Welcome from New Jersey! I'm new to quilting as well. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here. Enjoy! :thumbup:

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
I look forward to seeing you post a picture of your first quilt :D:D:D

Welcome to the board from Louisiana :-D

[quote=kellen46]Welcome to the boards....When I first started to make quilts, I spent a year just looking at books and playing with fabric. . .quote]

I am so glad to hear you say this, it means I am not the only one. I also have grown up sewing, have "helped" my mom with her quilts, have gone to a couple classes with her but haven't really started. I am learning so much here just reading, and I'm taking a deep breath to get ready to jump in!

Welcome from Oregon.

Hello from the mountains of Tennessee. You may find a local community college which offers quilting lessons or find a colleague at a quilt shop in your area who can help you. I was a self-taught quilter but finally did have the opportunity to take classes from well-known teachers. Good luck and keep in touch.

Hello and welcome from Washington. This board is a great resource. If you have a question, someone here is bound to know the answer.