tarib

Hi all. I've been quilting only for 2 years. I feel so domestic. I always wanted to learn to quilt. Finally I got a sewing machine (as I said 2 yrs ago). A friend took me under her wing and helped me make my first wall hanging. It may not be perfect, but I do have it hanging up by my desk at work. I look at the pictures everyone posts and I think, if only I could do that. I am still very much a novice, but I keep buying material and collecting patterns, and I do make something every now and then. Mostly I have done wall hangings, but did do a small quilt, probably big enough for a childs bed, or maybe a single bed. ( for a someday grand child?)

I've been married for 32 years, have 2 sons, 25 & 29. My oldest son is getting married next year to a great girl, and my younger son has been living and working in Florida for the last 2 years but is moving home soon. They keep coming back don't they. 2 dogs (springer/brittany mixes) and 1 cat. I hope that over the next few years I can get better at making quilts and if I ever get to retire, maybe I will have more time and can get serious.

So I will keep watching for everyone's beautiful quilt pictures, and maybe one day I will post one of mine. :P

tlrnhi

Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam!
Don't cut yourself short about not being able to make what you see posted here. Just ask Bevanger, she'll tell you...she's doing great!
Just jump in here and have a good time with the rest of us!

judy_68

Hello,
You will love it here. I have learned so much.
Judy in Ohio

mgshaw

Welcome from Oklahoma!!

Quilting Aggi

a warm welcome from Newfoundland, Canada!!!

You will never meet such a sweeter group as here in this forum! Welcome aboard!

Up North

Welcome from Northern Michigan. This is a great place to get inspired to try something different!!

tarib

Thanks everyone, I feel very welcome. I have already made contact with one wonderful person on this site. She has been very helpful and has shared much with me already. Thanks to Karla. :lol:

tlrnhi

Now, you have to show some pictures!
Yes, Karla IS a great help! She's a wonderful person!
You have to check out her website. It's awesome!
Now, if I can just figure out a way to get my van across that "big pond" so I can get Rosie...........

tarib

I have checked out Karla's site. She looks to have a beautiful farm and I love all of her quilts. She actually lives maybe 4? hrs. from where we live. We just may show up on her door step some time.

Tari :wink:

tlrnhi

I wished I lived that close to her. I'd be there EVERYDAY just lovin' on Rosie! I have this HUGE pond I need to get across, then 3/4 of the US to travel across too. I don't think pontoons on my van would do the job for sailing. But hopefully in a year and 1/2, I"ll be back in the US and then WATCH OUT EVERYONE!! lol I know the time will go by quickly. I've been here for 7 months already and it seems like yesterday was when I got here.