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04-23-2008, 08:46 AM

runningwithlola

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Hi, I'm Rhiannon, 29, I live in the Chicago suburbs. I am a total newbie to quilting. Went to the big quilt show with my parents last year and was totally intrigued. i haven't made anything but a little tooth fairy pillow for my son, so I could practice piecing.

For my next project I wanted to do something a little bigger, aw heck, a lot bigger - I'm attempting a quilt for our king sized bed! ha! I made ONE block last night and thought, "this is going to take me a YEAR!" lol.

Anyway, I will surely have lots of questions, so I'm glad to be here!

04-23-2008, 09:13 AM

Minda

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Welcome, Rhiannon. Glad you decided to join us. This is a great place to get to know other quilters and exchange ideas.

04-23-2008, 09:26 AM

QuiltingTurtle

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Hi there. I know you will love it here. One block at a time.....lol

04-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Izy

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Hey theres no rush with your first project - I did the same, chose a kingsize quilt as my first attempt.....18 months later nearly, am still on with the machine quilting....but have enjoyed every minute of it. I have done several small projects inbetween too lol!!

Welcome to the board, you will received lots of encouragement and help here!! :D :D

04-23-2008, 04:48 PM

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Welcome and Hafa Adai from Guam!
Tons of inspiration here and you will enjoy yourself, I'm sure!

04-23-2008, 07:49 PM

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Welcome! Feel free to ask questions, share your quilt as it progresses :D check out our lessons, lots to look at here! :D :D :D

04-26-2008, 08:31 PM

runningwithlola

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Thanks, everyone! This seems like a really nice board.

Izy, my mom thought I should hand quilt it. I said no way. I have two small boys and I know if I hand quilt it I will NEVER finish it. lol. Besides, my machine sewing is much straighter, nicer than my hand stitching.