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Hello! In July 2024 I thought about how I needed a creative activity and decided on sewing. I sewed as a teen and was always able to repair things, but didn't have sewing as a regular activity. So 11 months ago I bought a Janome Sewist and a jelly roll from Amazon and pieced an easy lap quilt top that was called a Split Rail Fence. I lost my nerve and had it professionally quilted by Missouri Star and it turned out so pretty! Then off I went! Since then I've made totes, zip pouches, Sallie Tomato handbags, gift bags, flag buntings, fabric boxes, bookmarks, quilted pillows, Christmas stockings, pot holders and casserole pads, laptop cases, a toiletry bag, journal covers, regular and seasonal wall hangings, a few skirts, valences for 2 rooms, baby bibs, and runners! I take pics of each project and have a book! I have 5 granddaughters that pick out fabric and make requests and a daughter that loves that homey quilted look. I just made a baby quilt for my new grandson using the cutest farm fabric. Little sheep serve as the backing. I am currently working on my biggest project, a king size quilt that has squares called Disappearing Pinwheel Churn Dash. I have 40 squares so far mostly using Tilda florals. I'm going to try a QAYG method because having it professionally quilted would cost a fortune and I want to do this start to finish!

I can't wait to see what you make and thanks for welcoming me to the board!

SSS

wow! i don't think i've accomplished that much in any number of years.
way to go!!! [thumbs up!]

So glad you've found us, sounds like you will fit right in. Or, maybe put some of our finished project lists to shame... either way, glad to have you here with us!

Hello and Welcome!

Wow - your list of accomplishments is breathtaking!

Welcome. We'd love to see some of the things you've made.

Sending a warm welcome from Delaware. Sounds like you have been bitten by the Quilty Bug. LOL Happy to have you join us.

Welcome! Love your enthusiasm. Pictures are more valuable than gold around here! lol

Wow, thanks for the warm welcome! I have indeed been bitten by the sewing/quilting bug! Honestly this hobby has been life changing! I tried to attach pics but didn't have any success. At first the files were too large but when I got to the right size it said invalid file. Hmm.

Hi SSS, welcome to the Quilting Board!

Wow! You have been bitten by the bug! Thanks for the reference to Sallie Tomato - I hadn't heard of this site and enjoyed browsing it. I don't make many bags but they always appeal to me. Keep trying to post photos - we'd all love to see what you come up with!

Welcome to the QB. Attaching photos can be a little bit of a challenge at first, but once you do so, it is easy, peasy. Are you using your phone or a PC? The directions are different for both, I use my PC, lap top. Let us know what you use and someone will walk you through it. We have all stumbled through it. ;)

You're on a roll and keep up the good work. Sounds like you've got some good helpers.

The secret to posting pictures is scrolling to the far right of the attachment screen and using that hidden "upload" button. The only way to get to the attachment screen is using the "go advanced" button before you hit the reply button. Hope that helps.

And welcome! This group is great with ideas and encouragement. It is always a joy to welcome another quilting buddy into the world.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

It's a scorcher here today so I'll be inside, sewing away! Happy Wednesday to all!