Hello everyone! After spending hours googling applique patterns I searched for a quilting forum and there you were! It's fate, I tell ya!

So the basics. I'm Tina, 40, live in Pa. Happily married for 13 years and have a daughter 12 and son 10.

Training wise, all I ever had was a semester of sewing in 7th grade where we made a wrap around skirt. lol Gotta love those. Everything I've learned has been trial and error over the years.

I love to sew costumes, quilt and cross stitch. My last completed quilt I encorporated cross stitched dragons into the blocks. Right now I'm working on a double wedding ring quilt for my brother in law and his fiance. They're getting married in June and I'm praying I get it done in time. I've already seen some awesome patterns I want to start for new quilts. lol

I told my husband I'm going to be just like my granny and have dozens of quilts stacked up to leave to my grandkids when I pass away. (I think I got 5 of hers that were complete and 2 that I finished for her) Anyway, he's all for it. I guess it keeps me out of his hair. ;)

Anyway, I've gone crazy for applique right now so I think I'll be on that kick for at least 3 or 4 quilts. I really love hand sewing the pieces on. It's so relaxing.

I admit I've looked over the first page of your pics from recent quilts you all worked on. They're amazing! I can't wait to get some tips from you all!! I know I def need work on hand quilting but I'm sure I'll find posts on that.

Well, sorry this is long. lol I just got SOOOO excited to find a busy community to join! I already feel at home.

Well hi and welcome from W. TN! We are soo happy that you found us and we'll quickly let you know that we love to see pictures of your work. Your grandmothers quilts sound very interesting too...hint hint...!!!

Welcome from Maine

Welcome from Southern California!!!

Hi!! Welcome from Oklahoma!!!! :D

welcome from MN! This is a fun board and you will find yourself on here when you should be sewing...but that is what makes it so much fun! Enjoy your time!

welcome aboard from VA

Hello & Welcome for the state of Washington!! :D
We are so glad to have you join us. Enjoy!! :D

Hi and welcome from Washington state. This is a great site.

Hi Tina and Welcome from southern Indiana!

Hi and welcome from Northern Indiana ! You have found a great place to join :lol: Everyone is so helpful and nice... by the way we love pictures :wink:
Sharon

Welcome from Maine. This is a great place to learn and we also love to learn from you.

Thanks everyone! I'm having fun just reading everything on the boards!

Welcome from Florida. Applique is so versatile - you're going to love it!

Welcome from NE CA. So glad you joined us. There's lots of friendly, talented people on board and will help in any way they can. We love pictures. I think we all learn trial and error.

Hiya tina, welcome from Rhode Island.

Hi Tina, and welcome from central part of Indiana!
Thanks for sharing info about yourself. As someone else mentioned we LOVE PICTURES! ..and as someone else said you may be on here when you could be sewing :lol: Welcome aboard.

Tina, welcome to the board from St. Louis! This is just the greatest place to immerse yourself in quilting! :lol:

Welcome from Florida. I too have the stack of quilts left from my mother in law and have very few of my own. I make them and give them away, but only to people I love. I hand quilt but haven't done much appliqueing but want to some time. You'll learn lots here, I know I have.

Hi Tina and welcome to the board. We are so glad you found us--you will feel right at home here. This board is as addictive as quilting!!!

You are so fortunate to have family quilts and I think it is so great that you intend to make more to add to the collection for future generations of your family!!

I'm a little late, but the welcome is just as sincere! We would love to see what you've done and are working on! That dragon quilt sounds intriguing, hope to see it soon!

PS that's a cute avatar!

Hi Tina, I'm glad you found us too! I know it can be so fun to just look at all the beautiful work here and such wonderful people to. :D :D :D

Hi Tina - think we already 'met' on another thread but just wanted to officially say 'Bienvenue de France'!

K x

Hi and welcome from Massachussetts.

Welcome from New York! Not to far from the PA border! You will like it here. I mainly lurk here but when I see a beautiful quilt I have to comment on it! And there are a LOT of those on this sight.

Vicky