New and looking for Quilting Friends
 

Hello! I'm Shannon and I live in Maryland. I'm married with two grown children and a Xolo (Mexican Hairless) dog. I have quilted on and off (mostly off) for about 28 years. I'm going through a lot of back problems and family issues and quilting is helping me through. I enjoy applique quilts because of the handwork, it's very relaxing. I just took a break from my part time job (I was a homemaker for about 20 years and started working about three years ago) because of back problems. I'm hoping to find some quilting friends here online, being at home can get a bit lonely.

The family issues I referred to are my 20 year old daughter left our home unexpectedly in December. We disagreed with some of her life choices and she has cut us out of her life. The reason I'm sharing this here is that one of the comforts I have is that I made her a quilt years ago and had it longarm quilted. We picked out the designs and threads together and one of the designs was "I love You" was quilted into the border. When she came back to get some of her stuff I gave her that quilt. My hope and prayer is that she is using it and one day will realize how much we do love her and restore the relationship with us.

I'm an introvert so it's hard for me to make new friends, but I'm hoping to find some here. I hope you all have a wonderful day! https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Hi Shannon, and welcome from sunny Southern California! You'll find many friends here, inspiring and generous. Sewing and quilting have gotten me through many hard times. It's great therapy because it takes you away from problems, giving you something fun and exciting to think about. Probably your daughter just needs time to mature and realize your value.

Welcome from Texas. This is a great board & you will quickly make friends here. We are here for help, encouragement & friendship. Quilting is a great stress reliever & it's my "go to" place when I need to free myself from life's worries. Praying that you & your daughter will find healing & restoration.

Thank you!

Hello from West Virginia. Sorry about your problems with your daughter. But I'm glad you found this board. Quilters make great friends. I've been doing more hand stitching lately, too. I love the simplicity and the quietness of hand stitching.

Hi Sharon and welcome to the board from the deep woods of New England!! We spent 30 plus years in northern VA and in retirement escaped the beltway madness for the serenity of the woods lol. You have found a treasure trove of quilty friends here (imho). While we love to think of 20 year olds as adults they still have a lot of growing up to do. Hopefully she will come around. Also, that she took the quilt with her indicates to me that somewhere in the deep recesses of her heart she knows. Long distance hugs and again Welcome!!

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Hello Shannon, I'm glad you found us here. I'm sorry to hear of problems in your family, unfortunately I can understand and sympathize with many of those sorts of issues..,

I'm happy to be working on a family project, for my hubby's aunt who is a great lady and a fan of University of Michigan. I grew up without much sports rivalry myself, but goodness, those rabid Michigan Wolverines back home for the hubby and the Seahawk fans here give new meanings to what a fan is :)

I better stop slacking and start sewing!

Ha! That's funny. Thanks so much. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Welcome from another Michigander. We all have families with challenges and joys. Jump into a couple of the groups on the QB and you will find fiends galore. Find a quilting happy place and then stretch just a little to try something new. Ask questions, we all have answers https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png and opinions that we share freely Nice to have you along.

Thank you all for your kind replies-I truly appreciate it. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Thank you all for your kind posts! I appreciate it so much! https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Welcome from Texas. Hope you make lots of friends off and online. Great people to mingle with and so very helpful!!!

Hey Shannon, I put away Aunt Debbie's project for a week or so but got it back out yesterday and thought of you! Hope you are still visiting with us.

Thanks to everyone for your kind messages! Yes IceBlossom, I'm still here. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Hello Shannon and welcome to the QB! There are many people here from all over the world that quilt to give stress relief, myself included. There are tons of people who will share new techniques here and a world of information to be had. We also love to see each other's work here so jump right in and enjoy the fun. Again welcome to the QB.

Hi Shannon, Where in MD are you located? My mom is looking for quilting friends and or friends in general. She lives in Laurel, MD. She's 80 years old and she too has back problems. Would you like me to introduce her to you?

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Hi Shannon,

I hope you are still coming around.

Families ( or some of the family members) can be a source of great comfort and support- sometimes not so much.

Hello Shannon. I live in central Florida and I have enjoyed this quilt board so much. Is there a quilt guild in your area? That would be a great place to make friends and learn new quilting techniques. I hope and pray your daughter returns to the family. That must be really rough. I have 3 daughters and one of them went through a rebellious stage but she is now a loving and sweet daughter that I thank God for every day of my life.

I went through this and you feel like it is the end of the world. She will come back eventualy and pray will help this. We will be here for you. It is real stuff love. Hang in there. Welcome to this wonderful board/

HI Shannon! I'm what is known as a 'functional introvert'. I'm not shy at all, but being around people wears me out! I prefer lots of alone time, and quilting hits the spot. Despite that, we all need some human interaction and friends. I too have had issues with a grown chld, but he's finally doing better as he ages into his mid 30s. Sometimes they just need time to figure it all out, and we can't do that for them. Best Wishes and keep on sewing!