Hi everyone,

To say that I am a novice would be putting it mildly. I have not touched a sewing machine since Jr. HS and I am 41 tomorrow!!

I am a nurse and I take care of a lady with end stage AD. She was a wonderful quilter and she has inspired me to learn the craft. I have a few books on the subject from the library, but wow, do I have alot to learn! :shock:

Any tips on machines or just wishing a newbie luck, because I am going to need it!

Well, corgi you have come to the right place. There are so many talented quilters on here that will gladly help you every step of the way. I have learned alot in the short time I have been a member of the board. Good luck, but just fair warning both quilting and this forum are addicting.

Oh, and welcome from south Louisiana

Welcome to the board from Southern California

Welcome to the board from Ireland, and Happy Birthday for tomorrow!

Welcome from Missouri! And Happy Birthday tomorrow! There are a lot of Virgos on this board! :lol:

Welcome from florida, and we all have a lot to learn about quilting. It's as diverse as the fish in the sea...that's one of the things that's so great about it :D
You just jump in, and start splashing around, and learn as you go along, while looking at books, mags, and tutes on this site, and post questions when you hit a bump, and pictures, when you get over the bump!
We loooove pictures, and you are in for so much fun :wink:

*Waves from Iowa* :)

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana! :D

Hi and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! And have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow :lol:

Everyone here is so wonderful, just ask any questions and I am sure you will get lots of help. It is a very addicting hobby :wink:
Sharon

Welcome from another nurse. You will learn so much from everyone on this board-just ask anything. Remember-there are no dumb questions-we all learn from each other. And it's lots of fun here!

Hello and welcome from Western Australia....This is a great forum, a very inspiring and welcoming place to share and learn. One of the best things is the diversity found here, so you are bound to find just what you need to start your quilting journey.

Welcome from NE CA. Glad you joined us. There's lots of friendly, talented people on board who will help in any way they can, just ask questions and there are no "stupid" questions.

Hello and welcome form an Iowa girl! We're a friendly crew here.