends. you will meet some wonderful people here. Welcome from WV.
Karen