Anne from Guam Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Jan! Welcome! You will learn a lot just by reading all the postings, ask a few questions and you will learn even more. Good luck! Happy quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome to the forum Jan, I hope that you pick up lots of tips here like I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome, Jan! Have fun playing with your new toy. Lucky you for having a sweet hubby! That is great that you have no pressure with customers. The sky is the limit! Show us what you do -- it is more fun that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome Jan from Oz! What a nice hubby you have and no pressure - you can just quilt for yourself. I know the longarms are big but don't be intimidated. Consider practicing as "play" time and just have fun! Settle down with a warm beverage and read all the great posts on this forum and you will learn so much. We look forward to seeing your handi work sometime in the future. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome Jan. You will learn so much from the wonderful people on this forum. Sit down each day with your coffee and read the daily posts and click on everyone's links and you will discover so much. Don't know where you are, but I'm in NSW, not far from Canberra. Happy quilting, Judy http://judiquilts.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevera Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome Jan, I am also a newbie. These are greatest ladies (and gents) here on the APQS Forum, and they all give the best advise and help! PPP is the best advise yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Welcome, Jan. I felt the same way you did. When I realized I'd never be able to use it unless I practiced every day for at least 30 minutes, I made really good progress. I had just gotten rid of the old curtains in the house and decided to use them for practice. I just inserted odd fragments of batting in between the material and the backing. If you use a light thread, you can go back and practice again with a dark thread. If you even want to save more, you can just load another top and keep going. We have lots of excellent quilters from Australia and I'm sure you'll be one of them in no time. Don't forget to post pictures of your practice quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Welcome, Jan! This is the place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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