Hi, everyone! I've been lurking here for about a week, and decided to stop being rude and introduce myself, in the hopes that you have room for one more here. To begin with, I was an avid quilter in the 80's and 90's (huge Jinny Beyer fan, that era), made about 20 quilts, gave them all away as gifts, and life got busy and I stopped quilting. Time passed, children grew and moved out, and I've gotten to the point where I don't have to spend every waking minute taking care of everyone else anymore. I can spend some time on me. I looked back at things I really enjoyed, and quilting was near the top of the list, so I've begun to get back into it. I love hand piecing and quilting, so my first project will take about a year or more, but I think it's more about the process than the product (for me, at least). I'm making a double Irish chain in jewel tones on unbleached muslin, which is actually turning out more girly- looking than I would have thought, but really pretty. It's my favorite colors, an easy design to just pick up and sew (scrappy nine- patches), and lots of room for great quilting designs when I finally get there. Let's see... I love reading, coffee, chocolate (dark), am currently living with my parents to help out with my mother (she's bedridden), and am looking forward to beginning this new chapter in my life. Thanks for listening, and hope that I can join in the discussion here; it looks like a fun group!

Welcome to the group Vicky. We've always got room for just 1 more. Any QI's? Where ya from? Got the chocolate question already answered. Sorry to hear about Mom but happy that you're available to help.

Welcome Vicky!I am not a hand quilter but I do love to see other people's handwork!Allison in MontrealVickyB wrote:

Whew! I was beginning to wonder where you were... ~:o)Pat

Actually, I was busy making a quilt .... such a novel idea! Yesterday I met with my Quilt of Valor group and we pieced another Warm Wishes top. We also brought the sampler blocks we made for the next top. I discovered one of my blocks has chocolate smudges on it!! I wonder who did THAT!? Fortunately, it all washed out. Never a dull moment in Virginia!PAT

Room for one more?

Jan 11, 2009 28 Replies

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amy in CNY 17 years ago

Welcome, Vicky!! It's fun group here, you're gonna love it!

amy in CNY

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Karen, Queen of Squishies 17 years ago

Welcome aboard! Room for one more? You bet!!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Allison 17 years ago

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Heather in WestOz 17 years ago

Hi Vicky there is always room for one more. Welcome to the ng.

heather in West Oz

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DiMa 17 years ago

Welcome from Vic. Australia.

Great group of people on here, so friendly, caring and helpful.

Di Where the temp. is 38 ºC = 100.4 ºF -too darn hot and will be hot again tomorrow.

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Pat in Virginia 17 years ago

Hi Vicky, Welcome to the Land of RCTQ. We have fun here, no moderator, no rules. The only thing you really need to know is that it is very wise to have your chocolate vetted. Just send a pound or two to the Office of the Official Chocolate Taster of RCTQ, which is in my Palace here in Virginia. I will test and taste and report back via email. You don't have to thank me ... this is my unselfish volunteer duty in RCTQ. A tough job, but someone's gotta do it. :)

Pat In Virginia/USA, Official Chocolate Taster of RCTQ

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anthony 17 years ago

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Lizzy Taylor 17 years ago

Hi Anthony,

Pat was hidden away testing chocolate of course! ;-)

Lizzy

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Pat in Virginia 17 years ago

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