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pgthom 03-20-2010 10:31 AM

I was "turned on" to this board by a former co-worker. She is a serious quilter who recently persuaded me to sell/ barter with her for one of my FW machines.
I was blessed about a year ago to move to our "growing older" home, which includes a 600sq.ft. studio. Moving my sewing room from the basement to a room with skylights and real windows has made a dream come true. My DH and friends are wondering why it is taking me so long to get settled in, but they have no idea how big my stash really is. (Well, maybe DH had an idea!)
I am a retired RN, who taught myself to sew about 50 yrs. ago when I was a bored latchkey kid on summer vacation. Started on mom's old treadle. My most recent undertaking is a business to create/ modify clothing to help make self care easier for persons with disabilities.
Still do quilts, mostly for gifts. I have moved recently into upcycling, creating new items from old, and I haunt resale shops for materials. I have a large collection of vintage aprons, having been raised with apron wearing grandmothers, as well as making new old-style ones from upcycled materials.
I enjoy reading the posts and chuckling over the mistakes that I have made over the years.

Dawn Hendrix 03-20-2010 10:33 AM

Hey there glad you decided to join us!

craftybear 03-20-2010 10:36 AM

Welcome from Indiana, USA.

pgthom 03-20-2010 10:39 AM

Hi Craftybear, where in IN are you?

watterstide 03-20-2010 10:49 AM

Hi there! Welcome to the board! a great bunch of men and women are here!

Lacelady 03-20-2010 11:27 AM

A big welcome from Ireland

MamaBear61 03-20-2010 11:37 AM

Hello and welcome from Ontario

Maggiesmom 03-20-2010 12:05 PM

You will have a lot to share I'm sure. This is a wonderful group.

Jim's Gem 03-20-2010 12:26 PM

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

saf45 03-20-2010 03:14 PM

hello from maine


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