sharni Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 It looks like this is where I should introduce myself. I have quilted off and on since 1996. I became sidetracked into work and horses and at the age of 61 started riding AQHA performance horses in reining and cutting. After being trampled in the pasture resulting in a severe head injury my balance is shot and so no more riding competition. Being a person that has to be busy and loves to learn new things I found my way back to quilting. The actual quilting of a quilt has always intrigued me. My first quilt was a baby quilt that I hand quilted. Realizing that I was going to have a fortune out in quilting expense I started looking at quilting machines. The APQS Lenni was a great fit for me with a 10 foot table, good technical support, good warranty and the plus of a great group of supportive women friends along with it. I ordered through Beth Durand who lives 6 blocks from my sister in law in Portland, OR where we visit often. Now I have a few years to work on my husband about finishing off a room in the garage for a Mellinium with a 12 foot table, right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome to the APQS family, Sharni. You're going to love being a part of this friendly, helpful group and you're going to love your Lenni! Ask me how I know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saratogaquilter Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum Sharni! Like Marilyn said, you're gonna love it here. But be careful.... This forum has been know to become addicting! :D:D:D Sheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome and congratulations on your new Lenni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Sharni! I love quilting cowgirls . Welcome!!! PS: Isn't our Beth the sweetest girl??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome. You will really like it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Congratulations on your new found addiction! So sorry about your accident and having to give up your horse riding competition. that is a very interesting sport. My boss has cutting horses and does some riding and showing but not too much any more. I know you will love your new Lenni and get into the groove with her quite nicely. Good Luck and ask away anything that you need or want know, someone will have the answers here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome! Congratulations on your Lenni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome!!! Sorry about your accident but oh what an exciting life you have led! Still new adventures to come in the world of quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome and glad you found your way back to quilting. Looking forward to your post and pictures of course!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I used to have a horse and showed when I was a teen, welcome to the forum family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi, and welcome to the chit chat on this forum.. We never know what topic will pop up next or how long any of them will last. Still, it's fun, encouraging, funny, joyful, and bragging and lots of prayer requests, too. We just love quilting. Hope to see some of your picts as you start and then go on to great things. God Bless, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum. It's alot of entertainment and knowledge you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Welcome. Cograds on your Lenni. We love to see pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Sharni...welcome to APQS....horses/quilting...quilting/horses.....it's a difficult decision for me too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hey Sharni, welcome to the forum!! And congrats on your new Lenni, you are going to love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Sharni, we welcome you and Sophia to the forum. You'll love all the support on this site. I hope you get as much pleasure from your quilting as you did from your horse competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Welcome Sharni! Sorry to hear your horsie competitions are over, but happy to hear you have moved on to quilty things. You can compete with quilts now! I used to be a dedicated handquilter, it was my therapy! Rhuematoid arthritis took that away from me, so that is how I became interested in quilting machines. It didn't take long after starting my research to find this forum and make up my mind to go APQS when I am able to finally get my machine. Join right in, you may find yourself checking here several times a day when you should be quilting!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks to all of you for your warm welcome and encouragement as I launch off into machine quilting. With my love for horses still very much alive I am doing ground training with some of the one year olds at my trainer's ranch. I just may have to post some pictures of them as well as my quilt projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Welcome ! It's NEVER too early to start the "upgrade" planning !! :P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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