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runningwithlola 04-23-2008 08:46 AM

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!

Minda 04-23-2008 09:13 AM

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

QuiltingTurtle 04-23-2008 09:26 AM

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


Izy 04-23-2008 10:06 AM

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

tlrnhi 04-23-2008 04:48 PM

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

amma 04-23-2008 07:49 PM

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

runningwithlola 04-26-2008 08:31 PM

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.

blahel 04-27-2008 09:18 PM

You have no fear starting with a king size quilt and i envy you!! By the time you finish you will be an expert quilter!

ania755 05-08-2008 06:19 AM

:D Welcome aboard
We can help you, if you let us....Just ask...

Moonpi 05-08-2008 06:50 AM

Hi, Rhiannon, glad you could join us.


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