Hi Tonsau7 sometimes I just need a fabric fix so try to go and visit a few close quilt shopes and chat with everyone while feeling the fabric. Creative juices will start to flow and you will come out smiling and ready for a new project by the end of the day and not have spent a cent.

there sure is alot of people from differant places in Michigan on here thats pretty cool.

Welcome! Sounds like you are on your way!

Welcome Tonsau7. If your looking for quality fabric at great prices Thousand Bolts is having a great sale right now, although seems to me if your brother wants to get you hooked again he could send you some. Your so lucky to have a relative to encourage you. We'll be waiting for the posting of your next project.

Welcome Tonsau7. It's great to have you here on the board. Sometimes all it takes is a nudge to get started in the direction of your sewing machine, so grab a couple of fat quarters, and consider yourself nudged!! :lol:

Have fun!!

Welcome Tonsau7,

Just to break the ice, your brother has posted pictures of your lovely treadle machine over on the vintage machine thread....would you mind telling us about this machine...do you use her for your sewing or do you have another machine that you prefer to use?

This is such a great place to spend some time every day...the people here are wonderful....

Again, we are so glad that you have joined us.

Hi Tonsau7. I also live in NWA -- lots of guilds and friendly people in this area. Go to the local quilt shop and ask--they're more than happy to get you connected to other sewers/quilters. Also this group is great to give links to free patterns as well as encouragement and ((hugs))!! Welcome aboard.

oh joy.. another sister combo.. My sister and I are both on here and just love this place. I'm not sure what we love more.. the sewing inspiration or reading the posts or getting to know the people.. It's a wonderful place.. So welcome aboard!

read some quilting magazines and drool and get inspired

Go girl. I find looking through quilting magazines gets me going. Then I want to make everything in them.