I've been reading everyones post and enjoying the great tips and ideas that all of you post. It has all helped. I have been quilting around 15 years. The first quilt I made was ALL done by hand - it was a double size quilt for my sons high school graduation. After that I machine pieced my quilts but I still hand quilt the tops. The largest quilt I worked on was a queen sized quilt for my sister to acknowledge her graduation from nursing school. I am from Georgia. I live in the country with my husband. We have 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 1 cat, 1 dog, 2 goats, and a rooster and 2 hens. I thought it was time I came out of hiding and let you know I was learning from all of you and to say "Thank you" for all your help. Kay