Dragon Lady Sandra Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 After reading this forum for almost a year, I am going to get my feet wet. I am always interested in people's inquiries about getting a long arm machine. I went to Des Moines and was able to test drive in the show room. One of my son engineers (he graduates May 5 from Ames) went with me and he was taking the machine apart. He was impressed with the simplicity of the parts and the ability to make repairs. I have been reading all the used machine forums and was able to purchase a Millie in November, but have been so sad because I was in the middle of chemo for breast cancer. Just did not have the umph... to tackle learning about the machine and figuring out all of the mechanics. I am just now doing the steep learning curve and am playing on my third baby quilt. I have over thirty quilts backs and fronts ready to go to play with. I am having a "high time" playing. I have to try to keep track of time because I have a tendency to over do it. I am going to be ready for classes at MQX this fall. I am a newbie with lots to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome Sandra. I hope you are having a great time with your Millie. Doing baby quilts or charity quilts are great ways to get some practice time in and still be doing something useful. Please let us know if you have any questions. What part of the country do you live in? Hope to see you at MQX this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Now that you have come out of lurkdom you will be hooked on talking with us all. Good to have you here. Work on getting an avatar up so we can "see" you and then start posting those quilt pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome, Sandra, from another Sandra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome Sandra to the APQS family. Don't be scared to ask questions or ask for help. We are a friendly bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome Sandra - hope you are feeling better and are having fun playing with your new machine. You are right, I took the maint class last year and the machines really are very easy to work on if you have a problem...we are happy to share what we all know so be sure to ask if you have any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome Sandra, Glad you are joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Welcome Sandra! You'll find lots of useful information here and if you can't find what you're looking for...just ask. Glad you're feeling better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hi, Sandra! So glad to meet you and welcome! I am glad to hear you are well enough to start bonding with your Mille! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 HI Sandra! Welcome to the forum, and some of the BEST help in the world! I'm sure as you've been lurking, that you already know that tho! Post some pics of your new adventures with those 30 some quilt tops as you complete them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Sandra, Welcome! Glad to hear you're feeling better and able to use your machine. Going to MQX is a great idea, that's where I got my start. Take any of DeLoa Jones and Dawn Cavanaugh's classes because they're newbie friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hi Sandra, welcome to the family, these forums are a great place to learn and share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Lady Sandra Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks for the welcome. I am an Oregonian, Albany to be specific. You want my learning curve to become steeper and post pictures also? I have the camera and one of boys went thru the steps with me for something else, but I think I will need a refresher course. Just finding the right place to register for this site is a steep curve for me right now, hubby is leaving for Iowa tomorrow morning. Thanks again. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome Sandra! So happy you are feeling better. Practice, practice and then practice some more! Have lots of fun while you are at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle W Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Sandra. I too just joined, we can learn together . I am still trying to figure out how to put a picture out there, you get get it,, let me know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome, Sandra! I've learned so much from having all these pros here on the forum to answer my questions as well as answer questions I've had but not posted. You will too! Enjoy your Millie, and I can't wait to see pictures (I haven't gotten brave enough to post pics of my quilts yet - I'm fairly new to this also!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Sandra and a BIG welcome from over the 'ocean'.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome out of lurkdom Sandra. You've come to the right place. Be sure to post some pics of your finished quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hello, Dragon Lady Sandra! Love your name... (all three of them) I am glad you are moving forward after your treatments and now starting to quilt. Have fun learning and enjoy every moment. (((hugs))) Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevera Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome Sandra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Welcome Sandra from another Oregonian. I live in Canby, so we are close. You will have a great time with your machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Welcome sandra you will love this place , so much help out there if you need any Info just ask here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi Sandra, welcome aboard, it's quite different here, than other forums. Hope you stay with us, and will post pictures of your projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Welcome aboard Sandra, glad you came out of lurkdom!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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