eswindy Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 This weekend My DH and I drove across SD and I purchased grammydiane\'s APQS Liberty. I am a newbie for be prepared for some dumb questions. I have been lurking here for weeks reading all the post and learning so much already. Now are reading all the Maintence and cleaning post. Before I start it up wanted it all ready after the move. Thanks all ahead of time. :cool:Edie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Congrats to you Edie! And remember... there are no dumb questions:) This is a wonderful place to get information so enjoy and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome Edie. I\'m glad that you joined in on the fun of LA\'ing and here at the chat. As Gable said, there are no dumb questions. I know cause I ask them all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCramer Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome, Yes Edie, there is NO such thing as a dumb question. So ask away, and the people here will give such a variety of answers. Thanks for the giggle. I just love your philosophy/quote under your name. Would you mind if I share it with a few people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Edie, So very glad you could join us. Each one, teach one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 CongraTS on starting a new hobby or business Edie.. it is fun.. just get some musling, and batting and practice, practice, practice.. and you\'ll soon be in the swing of it. It\'s loads of fun, can be maddening, exciting, frustrating, rewarding, aggrivating, irritating, and disappointing, but also fun, encouraging, beautiful, and it sure can keep a persons brain working, good for (speaking for myself) me elders.. Enjoy and ask anything someone will eventually answer. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Edie, Welcome to the forum. Like the others have said, there are no dumb questions, so ask if you are having problems, concerns, want to blow off steam, or you have some fun to share....we love it all....well, most of it Just want you to know before you really get started. There is an ajustment period. Kind of a getting acquainted period with your machine. You will probably have tension issues, thread problems, etc. That is normal!! Once you get "acquainted" with your machine....kind of learn her personality, you will become best friends. Just relax, have fun....and remember....each one of us thought the very same thing when we had the things set up...."What was I thinking!!" You\'ll get through that stage too. Then you will wonder what you ever did before she came along. Have fun....and we love pictures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome! No questions are dumb...we all learn together. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 ohhhh.....I am the QUEEN of Questions.... ask anybody on here!! I ask ALLOT!!!! I am just learning too!! It is SOOOOOO fun!!!! You will have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P:P linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome Edie. We are all so excited for you. As everyone has said, no dumb questions here. Mary Beth let you in on a lot of secrets that I seemed to have not heard about before I turned on my girl for the first time. I thought I would never get to liking her but boy she is my special friend now. I too love your quote. Oh, don\'t forget to breath. For some reason not breathing is part of the whole learning experience:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome, Edie and congrats on you new machine. My first two APQS machines was also a used machines. APQS builds these things to last and last. They just take some figuring out at first. My BIG 3 were: #1 How to load a quilt #2 Thread tension and #3 Daily maintenance. Once I got past those hurdles and learned the correct process, I was off and running. You might want to check on a beginners class somewhere in your area, either an APQS rep or an experienced quilter can provide lots of info and increase your a level of confidence. On new machines, the classes are free. There are also several videos out there (Dawn Cavanaugh comes right to mind) that can step you thru the basics. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome Edie! I have a sil named Edie too! Just have fun getting to know your new machine. Everybody has already given you really good advice. Don\'t ever be afraid to ask questions...there is always somebody ready to answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome Edie, Congarts on your machine, you will have a ball with it. Jean Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 You are going to have so much fun here. We\'ll look for pictures and you\'ll get lots of compliments in return. Welcome! Bonnie R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Whenever someone gets a machine and writes about thier excitment it reminds me of when I got mine. It\'s amazing. Don\'t you just want to explode? Welcome and have fun. Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Glad to know that Grammie Dianne\'s Liberty has gone from her good home and moved into to your good home. That\'s one Lucky Liberty to be living in such loved homes!!! Enjoy playing with your new friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome aboard Edie! Glad to meet you, and dont be a lurker. There are no such things as bad questions at this chat site! I\'m sure i\'m not alone when saying that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Stuart - APQS Service Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Welcome to the family, Edie! If you ever have any questions I can help you with...please don\'t hesitate to call or e-mail me...I\'m here to help! Happy Quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeta Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Congratulations! You are starting an incredible journey into an art that is very addictive. This is a great place to make friends and get help with those questions we all have at some point. Never be afraid to ask for help! Quilt on! Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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