Hi everyone...
My name is Shirley (hense the SAJackson) I'm a wife, mother, grandmother AND quilter...NOT necessarily in that order...

I have been quilting since the mid 1970's...I think my first quilt is on my grandson's bed...it is a SAD looking threadbare thing. Last Christmas I made 9 quilts for a family Dirty Santa Auction... We all had a ball - but when my DDIL commented that she couldn't find one my g.son got from another year - I decided they had too many quilts and I won't be doing it again.

I love on-line groups and friends...they are the BEST! I've met several of my on-line friends and have had wonderful friendships with them. Next month I'm going to a retreat for one group - looking forward to it!

I'm retired - or which means I have more time but less money to spend on quilting. I do have a mid-arm quilter and from time to time - do accept quilts from friends to quilt for them. It's not a business - but a hobby. LOVE my quilting!!!!

Looking forward to meeting more of you - I was in the chat room this morning and this group looks like a "happening" place.

HUGS to all
Shirley

*Waves from Iowa* :)

Welcome from Florida!

Hi! Waving back from Northern Michigan! This is a great group.
I also have an internet friend that I met in real life and we had a blast. It's a great way to connect with people you are similar to.

Hi and welcome from southern Indiana!!

We would love to see some of your quilts! (And we'd never lose a quilt that was a gift..... :roll: )

:mrgreen: Thanks everyone - I feel so at home! :thumbup:

Welcome from NE CA. Glad you joined us. We love pictures.

welcome From NY It was fun chatting witrh you :D

Big wave from over the pond in Spain. Welcome to our Group

Elle

Welcome from Connecticut. I'm glad you've already checked out the chat room. I was there this morning, but I was half asleep, so I'm not sure if we were chatting!

Hello, and welcome from Missouri! Where are you located? This truly is a great place! :lol:

I call that "loved to death" and it is a good sign. Welcome from Sacramento CA.

Welcome form Ninnie in NC.

welcome from WA :D

[IMG]http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n...diva/Hello.gif[/IMG] from Missouri

Welcome from Southern California

Welcome from SW Iowa. I can tell you are going to love it here.

Welcome from N Ca.! Looking forward to seeing your many creations!

Hi and welcome from Mass.

WOW!!! Thank you everyone for such a WARM welcome. You have made me feel right at home already!!! hugs!

Hey Shirley, welcome from CO.