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Good Afternoon,
I'm new to this forum. I've been quilting/sewing for a very long time and I find that I'm needing some inspiration and challenges. I live in rural north central Arkansas and know some quilters but we all live so far apart and gas is so high that I'm looking for other forms of motivation. I prefer hand quilting but I do pay to have certain quilts machine quilted. I like applique but I'm VERY slow. I consider myself of intermediate ability when it comes to piecing. I've taken a few classes at Quilt shows but most of what I know I learned from books. I think the main reason I quilt is because I LOVE fabric and this is one way to use it but have it,too. Like having your cake and eating it,too. I have a large stash but never what I need to make a quilt, but I truly love every piece I have. The term "fabricholic" was coined for me.
I'm looking forward to being inspired by the many members here and being motivated to get in high gear!

Welcome to the board from Michigan. There is always some type of help, inspiration and motivation here on the board! I'm in awe of those that hand quilt. I just attempted my first hand quilting project (after lots of practice pieces) and have decided it just isn't my cup of tea!!!!!

Welcome from Western PA. This board is a great site for inspiration with lots of pictures and quilt-alongs.

I am so glad you joined. Wow, for you to do hand quilting, I have been doing hand embroidery lately, but afraid to try hand quilting. I think you will get some good ideas., By the way, I love fabric too, have way to much, most of what I got from ebay. LOL

I am self taught too and also a lone quilter. This board is a great source of inspiration and information. Welcome from Michigan.

Welcome from OHIO!

Hi from Ohio!

welcome from Tn. Anyone who hand quilts has my admiration!

Welcome from Vermont. I cannot hand quilt but I used to make my kids clothes etc. I am a loner, too and this board is so interesting and helpful.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Waving from NC. Welcome. Just jump in and join in with us. We love new blood. Check out some of our swaps. You might like them.

Welcome from Michigan!:)

:) welcome from se TX

Hi and welcome from Wisconsin! I started out hand quilting, but now mostly machine work. You'll get a lot of inspiration and encouragement here!

Welcome from Upstate New York. I am new also. Great site and lots of help.

Welcome from Arizona

Today is your lucky day! You are now a member of the best QB around and will find much inspiration, motivation and resources. Welcome and waving from Colorado! :wave:

Hello, welcome from Nevada.

welcome from Ohio. lots of activities and info here, so explore and discover your favorites

ArtieAnn, So glad you found us and you have come to the right place for any kind of quilting companionship that your heart might desire. We have so many folks here who can help with a problem and there are tutorials and swaps. You will meet many wonderful folks here. I could go on and on but you will discover all of this as you explore all the posts. So glad to have another fellow quilter.

Welcome from Texas :wave:

Welcome to the Friendly QB!

Nan - Indiana

Welcome to the QB... Check out the Pictures and tutorial sections they have lots of ideas for inspiration....
Glad you stumbled upon us..