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Andrea
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Administrator Joined Aug 16 2011
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50 years old Parker, CO
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I am not sure just how I got bitten by the quilting bug. Quilting was not part of my family and I did not have any friends interested in it. However, in 2007 I moved to Parker, CO and as luck would have it, Parker has a wonderful quilt shop, High Prairie Quilts, and I guess I got hooked after just one visit. I decided on making a quilt (without instructions) for a friend and promptly cut off a piece of my left index finger. That taught me to take GREAT care when cutting and that taking a beginner's lesson would be beneficial. Despite the class the rail fence pattern turned into a pinwheel pattern, because I just cannot follow a pattern all the way. I usually read parts of the instructions and then assume I know the rest. This has left me in a bind on several occasions, but I also learned to improvise to keep my losses in check (I just hate to undo stitches). While I enjoy some traditional patterns I often do not care for the traditional fabric. I am looking forward to a new quilting experience. Post a CommentOops!The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again. 3 Comments
Hey Andrea, I cannot think of another way for us to get together before the meeting, so go ahead and mail it to me. My address is 702 Highway 105 #61, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133.
Thank you so very much for helping out!!!
I cut off the top of my index finger a few years ago too. I was cutting from right to left horizontally which is a big no-no. It wasn't so bad that I need stitches. I just put a lot of gauze and tape over it and went on.
Welcome! It sounds like you're in the right place! There are a lot of us who started out the same way you did (minus the slicing of our fingers...), but we improvise, we love the modern fabrics but are drawn to traditional patterns, we get ourselves in binds...
That's why being a part of this guild is so great! The forum discussions (only open for paid members) are a great place to come and say "I'm stuck! Any advice?" And within hours or a day or so, we've got answers! The Facebook site is also great for that.
Our next meeting is actually this Saturday at Fabric Bliss in Denver, so you should try to come if you can make it! Check out the Calendar tab or over on the right sidebar under the MQG logo for the event. Most of our meetings are in Monument, though, but it's a short drive down from Parker! It'll probably take you longer to get to Fabric Bliss than it would to get to Monument!
I hope to meet you soon, but if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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