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08-04-2012, 03:48 AM

AnnieWell

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Hello from Thurmont, MD!

My name is Annie, and I've been quilting for 12 years. I started quilting to get me through quitting smoking. Each pack of cigarettes was costing me a fat quarter. Each time I had a craving and didn't smoke I bought a fat quarter! It worked! I have beautiful quilts and I don't smoke! I'm 50 years old (right now--but I think I won't change that. Ever.) About 2 years ago I moved my sewing room from my basement to a bedroom vacated by my son for a bigger room. It has two windows, from which I watch the birds at the feeders as I sew. Life.Is.Grand. I learned to quilt from my mother-in-law, who is one of my best friends, and now I'm taking the same walk with my niece. My favorite part of the process is the machine quilting--I have a Bernina Virtuosa 155, and I love it. My dream is to purchase a long arm quilter and do that for a living. It'll be a while yet. Hello to everyone!

08-04-2012, 04:03 AM

Lori B.

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Welcome from Michigan!

08-04-2012, 04:14 AM

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I Annie. From Rocky Ridge. Sooo far away!lol

08-04-2012, 04:53 AM

Happy Linda

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Welcome from the Northwest, WA. state.

08-04-2012, 05:06 AM

Tartan

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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. Congratulations on quitting smoking! Buying a fat quarter instead of a pack of cigarettes was the best reward system EVER.

08-04-2012, 05:14 AM

marymm

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What a great way to get into quilting! Welcome from Texas. You'll find this is a great place for inspiration.

08-04-2012, 05:20 AM

Thumbelina

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Welcome from NE Ohio.

08-04-2012, 07:55 AM

Janet L52

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Hello Annie, welcome from northern California! You will enjoy it here!

08-04-2012, 06:52 PM

Lakeview Quilting

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Hello Annie, welcome from Oklahoma!!!

08-04-2012, 07:15 PM

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kay carlson

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Hello, Annie. Welcome from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I did a double with your town/state. My younger son was stationed in the area when he was in the Marine Corps...Quilt On!!