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greenfairy ... Hi from Oregon! ALthough I have family and friends here, none of them quilt!! I was really happy to find this forum as well. I have already learned a LOT in a few short days. It's a great place to be.
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HI and welcome from Boston, Massachusettes. I am by no means a "professional" I love quilting and all the folks on this list are awesome. If you have AIM please feel free to add me as a buddy my AIM id is chintzhunter.
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I quilt alone too. All my neighbors and friends are so much younger than me and have no time or interest for quilting. Friends here are great and so helpful. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Where are you from? Utah here!
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Hi CajunQuilter2, I to am from Louisiana, near Hammond. I quilt alone too.
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Hello. I was considered to on the young side in the last group that I was with. But I do not feel young sometimes. (55).
You are not alone when you are here. Even though we live around the entire planet, we are close. When you go into the chat room you feel like you are really talking to other people. |
Originally Posted by greenfairy
I found this site wanting to get to know other quilters, even though some people may consider me a professional, I don't feel I am and I would love to learn more from all of you. I sit at home and watch the kids and try to run a business at night. I truly am looking to expand my knowledge of the quilting world and would love any help I can get. This is as close as I get when it comes to quilting-talk because my kids just don't get it and I don't have anyone else that I can quilt with because I seem to be on the young end and no one takes me seriously. I moved away from my Mom and my whole family and it gets slightly lonely sometimes, so I hope I can be welcome here on this message board.
Welcome from Argentina. Yes Argentina!! I am a New York girl (probably old enough to be your mother http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/s...ashamed005.gif) retired here with my DH. And you think you have no one to quilt with or talk quilting to. I am glad I found this forum. There are quilters from all over the world, with different levels of expertise. I am a new quilter, only been quilting a couple of years. The forum is great and I have met some really wonderful people here. There is even a quilting chat room if you want to talk live with some of the members. Again, WELCOME, http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy020.gifand don't be shy, none of us are. |
You found the right place for question and answers and give your points on quilting this is a great site.
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Judi, you are really in the right place, here on this forum. The folks on here are just wonderful.
I learned a ton when I first started just by taking a few days to read through old posts. There is soooo much info shared on this site. And, everyone seems to be welcome here! |
If your avitar is typical of your work we could learn from you. It's nice to have a place to bounce questions or show off your work. Welcome!!
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I hardly quilt alone. There are about 10 of us that sew together at the local Moose lodge each Monday from 9:30 to around 3:30 PM. You should go to your local quilt guild and invite someone to sew with you.
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Hey Maw, I'm from Loreauville, a village in Iberia Parish. Nice to meet cha.
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Welcome from western NY state. Lucky you to have found this newsletter. I am an older quilter and am amazed how much I learn from young quilters. Sometimes we 'oldsters' get in a rut and need a youthful push. I know that you will enjoy this site as much as I do. I look forward to each and every newsletter. Lots of info and funny comments.
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Welcome! I am no expert and certainly learn a lot from this site. The friendliest! Nobocy is "uppity" as in some guilds. It's great for inspiration and encouragement.
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Hi and welcome from W. Tenn! You can't be alone...you found us! From the looks of your avatar, I'm soooo glad you are here..now what do we want to learn from you??? Looks like you have lots to share...can we start with pics of some of your quilts? We love to look at pics!!! We're really glad to meet you!
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I thought I had already welcomed you but I don't see my post. So.... Welcome to the board from Southern California
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Originally Posted by trolley station
Welcome from western NY state. Lucky you to have found this newsletter. I am an older quilter and am amazed how much I learn from young quilters. Sometimes we 'oldsters' get in a rut and need a youthful push. I know that you will enjoy this site as much as I do. I look forward to each and every newsletter. Lots of info and funny comments.
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Welcome from N. California. This is a great place for learning and sharing and making friends. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Looking at your avatar makes me think you will be a help to all of us... please post some pictures of your quilts... especially the one in your avatar. It looks spectacular!
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Welcome Greenfairy from Newfoundland, Canada.
There are many levels of quilters here from all walks of life, but we all have one very big thing in common... no matter the experience level we are all ADDICTED to fabrics, patterns, quilts and anything sewing!!! We love to see what everyone is working on and we are always there to encourage and support one another in all we do! Quiltingly Yours Andrea |
I mostly quilt alone also. Much easier than packing everything up and going somewhere to unpack, sew awhile and pack everything back up and come home.
