What a great idea! I haven't read the whole thread, but I am a newbie and would love a mummy or daddy!
I took sewing classes in Highschool and a quilting class in university, but didn't finish my first quilt until 8 years after I started.
I got a new Janome QC for Christmas and haven't tried it yet because I am a bit intimidated and don't know what all the parts are, despite reading the manual... :oops:
I also love handquilting, which is what I did with my first quilt.
I am not that interested in applique yet or even wallhangings, I like big quilts, scrap quilts, bargellos, jello roll quilts, and so on.
I'd like to learn how to attach borders, match up points perfectly and miter, especially.