Wow!! The quilts here are wonderful
 

My name is Cindy and I am a retired occupational therapist. I have loved, coveted fabric my entire life. I'm generally drawn to batiks, but enjoy reading about the history of reproduction fabrics. I am a total novice to quilting; I've tried simple piecing over the years, but nothing I ever wanted to finish, or was successful with. (No youtube back then).

Looking at the art produced here gives me total joy. I am completely amazed and humbled by the artistry presented. Macybaby, I am awestruck and think of Versace dining patterns when I see your quilt in progress.

I hope one day that inspiration will lead to action, and I promise that whatever I do, I will post as a thanks for the wonderful art that I have seen so far. It's very nice to meet you all.

Hi and welcome to the QB!

Welcome from Oklahoma. You will find bunches of inspiration here.

Hi Cindy! There are some amazing quilters here. And there's no end to help and inspiration.

Hello, and welcome from the Dallas Tx. Area. You will be very good at this.

Howdy from Texas. It's so good to have a new quilted on board. Ask questions, post pictures & have fun.

Hi and welcome from North Carolina. Enjoy!

Welcome, fellow Hoosier. So much to see and discover and do on here. And so many kind and caring stitchers!

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I look forward to many hours of learning and admiring. I'm already researching a new sewing machine to upgrade from my old Meijer $99.00 special.

Hi Cindy, and welcome! I bet you'll love it here. :o

Welcome from central Texas! The very talented quilt artists here are always willing to share hints & tips with us newcomers to the world of quilting.

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome from Vermont!! The nice thing about QB is we have all levels of quilters here.

Welcome Cindy! Yes, this is a great place for inspiration. BUT, take it from experience (I started a quilt 40+ years ago and it is still unfinished - because it was too complicated for a beginner) - start out small and with an easy pattern until you can master the skills needed. You don't have to be perfect, but it needs to be accurately cut and sewn.

Welcome from ‘sunny’ Arizona. Best of luck with your quilting efforts and we look forward to your questions and pictures of your quilting journey!

Welcome from OR. Great place to be

Hi Cindy welcome from NE Ohio.

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I'm still arranging and organizing my new studio. I promise to post pictures because it will probably be the only time everything is so neat and tidy........

I haven't been able to work on it for a week or so - life gets in the way sometimes, but this weekend I should be able to get in a few productive hours.