BATIKS-R-US fabric exchange

[Margo]

This is a good way to get to know the newbies and let them know who we are. I'm Margo, originally from Norfolk, VA but now call Cleveland, Tennessee home. I've been addicted to this site since it first hit the Internet, and I am here more often than I care to admit! :roll:

My husband and I have been married over 43 years and have 2 grown sons, one DIL and two grandchildren. TQS and quilting keep me sane! For those who don't know me, I have been honored to help Sue Garman test the BOM patterns before they are presented to the membership, and I hope I can get answers for any questions you might have with the patterns. I'm also sort of the forum "housemother" for lack of a better term.
If you are new to the TQS forum, you might want to check out the tips posted here: http://forum/forum-questions-and-sug...-the-tqs-forum

I sincerely hope all the newbies will explore the entire web site. There are tons of information and inspiration available to everyone, and if you want to know even more about our membership be sure to check out the Member Blogs link (under "FORUM" on the purple bar) and join in the community there as well as on the forum. That's where we really learn about each other!

WELCOME!

[Margo]

I am Arlene (ritzy) born and raise in Chicago but have lived in Indiana longer than I did in Chicago so I guess I am a hoosier. I have two daughers, two sons-in-law, and six grands--two of which beat me to heaven. I have been quilting for 15 years and I, too, spend too much time on the TQS site.

This is a community of folks who have helped me through some very difficult times in the last two years and for that I will be eternally grateful. It is amazing how close you can become to a bunch of people you have never met. I have been fortunate enough to meet some of the members in person--I met Margo and Dana at a Ricky Tims Super Seminar.

I guess my personality is one of being a leader. I like to have fun. TQS fills the bill for fun.

Who's next?

[Margo]

DON'T FORGET TO SHAKE YOUR ENVELOPES TO FIND YOUR HST FROM RICKY!

[Margo]

hello my name is peggy bass...married to tim bass...i have a son and tim and i have four pet children....
i am a weaver and spinner first , and started quilting in 1996....
i have a machine quilting business and love that i can "work" in my jammies.
i enjoy doing many fiber related activities...
margo i have to agree i spend way too much time on the puter....
peg in ks

[Margo]

I feel like we are all part of an addiction recovery group--giggling. Hi, my name is Arlene and I am addicted to fibers!

[ajclapp]

Hi, I'm Annis, married 39 years, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 10 grandchildren (6 boys, 4 girls). I grew up on a produce farm in Homedale, ID which is near Boise on the Oregon border and walking distance from the Snake River. But I've lived twice as long in Arlington, TX so am officially a Texan. I was slow signing onto this site, but knew about it from the beginning, so am not a Charter Member. I've been sewing since I was a child and quilting off and on since the mid '70s. I've been quilting almost nonstop for the past 10 years and have written several rag quilt books, self-published patterns, and a seam guide that I developed is now available through C & T Publishing. I started spending more time on this site 2 years ago after treatment for breast cancer. I try to find time for fun each day in addition to all of the work responsibilites I have. But my fun usually is related to quilting. The BOM's I am doing are for fun and they have challenged me to make more interesting quilts. Even the puzzles I've been putting together lately have quilts on them! So I guess I'm addicted too.

[ajclapp]

Hi! I am Jeanine Gunn born and raised in Brazil; a true 3rd culture kid with mother being French-Canadian and father Swedish!! I have been sewing since I was a teenager and quilting for about 20 years. I also knit and have embroidered in the past. I collect tribal textiles and have some significant pieces from India and Vietnam in my studio.
We are living in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada, after moving around the world for work. I have 3 daughters, one of whom quilts and has an interest in sewing!!!
I check in on website once a day.....

[LoriLB]

Hi! My name is Lori Brewster. I've lived in Colorado almost all of my life. I can't imagine not seeing the mountains every day . I just celebrated my 10th anniversary with my second husband (who I adore). Total I've been married 22 years and have two sons in college - my baby girl is already in heaven, one step daughter, and two step grandchildren. (My step daughter's greatest joke was to make me a "grandma" at 40. :evil: )

I am the Chief Tech for a viral molecular diagnostics lab in Denver so I spend my day fussing with tiny things that no one can see. I guess quilting is a move up to fussing with bigger things that people can see . :wink: I've always been addicted to fabric but hated garment construction so quilting was a natural fit. The puppy in my profile is my quilting buddy, Sydney Vicious. She runs around the house growling, snarling, and throwing toys in the air. Her personality mirrors my mood when I can't get points to match. I only recently started taking pictures of my quilts and labeling them :shock: ops: . Most of my earlier quilts were gifts so they are now "lost" to me. Live and learn... I've been on this site since about the second year but just quietly observing. I'm afraid that I've now caught the forum flu. 8)

[LoriLB]

OH, I forgot to say, my degree in Medical Lab. Tech. but I substitute teach--gives me more time for quilting.

