Hi Catherine. I did just that while in grad school in central PA, made a
quilt all by hand with no 'formal' training. It could be better, but I
cherish it as my first... so, go ahead and take the plunge indeed!

Catherine wrote:

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I've been wanting to begin quilting as a hobby for as long as I can
remember - since about age 14 when I saw my grandmother's beautiful
handmade quilts, and I'm 37 today.

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Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)