Don't remember how long I've been on rctq, seems like forever, but can't be
more than 5 years maybe -that's how long we've had email! DH the
ever-helpful and enthusiastic computer geek (self-taught, it's scary)
discovered newsgroups and decided it would be a good way to "convert" me. It
worked!

I stay here because I can't imagine life without you!

Quilting -well, it all started back in the 70s with a pile of very random
fabric scraps from making clothes for my baby girls. A bit of
everything -all weights of cotton, some wool, synthetics, you name it. So
with the good intention of using up this stuff, and without benefit of any
advice, I cut them all into rectangles and sewed them together in rows until
I had a baby quilt. Covered all the seams with a backing (birthed) and felt
pleased with myself. Looked pretty good until the first wash. Then I had to
throw it out.

There had to be a better way... I found a book (something from Simplicity
patterns) and persevered. I still love scrappy quilts, and they don't fall
apart in the wash any more!
Roberta in D

"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
Im recovering well... certain things coming in the mail keep my spirits
up,
thank you muchly! But the days linger long sometimes. I havent energy to
do
much yet, but you, yes YOU, have the power to entertain and amuse me if
you
feel like it, and I hope you do...
Would you please tell me how you came to post at RCTQ, and why you stay,
and
how you came to be a quilter and what you hope to find in your quilting
future. Maybe everyone else will get some pleasure in reading these ..
then
I wont feel so selfish! lol
Thanks in advance,
Diana the slightly bored

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