Hello! Newbie from Oklahoma. I was looking for information on by new-to-me sewing machine I ordered and among the random searches I did, I googled "Quilting Message Board."

I am unspeakably delighted at the result.

While browsing the boards, I saw so many lovely quilts. Such dedication! This is where I ought to be!

So I signed up and here I am.

What can I say about me? I've been quilting for about 3 years now. I did a little sewing here and there before, but I think I always knew I was destined to become a quilter from the first time I sat down in front of a Bernina in Home Economics. I've made 4 baby quilts, 3 queen size quilts and 15 or so quilted table runners (I decided to make them for EVERYONE a few years ago for Christmas--that wasn't crazy at all!)

And I hate fleece. Hate it. It's taking up more and more space at the fabric store. My lovely quilting fabrics take up less and less as a result. If people want to do simple little cut and knot blankets, that's...their business. But it is a quick craft. Quilting is an art and it should not be minimized to make way for a quick craft. Can you tell I'm a little unhappy about the lack of variety of suitable quilting fabric? I knew you'd understand!

Anyhoo, I have 1 husband, 2 kitties, and I'm currently working on a Jane Austen-style quilt. With my own spin on it, of course. Looking forward to spending way too much time on here!

Rebecca

Welcome from So. California!

Hello and welcome from Indiana!

Welcome, waving from central Indiana, USA

Welcome from Texas.

ONE husband huh.... :shock: were you wanting more than one? lol.. JK..



Welcome to the QB... Glad you found us...

Welcome from Indiana, I hate fleece also!

Hello

glad to have you aboard, payson,az

Hi and welcome from Northern California!

Hello and welcome from Japan!!!

Howdyeee Neighbor, as you can see I'm from Moore, Oklahoma glad you joined us, however I'm fairly new, just started this journey in Feb....

I have 1 huband too (look we already have something in common) LOL , I have 3 dogs, 2 jack dempsey, and two birds. What can I say I love animals. Can't wait to see your work...

Welcome to the message board.

welcome from Ohio.

Welcome from Nebraska!

Hi and welcome from Ft. Myers, FL...ONE husband is more than enough LOL

Welcome from SC. Can't wait to see some of your work.

Hi Neighbor. I live in Blanchard, (1 husband and 1 dog). Don't care for fleece -it's not really fabric- either.

Welcome from New York state and I love fleece for applique. It is so easy to use for animals. My avatar bears are done in fleece.

fleece is necessary to make quick clothes to quilt in--but just how many colours do we need --more quilt fabric gets my vote
welcome from aussie

Welcome and fleece makes wonderful backs for quilts, just have to pay attention to the stretch.

Hi Rebecca,
Welcome to the board from Michigan! I love your enthusiasm!
DeeDee

Hi from Ohio! Our Joann's has too much flannel, I think.

Hello Rebecca from New York!!

Welcome from Pennsylvania.

Welcome to the board. Fleece is a pain to see in every corner of the store. Love my LQSs. You need to come down to Texas during Sept. for Quilt Across Texas. So many shops-so little time.

I need to know what does a Jane Austen quilt look like?

Welcome from South Louisiana.

Welcome from Michigan

Hi, Rebecca! Welcome from Texarkana, TX! Glad to see you here. Now show us some pictures of your creations! We LOVE pictures...LOL

Welcome from Indiana. I don't like fleece either. It is a pain to deal with in the store too.

Welcome from Alabama.. This site is addictive. You will make great friends here, enjoy.

Welcome! Here's a link for the Jane Austen Quilt for anyone that is interested:
http://www.jasa.net.au/quilt.htm

Welcome from Pennsylvania - you are going to L-O-V-E it here!!! Please, what is a Jane Austin quilt - a picture would really be nice. I, too, have one husband and have had him for close to 54 years. Not to mention doggies and fancy guppies (neat combo - huh?)

Just looked at the link supplied by candledish (ty) ........ that's lovely!

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Michigan.:)

Hello and Welcome from another Michigander....

welcome from MI

welcome. can't wait to see your latest quilt. have a wonderful day!! :D

Welcome and waving from Arkansas! We're happy to have you join in the fun.

Hi & Welcome from Macon Georgia