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08-01-2011, 05:26 AM

Gramma Corinne

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hi, i'm gramma corinne. there was already a corinne, so i had to make a change. one of my grand-daughters asked me if i would make her a quilt about 10 months ago, naturally i said yes. due to illnss it has been poseponed. i'm ready to tackle it now, i think. but first i need to make her a baby boy one for matthew , who is due november 28. i have done almost every craft i've ever seen, at least once. i started sewing on my grammas' treadle machine at 3 or 4 hemming sugar sacks to make work-handkerchiefs for my granpa, and i've been sewing ever since. i love sewing, BUT, i have never made a quilt. any suggestions will be appreciated. this is great-grand #8, #9 due dec.5th. thank you for tolerating my long-windiness. i can't wait to get started.
corinne

08-01-2011, 05:30 AM

HummerGardenCrafts

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Welcome to the group from West Virginia.

08-01-2011, 05:30 AM

saf

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Hello and welcome from the UK. I came late to quilting too...aged 63. Also remember sewing with my grandma. There is lots of friendly help and support here for us newbies and I'm sure that you will get pleny of suggestions for patterns. How lovely to have grandchildren to sew for.

08-01-2011, 05:33 AM

Enchanted Quilter

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Howdy, Welcome from Porter Ok. Glad you could join us. No such thing as to old or to young on this board. Go for it your kids will love & cherish it because it came form you with Love.

08-01-2011, 05:33 AM

erstan947

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Welcome from Louisiana! It sound like you will fit right in:)
Click on this link....http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....=true&s=5&s=10

I did a search on this board. Lots of information and ideas.
My suggestions for a first quilt is a 9 patch, rail fence, 4 patch. (there are many others that will work). Enjoy the process:)

08-01-2011, 05:35 AM

ontheriver

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Welcome from Alabama. You will find lots of great ideas and tips here.

08-01-2011, 05:36 AM

Gramma Corinne

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thank you my hubby is from w.v. he grew up in cabin creek.

08-01-2011, 05:37 AM

auntpiggylpn

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Welcome from Indiana! This board will help you along your way! Don't be afraid to ask questions or just vent, someone is always here to listen and help!!!!

08-01-2011, 05:42 AM

jean1941

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Hello frpm Texas

08-01-2011, 05:44 AM

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Gramma Corinne

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thanks for the help. for some reason this project has me a bit nervous. usually the first project i select is an advanced one, guess i have to show myself that i have THE touch. and i cant even find the nerve to select the fabric!!!!! ty again