[DixieH]

My name is Dixie hedrick. Been married for 31 years ,1 girl , 2 boys,2 dil's, 6 grandkids(2girls,4boys)that keep me busy.We live in the beautiful foothills of Noth carolina in Wikes county known as the moonshine capitol back in the days,now also known for chicken houses everywhere.We have 2 chicken houses with chickens that lay eggs.It is a 7day a weekjob.this keeps me busy, been doing this since 1985.I started quilting 7 years ago and I am addicted to this site. I knew about it from the beginning and was finally able to sign up a few days before the charter membership ended. I check in several times a day. This is my guild since I am tied down to the farm most of the time.My youngest son joined the Marines back in July of 2010, this site helps keep me sane. I try not to watch the evening news now, I told him if I were not already grayheaded I would be by the time he gets out. I hope eveyone will lift him up in their prayers,not only him but all the soldiers in harms way.Thanks.

[DixieH]

PS, When I learn how to upload my pcture I will and will also upload my quilts.

[DixieH]

"Until then I am trying to keep the brain in a peaceful state to stay as efficient as possible while I contemplate a process of sorting approximately 200,000 to 250,000 HSTs. Ooof. But we are going to have fun in the process!!!"

LOL! Clara what have you been drinking or snorting? Calm, cool and collected huh?

Me-thinks she's into the funny cigarettes!! :wink:

Nah - being the Sorting Queen she has just delegated the panicking to someone else to do for her :wink: :lol:

Rosemary

[Margo]

PS, When I learn how to upload my pcture I will and will also upload my quilts.

Dixie, if you will look at the drop-down menu (on the purple bar) under QUILT GALLERY you will find a link to a video where Capt'n John shows you how to upload your photos!
learn/

To upload your profile photo (avatar) go to the link under MY ACCOUNT and click on My Profile to fill it out. Please take the time to fill out the questionnaire because it gives the TQS search engine more information to work with if someone is looking for you!

[SuperJudy]

I'm Judy. Born in North Carolina, but spent most of my life in Wyoming. I have a degree in business education, but
spent most of my working life in offices. My husband and I have been married 44 years; we have three daughters,
three sons-in-law, and seven grands.

I've grown up with quilting. My mother was a quilter and taught my sister and me to do handwork because we were
so disruptive under the quilts when she was at a "bee." :wink: I've quilted since I was 18 and got seriously into quilting
about twenty years ago.

By the way Margo, I consider you to be our Fairy God-mother -- not the forum housemother. Housemothers enforce
rules; fairy god-mothers work miracles and solve problems.

[Scoopie]

My name is Dawn Siden and I am a quiltaholic, and queen of UFOs! I tend to work on a project until I get a feel for what it is going to look like, then move on to something else. Also, I tend to make quilts with a contest in mind, so go slowly, with precision! It is hard for me to just "whip one out!" Married 35 years. Have 4 kids, two SILs, one DIL and 2 grandaughters. My DH and I met at work. We both worked at HP, where I was a Thin Film Technition, making one of the first heat resistant transisters, working with ceramic substrates. I did the photo resist work, etching, and profiling. When I got about 8 months pregnant, I had to quit, because I couldn't lean close enough into the acid etching area to do my job safely any more! So, I became a stay at home mom. The one who was the room mother, soccer mom, car pool mom, etc. Won the showcase on the Price is Right in 1979! DH and I recently spent 7 years traveling around the country (and Canada) in our motor home. I now live on Flathead Lake in Montana, have a small studio for my quilting, and spend the whole day there, either on a quilt, or on this site. Although I am a charter member, I've only become active on the site since about last August. And, I am loving all of the friends I have made! Love you ALL!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana