Hi Gena: Welcome from a fellow Oregonian. I used to live in Eugene. You are going to love the board. There are so many people here that are willing to help and even tho you are new to quilting, you'd be surprized at how much YOU CAN TEACH all of us if it's nothing more than asking the questions we've wondered about but HAVE NOT asked. You will always get answers to the questions you ask and usually those answers come within minutes of your posting. Use all of us for info, encouragement, support and teach us lots, too. Enjoy your new passion and Welcome!