Hello and Welcome from the SouthWest, New Mexico to be exact. Your country is beautiful. I have been there a couple of times on my way to Sweden. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities. You will enjoy this site. All the best with your handquilting. I admire anyone who does that. I don't have the patience for it, although I have promised myself to handpiece at least one quilt (a small one)! Have not yet promised myself to handquilt it as well.