I'm a self taught quilter. I machine piece and hand quilt. Well if I get the nerve up to do some quilting that is. I've tied all the quilts (two) I've made so far. I'm a history major in college and love the history of quilts and the traditional patterns.

I also hope to open a store on Etsy soon. (if this inappropriate to mention feel free to delete.)

I love using 100% cotton for my quilts and cotton batting. I'm still working on how to get edges done. Can't remember the word to finish off the quilt. Right now I just fold over the back of quilt to cover up the front, pin and sew.

I own a Singer sewing machine. It's pretty basic but gets what I need done.

Hi and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Would love to see pics of some of your work :lol:
Sharon

Welcome from Southern California. Is the word "binding"?

*Waves from Iowa* :)

A big welcome from Ireland, glad you found us. I think the word you were looking for is 'binding' the quilt. i.e. adding a different extra strip to the edges of your quilt and then folding it over and stitching it down to finish off the quilt neatly. If you need help with that, there are some great tutorials for you to watch.

welcome. :-)

i often fold my backing to the front instead of traditional binding. it's my preferred method. it saves me time and money. i only use a "real" binding if i didn't have enough of just the right fabric to use on the back that coordinated perfectly with those on the front.

sharing your dreams for the future is not the same as advertising. we love to encourage each other. it tickles us pink when a member has gained enough confidence (and inventory) to strike out into a professinal venture. i'm sure we all wish you great success! :-)

Hi and welcome from Massachusetts.

That's the word. Thanks, it was bugging me that I couldn't remember it. :)

Welcome from Washington

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!! We like to see pictures too!!

Hello, and welcome from Missouri. And it is encouraging for a young person to not be able to remember the "word for something". It happens! :lol:

Welcome Rosemerry, I love the spelling of your name.
You will find lots of great people who are willing to help with all your questions.

Hi and welcome from Colorado.

Hi and welcome from Ninnie in NC
I too machine piece on a Singer and hand quilt!

I'll try and get a pic of the one completed quilt I have here. The other one I gave to my cousin for her baby boy. It is a blue and yellow log cabin in a straight furrows pattern.

The quilt I still have is from a pattern in Quiltmaker magazine and it's called Chain of Jewels.

Hi Rosemerry and welcome!

Rosemerry - welcome from Tucson, AZ

welcome from MN! You will love it here!! Sometimes the BEST machines are the ones that are the most basic!!

Hi from CT. Ask a lot of questions - there are a lot of people here, and we learn something new every day from each other.

Hi, and welcome from a Yooper! (I'm from the U.P. of Michigan.)

Hey Rosemerry. Welcome from South Louisiana.