Texas born and raised
 

Hello from Texas, everyone! I have done a little sewing in my life, and have recently discovered the excitement of quilting-after quitting my job of 10 years, managing a surgeon's office! I have found great joy & peace in the process (selection of fabrics, and cutting shapes). I have fallen in love with the free-motion quilting method, although I don't yet have a "quilting" sewing machine. Or the skills to handle one. Hah I've run into a few challenges, but I'm not giving up on it, as it is overall a wonderful experience for me! It has been such a huge release of tension for me to embrace my creativity, and do it freely. I'm so happy to be a part of this community of people with a positive outlook and a great deal of experience that I can draw from!

Welcome from Iowa!

Welcome from the DFW area! :)

Welcome from NW Houston!

Hello and welcome!

Hi from the DFW area. Arlington to be exact. 😁😁

How nice to have you here, Kamyers!

I'm waving from a safe personal distance near Seattle.

I spent most of my working career in engineering offices... thank goodness for fabric and quilting in my life! While I was working I amassed quite the stash of fabric, now that I'm now working well, I still have quite the stash of fabric but I'm whittling/quilting away at it.

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome from south Texas!

Welcome from North Carolina!

I actually learned how to quilt by watching ladies on YouTube. Quilting is relaxing, isn’t it?

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Welcome from Southern California. Learning is one of the best parts of quilting, and it has never ended for me.

Liz, It absolutely is! I had forgotten how much creativity I had percolating in my brain. I am also learning YouTube via videos, etc. I recently joined Craftsy because they had a flash sale on membership and have am thrilled to find an ample supply of guidance there, as well! Lots of fun projects in my future!

Welcome from DFW TEXAS area! You will learn so much here, I know I have. What part of Texas do you live?

Hi! I also live in the DFW area! I've been here since December 1999. Originally from the panhandle area.

Dfw
 

Moved to Fort Worth, from Houston 30+ years ago then settled in Azle. My husband passed away 2.5 years ago and it's taken me this long to have an interest in quilting/sewing again. We were married for 50 glorious years. Anyway, looking forward to spending a little time researching the site. It isn't like other forums - this one seems a bit confusing and I have a good knowledge of the computer. It seems too "busy", what am I missing? Liz McMillan

Yes, it does seem a bit overwhelming. Lots of forums and the site is not in a familiar user format, so I am still finding my way. It took me quite a while this morning to figure out how to upload the photo of my first-ever quilted project! (I finally overcame the challenge, but my picture uploaded sideways.) YoU have a beautiful love story. I was divorced after 7 years of marriage, but am about to re-marry (after 18 years of just being "Mom".) I do understand putting your creativity on hold to miss a loved one. But time has a way of passing by whether we are happy or sad, so I am glad to hear that you have found your desire to quilt again. At least for me, quilting makes me happy! https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Most of the time it is enjoyable and relaxing - but almost all of us have had episodes of things just not going together quite the way we wanted them to.

Marry
 

Congratulations! Raising you child is the most important thing in a Mom’s life and now a new future to look forward to. Enjoy your Sunday!

Welcome from another Texan. Once you find your way around the forum I think you will love it here.

Welcome and happy quilting!! I'm formerly from the DFW area and currently reside in the Austin area. Look forward to seeing pics of your projects. Lots of support here, great bunch of folks!

Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan. Sounds like quilting has quickly grown on you. I know you have to be enjoying yourself. Quilting does that to people. Thanks for joining us here.