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Hi Lisa, and thanks for the welcome. I'll post some pictures one of these days. There are only a handful of them, and I don't have pictures of all of them (yet). Looking forward to chatting with all of you.

Scott

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A dull moment? Never. You ought to see what this boy can do when he trails off with a mouthful of pre-wound bobbins. Anyone need wigs for their dolls? LOL!

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Hi!

I have gone through 4 embroidery machines in 18 months. First, a Singer Sewing/Embroidery. What can I say other than you get what you pay for. I literally threw this one out of a second story window.

Number 2 is the Janome 300E. Embroidery only. Stitches beautifully, when it works. It is plagued with bobbin issues.

Number 3 is the Brother 4000D. An awesome machine. I have put 6 million stitches on it in just one year. The D stands for Disney. It is preloaded with Disney designs and will read the Brother Disney Cards.

The newest addition is the Brother PR-600. A 6 needle machine that is basically an entry commercial machine. Again, an awesome machine. I've had it since mid October and have 3 million stitches on it.

As far as projects go, the most unique and true "works of art" are the Christmas stockings that I did last year. I have pictures of a few and will post them. I've done 3 baby quilts (teddy bears, sea creatures, and noah's ark). Aside from that, sweatshirts, t-shirts, tea towels out the ying yang and so on.

Now, aren't you glad you asked? LOL!

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Hi Wendy!

Thanks for the warm welcome. As I look at your picture I think to myself, I need to go out on a limb and piece something with more diamonds. I'm a bigger chicken that the one pictured with Bombay.

I hadn't quilted for a very long time. I started with hand quilting, then at a young age developed arthritis. And we all know that we have so much time to tackle the quilting by ourselves. At that time I wasn't impressed with machine quilting, and I really was of the opinion that it was cheating the art.

A really neat older woman at one of our local fabric shops convinced me differenty, and after spending some $ on better machines, I'm ok with it now. Good thing.... let the quilting begin.

Now where do I find this guild card"? What a hoot.

Scott

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Hi Shadow.....

Oh my gosh. This message board is going to spell trouble. It is way too much fun. How do you all balance reading these threads and putting thread through your projects?

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Hi Dawn,

You are too kind. Honestly, I'm sure I need all of you more. If anything I have blessed with an eye for color. More times than not that is what people respond with when they see my things.

My piecing and quilting are evolving, but we all know that practice makes perfect (and grey hair, and love handles too).

Can't wait to get to know you all and see your work too.

Scott

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Hi Minda,

I'm in PA too. Near Harrisburg, Where are you?

Scott

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Miranda,

I have to ask.... are you a cake decorator? Butter Cream is my fav.

Scott

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Hi!

Glad to be here. Fun and whacky huh? Can't wait!


Scott

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Hi Henry!

I ready your introduction and we both have ties to our grandmothers with quilts. It is a unique thing to have in common with your grandmother. Although mine turned me into a pretty good cook too.

Let's see some pics!

Scott