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Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and the praise and encouragement on my first block. The quilting bug bit me about a month and a half ago when I started reading the Elm Creek Quilters series. However I am no good at hand sewing and didn't have a sewing machine yet. So I added a sewing machine to my wedding registry (justifying it by saying I'll sew clothes for our 5 year old, curtains, etc) and hoped. I received the sewing machine for my wedding and sat down in front of it last night to set it up. This was the first time I had been in front of a sewing machine in 7 years. I made myself a shirt when I was 18 and hadn't tried since. I found the process of cutting the fabric relaxing. I've always loved our local Joanns store, looking at all the different fabrics. And so I have started. My dh is very worried already but we have an agreement that we will be fair about our habits, his woodworking and my quilting. And so another quilter is born...
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Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!
Congratulations on your marriage!! I hope it is a long and happy one!!! Glad to have you on board.. |
I'm so excited you got a sewing machine. It will be the best gift ever. We're happy you joined in the fun.
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Welcome from Kansas
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Welcome aboard!!
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Welcome from Tennessee. let the fun begin, quilting is such a good hobby.
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Hi, and welcome from Arkansas!
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Welcome from Eastern Oregon! That is an awesome wedding gift. I hope you will treasure it for many years to come!
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:) Hello and welcome, from Perth, Western Australia. Look forward to seeing your work.
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Originally Posted by quiltingmama
Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and the praise and encouragement on my first block. The quilting bug bit me about a month and a half ago when I started reading the Elm Creek Quilters series. However I am no good at hand sewing and didn't have a sewing machine yet. So I added a sewing machine to my wedding registry (justifying it by saying I'll sew clothes for our 5 year old, curtains, etc) and hoped. I received the sewing machine for my wedding and sat down in front of it last night to set it up. This was the first time I had been in front of a sewing machine in 7 years. I made myself a shirt when I was 18 and hadn't tried since. I found the process of cutting the fabric relaxing. I've always loved our local Joanns store, looking at all the different fabrics. And so I have started. My dh is very worried already but we have an agreement that we will be fair about our habits, his woodworking and my quilting. And so another quilter is born...
My 13 year old grandson wants me to teach him to sew! I told him I would. Jan on 446 >^;;^< |
Welcome!! What a wonderful way to get started on a new project.
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A warm hello from Long Island, NY. Your wedding photo avatar is beautiful!
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Welcome from So. Calif.
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Welcome from Oklahoma. Congratulations on your marriage. I wish you many happy years together.
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Welcome from North Central PA! Congrats on your recent wedding. So glad you got the sewing machine you wanted. I had to smile about the Elm Creek Quilters....I took a quilting class in 2000, but then went back to college....fast forward to Dec 2008, graduation with my Masters. Finally had time to pick up a book other than a textbook, and it was...one of the Elm Creek Quilters books....that sparked the flame and now I am hooked!
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Congrats on your first block! It does feel good!
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Congratulations! I wish you and your husband alot of love and happiness together. I hope he is everything you want him to be and more and you for him! You are a very smart person to ask for what you really want for your wedding gift! That's pretty good! Its like getting the big diamond now instead of waiting for it and getting it years later ! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Welcome to the board - can't wait to see your beautiful work with your new machine! |
A warm welcome from Washington state! Congrats on your marriage, and many blessings to you. Have fun with your new machine! :)
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Combining your hobbies will be fun too. He might make you something like a quilt rack and you could make him a quilt to go on it.
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Welcome from hot Georgia, wishing you many happy years.Glad you found this wonderful site. Here you will find a wealth of information from some of the most beautiful souls. :)
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Welcome to the Quilting Board from Hawaii!!! Wishing you many years of happy marriage, quilting and woodworking. :)
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Welcome from Illinois and congratulations on the wedding! My husband and I will celebrate 32 years in August!! I am also a fan of the Elm Creek quilters.
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A warm welcome from Ontario. You'll love this board, all the fresh ideas, along with all the help, support and encouragement it offers. Congratulations on your marriage.
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Woodworking? You will need a stand for your rulers which is no more than a 2 X 4 with notches the width of a saw blade cut in it. $24.99 at Joanns. Make him a part of your hobby!
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Woodworking? You will need a stand for your rulers which is no more than a 2 X 4 with notches the width of a saw blade cut in it. $24.99 at Joanns. Make him a part of your hobby!
