Figured out that an introduction was "in order".
I live in Lima, Ohio - NW part of the state.
Introduced to quilting when I lived in Kentucky and from my MIL who began quilting when she retired.
My mom started me sewing when I was 5
I'm married, 2 sons (in Kentucky and Virginia) and 5 grandkids.
I've not quilted very long - my first quilt went to survisor of Katrina - felt kind of good to do that.
Now I'm anxious to get more underway.

welcome from :D MN!! What a wonderful way to start your quilting life - by giving away your first one and to someone so desparately in need - very inspiring!

Welcome from WV! That is so sweet and kind of you to donate your very first quilt! Kudos to you! I'm sure you are going to enjoy this board!

Welcome from VA. Glad you've joined us.

Hi and welcome from Mass.

Welcome from Southern California. It feels great to make quilts for others doesn't it? I have given 4x as many as I have kept for myself or children.

Hi and welcome from Wyoming you will enjoy it here I have also gave away a lot of quilts over the years I started quilting in 1981
Happy Quilting

welcome from kansas:) glad you are here!

Welcome from Vegas. Join our chat some evening and you'll get to know us better.

Welcome from Memphis TN!
I have also given away all of my quilts, I have yet to keep one!
I'm hoping to start one this winter to keep.

Welcome from Texas. I know you will enjoy the board and we look forward to seeing all that you quilt. :D

Welcome from Missouri. Please share pictures We all love to see the talent of others. I think that it is great that you donated your first quilt.

Hi and Welcome for Oregon

Welcome to the board from Northern Michigan! I just got back from Lima Ohio today! 3 of my sons and my 4 grandchildren live there!!

Hi Kathiet, welcome from alabama, you get a special blessing when you give your quilts, i too love sharing m one of my joys Quilting, i tell everone this is a hug from me,.

A big g'day from Australia too!

Welcome from Oklahoma!!! Glad you joined us!!

Welcome from KY and glad that you could join us. You will learn all kinds of things from these wonderful people. All of them are so talented.

hello and welcome aboard

Welcome from IDAHO! What a wonderful thing you did for those survivors of Katrina!!

Susan

Welcome from Illinois! This is a great group of folks!!

Lynne

Hello, and a big Welcome from North Carolina.

Hello from another Ohioan.....

Kathiet: Welcome! We're so glad you joined us. Hope you'll post pictures of your projects. I second what other's have said, your quilt for the Katrina survivor is a wonderful way to start your quilting "habit!" You'll find there are lots of really knowledgeable, helpful, fun, friendly people on this board and all are willing to help anytime they can. Glad you're here.

Kathie-Welcome to the board, it is nice to have you here