Hi. I am a long time lurker -- read the newsletter for about 4 years before joining this winter. The members on this board are awesome. I am extremely shy so I haven’t posted but one time. I’ve been quilting for 4 years now and absolutely love it. I am married, have 6 kids (4 mine, 2 hubbys) and 3 grandkids, 5 fur babies (1 dog, 4 cats). Live in northwest suburbs of Chicago. Currently working full time, but hope to retire in 4 years so I can quilt whenever I want.