Hi, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Launie and I just turned the big 40. I have been married to my best friend, Terry for about six years and we have been together for about ten. We have six kids altogether. We live in timberland territory in Oregon, near the Columbia River. I am a full time caregiver to my paralyzed husband. He was paralyzed the summer of 05 during a "stay" at the hospital. It has been quiet tramatic, but in all things comes blessings. He is still alive and has his wits about him. I get to stay home with him and the kids and quilt! I also love to garden during the brief summer months. I have been quilting off and on for about 24 years, mostly making simple quilts. I have discovered paper piecing recently and love it. I also discovered during my husband's long stay at the hospital I love to hand quilt...hate to sew binding on though. lol I am heavily considering purchasing the new Husqarvarna (?) Viking Sapphire machine. It has all the functions (minus the cutting function) that I like, including a 10" throat plate. Has anyone used this machine or own it? I would love any opinions on the machine you use. What your likes and dislikes are for that machine. I have pictures uploaded (?) on webshots, but don't know how to link them to my signature or what not. Launie, in Oregon
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16 years ago