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I LOVE those books! Great reading and some good quilt stories interwoven makes for a lovely afternoon reading.... Glad you've joined us----feel free to ask questions or share what you're working on!
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Congratulations from another Iowan. Who would have thought about a sewing machine in a wedding gift registry! Happy reading and sewing. Gonna love, I sure do.
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Welcome from Central Florida and congratulations on your recent wedding! Best wishes in all your endeavors!
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Originally Posted by quiltingmama
Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and the praise and encouragement on my first block. The quilting bug bit me about a month and a half ago when I started reading the Elm Creek Quilters series. However I am no good at hand sewing and didn't have a sewing machine yet. So I added a sewing machine to my wedding registry (justifying it by saying I'll sew clothes for our 5 year old, curtains, etc) and hoped. I received the sewing machine for my wedding and sat down in front of it last night to set it up. This was the first time I had been in front of a sewing machine in 7 years. I made myself a shirt when I was 18 and hadn't tried since. I found the process of cutting the fabric relaxing. I've always loved our local Joanns store, looking at all the different fabrics. And so I have started. My dh is very worried already but we have an agreement that we will be fair about our habits, his woodworking and my quilting. And so another quilter is born...
Welcome from St. Paul, Minnesota, neighbor!!!! Happy Quilting! Edie |
Welcome from Connecticut! Whatever you do, make sure you have a place or storage containers for the fabric you will be accumulating! We quilters are MAJOR fabric junkies!
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My husband does woodworking, too, and I think you'll find that sewing is WAY less expensive when you figure the band saw, the table saw, the table saw, the drill press, the bench sander, the disc sander.... you get the idea! And that's not even wood yet! Happy quilting and congratulations!
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Originally Posted by quiltmom04
My husband does woodworking, too, and I think you'll find that sewing is WAY less expensive when you figure the band saw, the table saw, the table saw, the drill press, the bench sander, the disc sander.... you get the idea! And that's not even wood yet! Happy quilting and congratulations!
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Welcome from Oregon! Sewing and quilting are so rewarding, and we're glad you've discovered it again!
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Originally Posted by quiltingmama
Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and the praise and encouragement on my first block. The quilting bug bit me about a month and a half ago when I started reading the Elm Creek Quilters series. However I am no good at hand sewing and didn't have a sewing machine yet. So I added a sewing machine to my wedding registry (justifying it by saying I'll sew clothes for our 5 year old, curtains, etc) and hoped. I received the sewing machine for my wedding and sat down in front of it last night to set it up. This was the first time I had been in front of a sewing machine in 7 years. I made myself a shirt when I was 18 and hadn't tried since. I found the process of cutting the fabric relaxing. I've always loved our local Joanns store, looking at all the different fabrics. And so I have started. My dh is very worried already but we have an agreement that we will be fair about our habits, his woodworking and my quilting. And so another quilter is born...
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Welcome to the QB and congratulations on
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Hi and welcome from NE Ohio.
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Hi and welcome from central Minnesota
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Good for you! Wish you many years of wedded bliss - and quilting happiness!
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First, I love the Elm Creek Quilters series. Can hardly wait for the next one to come out!!! Welcome to the board from Willamette Valley, Oregon. You will be inspired and will learn so much from this wonderful, talented and caring group of quilters!
Originally Posted by quiltingmama
Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and the praise and encouragement on my first block. The quilting bug bit me about a month and a half ago when I started reading the Elm Creek Quilters series. However I am no good at hand sewing and didn't have a sewing machine yet. So I added a sewing machine to my wedding registry (justifying it by saying I'll sew clothes for our 5 year old, curtains, etc) and hoped. I received the sewing machine for my wedding and sat down in front of it last night to set it up. This was the first time I had been in front of a sewing machine in 7 years. I made myself a shirt when I was 18 and hadn't tried since. I found the process of cutting the fabric relaxing. I've always loved our local Joanns store, looking at all the different fabrics. And so I have started. My dh is very worried already but we have an agreement that we will be fair about our habits, his woodworking and my quilting. And so another quilter is born...
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Best wishes on your marriage! I hope you and your husband will have many long, wonderful years together.
Welcome to quilting, too! I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations! |
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