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Gayle, I see you are in Camarillo, CA. I'm from Ojai.
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Originally Posted by guehlein
I mostly quilt alone also. Much easier than packing everything up and going somewhere to unpack, sew awhile and pack everything back up and come home.
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Hi green fairy.
All my brothers and sisters and other relatives live far away, too. I just missed a 50th wedding anniversary weekend because of that. But I made a cute baby cuddle quilt yesterday...inspired by someone on this board who found the kits at Joann's and posted a picture!!!! |
You are right - it is fun to piggy back and also get ideas on colors etc from others - the inspiration is something else - it just takes so much energy to go somewhere to sew it seems I spend so much time packing and unpacking.
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Oh, but, if you start early and sew late it is soooooo worth it. We start about 9:00 AM and continue until 3:30 or 4:00 PM. You can't believe how much sewing you get done. Besides you are never lonely there.
My suggestion is if you are lonely, find someone to sew with. One other person is so enjoyable. They are out there. RAK |
I'm noticing a lot of our quilter friends who haven't posted for a while responded to this one. What a wonderful thread that would inspire that. Thanks.
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How wonderful you found us :)!! I am not much of a quilter...but I try...and I am learning sooo much from this site.
Look forward to getting to know you better. Margie |
GailG... Who is the little angel in your avatar??
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I don't quilt alone!!!
I have all the wonderful people on this board!!! Kirsten |
Originally Posted by gramadona
GailG... Who is the little angel in your avatar??
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I'm new too, but already have had my inspiration topped up...a million ideas...and queries answered. What a great place this is, such a lot of kindness, talent and artistry. Have you noticed how humble quilters are about their beautiful creations?...In no other creative endeavour will you find such modesty.
I thought I quilted alone....but now I don't, thanks to this group. I live in Australia, so hello from the land of Aus. |
Hello and Welcome Earthwalker - this is definitely such a fun group and there is just so much talent it is amazing. Love to see the quilts everyone makes - wish I had more time - I will just never be able to make all the quilts I have on my list and that list grows every day.
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Welcome Earthwalker from California. This board is full of great quilters who are friendly and willing to share tips and info. I'm a new quilter and have learned lots from them. Happy quilting.
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Originally Posted by gramadona
Welcome Earthwalker from California. This board is full of great quilters who are friendly and willing to share tips and info. I'm a new quilter and have learned lots from them. Happy quilting.
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Never heard of it either and I was born and raised in Southern California.
Gloria who currently lives in Utah |
Originally Posted by Mplsgirl
Originally Posted by gramadona
Welcome Earthwalker from California. This board is full of great quilters who are friendly and willing to share tips and info. I'm a new quilter and have learned lots from them. Happy quilting.
When I bought my house in 1977 Suisun had a population of 7,000 and now it has grown to a whopping 25,000! At one time it was heavily populated with Native Americans, Patwins and other tribes, and a friend who grew up here says that, as kids, they used to find arrowheads and pottery and baskets in and near the many creeks that criss-cross the area. |
Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by gramadona
GailG... Who is the little angel in your avatar??
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Originally Posted by gramadona
Originally Posted by Mplsgirl
Originally Posted by gramadona
Welcome Earthwalker from California. This board is full of great quilters who are friendly and willing to share tips and info. I'm a new quilter and have learned lots from them. Happy quilting.
When I bought my house in 1977 Suisun had a population of 7,000 and now it has grown to a whopping 25,000! At one time it was heavily populated with Native Americans, Patwins and other tribes, and a friend who grew up here says that, as kids, they used to find arrowheads and pottery and baskets in and near the many creeks that criss-cross the area. |
Originally Posted by amma
I think you will find a wide variety of quilters here...from newbies to experienced professionals. We are like an extended quilting family, helpful, supportive and sharing. Something new to learn here every day. Quite a few of us have no one close who is into quilting, understands our passion, so we congregate here. We talk quilting, kids, life, joke, laugh, kinda like what you would do in an old fashioned quilting bee :D :D :D
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i wish I lived near you-I would love a quilting buddy with your talent
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Welcome from a Montana gal. This group is more than terrific. I love learning and seeing all the beautiful quilts that are made. Fun fun fun!
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