Hi everybody - I have been sewing my whole life, and quilting for the last few years. I did a special sampler quilt for my oldest daughter when she went off to college, using all the 'fabrics of her life' - from all the holiday dresses, Halloween costumes, birthday party favor bags, etc. - that I had collected over the years. She helped me design each square and it was a fabulous labor of love. I made my second large quilt for daughter #2 when she went off to college, but did a coherent design. Now I'm doing a train quilt for my autistic son who is obsessed with trains. I've designed it myself and can't wait to show it to you all. I'm hand-applique-ing many many strips of railroad tracks, so it's taking me a while!

I work as a script reader in the film industry, and enjoy reading, movies and cooking. Job #1 is taking care of my severely autistic son and advocating for him in school and the community. Quilting is my creative outlet, but no one else I know does it, so I'm glad to join this group!

Mary B., Woody's mom

Wow! And welcome from Northern California!

Welcome from Ventura County!!! Your quilts are beautiful, and very special!!!

Hi and welcome from Eastern Los Angeles county. Love your quilts and your creativity. Can't wait to see a picture of the train quilt.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida! It sounds like you have a fantastic job and a very challenging life with your son, but so rewarding. Quilting is my therapy also and I do sew enjoy it. Glad to have you on the board, there's sew many awesome and very helpful people on here.

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. I have a mentally handicapped son. He does keep me busy. Your quilts are beautiful. Great job.

Your quilts are beautiful.

Welcome, for North Los Angeles County.

Hi and welcome from sunny Australia, I'm sure you will love it here.

Welcome from Oklahoma with a Massachusetts accent. So happy you could be here. There is always room for one more quilter.

Hello and welcome from Ontario