I have had many hobbies during my life including knitting, embroidery, and various other crafts, but never sewing! However, I recently inherited 28 handstiched pinwheel squares sewn by my great great grandmother. This inspired me to research quilting and purchase a sewing machine. I have read tons of posts here and many other sites and even dream about ways to create a quilt, but I'm quite nervous about actually beginning a quilt. I'm pretty sure that I will make a "practice" quilt before I attempt to do anything with the treasured squares. I'm enjoying reading all of your posts and seeing what you create. Thanks for such an informative board! :)

Hiya Drea, welcome to the club, cos that is how I feel quilters are, in one big club as everyone is just so helpful, generous with help and oh so kind. There is a heap of free information on the web, including this forum so don't rush into buying books, yet.

My favourite starting point for info was here: http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net/QuiltingLessons.htm and this was my very first quilt: http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/34...200x200Q85.jpg but I cheated, well sort of, I bought a kit cos I wasn't really happy with my cutting, in fact it frightened me at first. I was so chuffed with that quilt I was hooked for life.

Enjoy your new hobby as it is so much fun.

Welcome from Iowa. You will love it here.

Welcome from Wisconsin. This is a great place for making friends and getting assistance with any issue you have about quilting. So many people are willing to help. Glad you are here.

Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Hello and welcome to the board!

Hi from Jasper, TN and welcome!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Welcome from NY...and 20 inches ontop of 19 inches of snow....so I sewed all day