Introducing Myself
 

Hi Everyone. I've been lurking on this site for a long time, and finally decided it's time to join you! I made the Dresden Plate variation that George from Cross Country Quilting posted last week. In fact, this is the site where I saw his beautiful work and decided to give him a try. Doesn't he do wonders with his long arm machine! This post is mixed with much sadness for me. The dresden plates were given to me by a friend, waiting until I found just the right inspiration to mount them and put them together. The quilt is due to arrive back at my home today from George, and in this morning's paper I saw the death of the lady who made the plates. She had a massive stroke on Saturday, so this will be a Memorial Quilt in her memory.
She was only 73 and had made and long-armed hundreds of quilts.

Welcome to the QB from NY state! I'm glad you finally bit the bullet and decided to join in! I'm sorry about the passing of your friend. Did she know that you were working on the dresden plates she gave you prior to her passing? If not, it's perfect timing. It will be a great way for you to remember her. If she did, then she knew she gifted them to the right person! Enjoy your time on the QB.

Welcome from Southern California. Sorry about the death of Lady who seem to be a very active quilter.

Welcome to the Quilt Board. We have lots to interest you here. Come over and check out swaps and round robins. I trade 2.5 squares with a group. We'd love to include you next February.

Waving hello from Washington state! The memory quilt will be lovely~

Another wave from Washington state. You will really enjoy all the friendly's & helpful s from everyone. Welcome to our little family.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Sorry about the maker of the Dresden plates. You will be glad you joined this site and learn many things. Welcome from another North Carolinian from the beautiful mountains in the west.

Welcome! Most of us started as lurkers. I continue to be inspired and learn from those on this board. Sorry for the passing of the maker. Every quilt teaches us something special about ourselves and others that crossed our path and made us better.