Barbara 39/12 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm a little nervous and SOOO excited. Today I ordered by very first LA (Freedom SR) and registered on Gone Quilting. Any advice on these subjects would be appreciated; especially how to be a better and more interesting communicator (using a signature in messages; adding a picture; etc.) with other Gone Quilting members. I look forward to this new adventure and friends. I plan to LA my own quilts until I can start my own business. With God in the driver's seat, I'm ready to blast off. WOOHOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anette D. Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Barbara, Welcome! There are posts on using a signature, adding a picture, etc. I have not done more than add my signature. I don't post that much, but I read the posts of others each and every day. I learn soooooooo much by doing that. The members of these forums are so informative. I usually click on Today's Posts and go from there. I have started a new topic and gotten excellent advice. The quilters on these forums are just the best. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Barbara. Congratulation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 39/12 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thank you, Annette, for your reply and help. I agree, the quilters here are fantastic. So helpful and kind. I'm excited about being part of this 'sisterhood'. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 You came to the right place for advice. Welcome to the APQS family. The advice I would give is to relax, enjoy, take classes and just have fun. If you have specific problems try doing a search of forum posts. No matter time of day you will get somebody to respond to your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome to the LA world...........this is a great place to come to learn, ask questions, share. Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 39/12 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 MYRNA & HEIDI, Thank you so much for the wonderful welcome. I've been reading your messages to others and enjoy them so much. Look forward to visiting with you again. Barbara;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 39/12 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thank you, Linda. I appreciated your welcome. Barbara:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Barbara, Welcome! I was in your shoes 2 1/2 years ago. This is absolutely the best forum. Use your search engine and you'll find all kinds of information, just remember to change the time from 1 week, to last year or beginning. It took me awhile to figure that one out! Don't be afraid to use the select a forum on the right hand side and scroll down. APQS has the information in topics. And, since we have members from all over the world, someone is always on line ready to help. Myrna Ficken as some great DVDs and she's offering free shipping until February 1st. Check out her site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 congratulations & welcome. you landed yourself a great machine and you will get much help and encouragement from this forum, too! in case you don't want to join webshots or one of those sites, here is a link to a tute by doodlebug for posting pics directly from windows. it worked great for me til i got my mac - if you are a mac user, let me know and i'll see if i can 'splain that. http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=20464 and here is a link (i hope) to the FAQ's page that will help with your avatar and plain signature. http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/faq.php?page=usermaint#3 since i don't have a fancy signature, i can't help you there. but i know someone will! good luck & again - welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Barbara, and congratulations on your new Freedom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Barbara where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Barbara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome! You have joined our insanity (as my husband calls it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the purchase of your new machine. I can feel your excitement from your post! Everyone here gives great advice...relax, ppp (practice, practice, practice) and have fun! I bought my Lenni in July 2010 and I'm still practicing...LOL...but longarming is the most fun ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Barbara!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Barbara, I'm a newbie too, so a BIG welcome. Everyone here is so helpful. If you need anything specific, go into the search button at the top of the page and type in what your needing info on eg: avatar, signature, technical questions. There may be an older post that has already solved that question for someone else. Otherwise, just throw it out there on the forum in a post. This is a fabulous place to learn from very generous talented quilters, and you get answers very quickly. I always like to check the pictures section as well. You will be amazed at what other quilters do, (often overwhelmed thinking "how did they do that?") and it will inspire your own creativity. Before you know it, you'll no longer be a newbie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 welcome and Congats! Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Woo Hoo another friend for us! We love pictures so you have to get good at posting those;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 39/12 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I am honored that so many of you wonderful ladies have welcomed me into the world of long arming. Because of your generosity and kindness, I was anxious to register on Gone Quilding. I live in Benton City, Washington. A small town in a beautiful valley in the southeastern part of the state; approximately 12 miles from the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco). I will get my info/picture available as soon as I can. Once again, thank you to all for the wonderful welcome. Barbara:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Barbara, if there's anything that you need, I'm just a few hours away from you, in Newport, just north of Spokane. I'll be at the show in Tri-Cities in March - come by my booth so we can meet in person! In the meantime, enjoy your new baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Barbara!! I, too, am a newbie! I got my Freedom in July and have been stitching like crazy ever since!! I have lots to learn and need lots of advice and this is such a helpful place to come!!! Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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