I started sewing at 10 when I tried to make shorts out of a skirt. The 'v' seam I put in was NOT right. lol! From there, I had to know how to make things the right way. I made hundreds of outfits for my 2 DD as they grew up.
The quilting bug bit me while I was recovering from a stroke when I was 32. The elderly neighbor lady (95!) taught me to make a quilt by hand, to help me relearn eye/hand coordination. One and a half inch hexagons of all things! It became a tablecloth for her, and I know she has a special place in heaven for all she did to help me recover. i have lots of time on my hands, when DH is at work, to design and make quilts. I am blessed with people who understand my art for what it is, therapy. Having a stroke taught me that I'd better learn to laugh at myself, 'cause everyone else will. :) I am happier now than I have ever been. I get to make things, and live in beautiful Central Oregon. Thanks for the wonderful welcome you have all given me.

Hey Kelly! I'm in Central Oregon too...along with Chasing Hawk and Amandasgramma... :)

We have GOT to get a get-together planned! :)

Hello and Welcome Kelly, from Louisiana!

Kelly, Welcome from Oklahoma

Hi and welcome from Las Vegas! :D What a wonderful woman your neighbor was to teach you a wonderful craft while helping you recover! :D :thumbup:

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Welcome from Victoria,Australia. You have made some lovely quilts.I've been watching them.

Welcome.....waiting on your quilts.....they sound lovely..

I too have been following your posts. Love your work...you create some wonderful quilts. I think for a lot of us quilting is "therapy" for one thing or another....look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations.

Hello from Ohio.