Why I don't post very often.

> Hello Everyone,
> I enjoy reading this group. I don't get much time on the computer
> because I share it with my family. I read Jessemey's nice note about
> some members are not posting because they don't feel comfortable. I
> just don't have the time to do it. I do feel you are all my friends
> and I get a lot of information on where to look on the Internet for
> things and ideas. I love your posted pictures. Some day I will get
> mine up so you can see my work. I have been sewing and quilting all
> my life and belong to a large quilt guild here in Florida. I am in
> charge of historical quilts at the guilds next quilt show. I will be
> doing bed turnings there and lecturing on quilt history and anseerwin
> questions that visitors have. I have titled the historical quilt
> display "If this old quilt could talk."
> I do free motion quilting on my domestic machine in strips and then
> bind them together in various ways. I would rather do that then pay
> big money to a long armer. I just let my quilts talk to me as I make
> them and I am always happy with them when I am done. I don't worry
> about perfection and winning ribbons at shows. I quilt from the heart
> and the pleasure it gives me to create by sewing. I have a large
> stash of fabric and am grateful to have it because in my area we are
> loosing Walmart fabric departments and Hancock. There is still LQS
> and Joann's. I have made stars for Jessemey;s SSN swap and talked a
> friend into doing it too. I will be sending the stars from both of us
> and she has the paypal account for the return postage. It will be
> sent in two packages according to instructions. I will be also
> sending some 2 1/2 inch squares as well for Jessemey's charm quilt. I
> plan to finish the SSN star quilt this fall for display at my guilds
> spring quilt show next year. I have even named it "stars from around
> the world." and have the quilting pattern picked out and backing. All
> the visitors will be reading about the swap and the people who
> Internet quilt. This will be a current look at friendship quilting
> that has historical roots.
> My favorite fabric I collect is 1930's reproduction prints and other
> historical fabrics. I love bargains at the fabric stores and
> sometimes it takes me years and years to use it in a quilt. I don't
> feel guilty about my fabric and sewing machines because that is who I
> am. I have patterns saved since I was a little kid and need to go
> through my magazines again and clear out what I don't want. I don't
> buy as many magazines as I used to. That is probably because I have
> most of the patterns I want.
> I guess I am a "lack of time lurker." I just wanted to let you know
> that this is my favorite news group. Everyone seems to get along
> really well. No one gets insulted at anything.
> Janet in SW Florida
>

> Hello Everyone,
> I enjoy reading this group. I don't get much time on the computer
> because I share it with my family. I read Jessemey's nice note about
> some members are not posting because they don't feel comfortable. I
> just don't have the time to do it. I do feel you are all my friends
> and I get a lot of information on where to look on the Internet for
> things and ideas. I love your posted pictures. Some day I will get
> mine up so you can see my work. I have been sewing and quilting all
> my life and belong to a large quilt guild here in Florida. I am in
> charge of historical quilts at the guilds next quilt show. I will be
> doing bed turnings there and lecturing on quilt history and anseerwin
> questions that visitors have. I have titled the historical quilt
> display "If this old quilt could talk."
> I do free motion quilting on my domestic machine in strips and then
> bind them together in various ways. I would rather do that then pay
> big money to a long armer. I just let my quilts talk to me as I make
> them and I am always happy with them when I am done. I don't worry
> about perfection and winning ribbons at shows. I quilt from the heart
> and the pleasure it gives me to create by sewing. I have a large
> stash of fabric and am grateful to have it because in my area we are
> loosing Walmart fabric departments and Hancock. There is still LQS
> and Joann's. I have made stars for Jessemey;s SSN swap and talked a
> friend into doing it too. I will be sending the stars from both of us
> and she has the paypal account for the return postage. It will be
> sent in two packages according to instructions. I will be also
> sending some 2 1/2 inch squares as well for Jessemey's charm quilt. I
> plan to finish the SSN star quilt this fall for display at my guilds
> spring quilt show next year. I have even named it "stars from around
> the world." and have the quilting pattern picked out and backing. All
> the visitors will be reading about the swap and the people who
> Internet quilt. This will be a current look at friendship quilting
> that has historical roots.
> My favorite fabric I collect is 1930's reproduction prints and other
> historical fabrics. I love bargains at the fabric stores and
> sometimes it takes me years and years to use it in a quilt. I don't
> feel guilty about my fabric and sewing machines because that is who I
> am. I have patterns saved since I was a little kid and need to go
> through my magazines again and clear out what I don't want. I don't
> buy as many magazines as I used to. That is probably because I have
> most of the patterns I want.
> I guess I am a "lack of time lurker." I just wanted to let you know
> that this is my favorite news group. Everyone seems to get along
> really well. No one gets insulted at anything.
> Janet in SW Florida
>

> Hello Everyone,
> I enjoy reading this group. I don't get much time on the computer
> because I share it with my family. I read Jessemey's nice note about
> some members are not posting because they don't feel comfortable. I
> just don't have the time to do it. I do feel you are all my friends
> and I get a lot of information on where to look on the Internet for
> things and ideas. I love your posted pictures. Some day I will get
> mine up so you can see my work. I have been sewing and quilting all
> my life and belong to a large quilt guild here in Florida. I am in
> charge of historical quilts at the guilds next quilt show. I will be
> doing bed turnings there and lecturing on quilt history and anseerwin
> questions that visitors have. I have titled the historical quilt
> display "If this old quilt could talk."
> I do free motion quilting on my domestic machine in strips and then
> bind them together in various ways. I would rather do that then pay
> big money to a long armer. I just let my quilts talk to me as I make
> them and I am always happy with them when I am done. I don't worry
> about perfection and winning ribbons at shows. I quilt from the heart
> and the pleasure it gives me to create by sewing. I have a large
> stash of fabric and am grateful to have it because in my area we are
> loosing Walmart fabric departments and Hancock. There is still LQS
> and Joann's. I have made stars for Jessemey;s SSN swap and talked a
> friend into doing it too. I will be sending the stars from both of us
> and she has the paypal account for the return postage. It will be
> sent in two packages according to instructions. I will be also
> sending some 2 1/2 inch squares as well for Jessemey's charm quilt. I
> plan to finish the SSN star quilt this fall for display at my guilds
> spring quilt show next year. I have even named it "stars from around
> the world." and have the quilting pattern picked out and backing. All
> the visitors will be reading about the swap and the people who
> Internet quilt. This will be a current look at friendship quilting
> that has historical roots.
> My favorite fabric I collect is 1930's reproduction prints and other
> historical fabrics. I love bargains at the fabric stores and
> sometimes it takes me years and years to use it in a quilt. I don't
> feel guilty about my fabric and sewing machines because that is who I
> am. I have patterns saved since I was a little kid and need to go
> through my magazines again and clear out what I don't want. I don't
> buy as many magazines as I used to. That is probably because I have
> most of the patterns I want.
> I guess I am a "lack of time lurker." I just wanted to let you know
> that this is my favorite news group. Everyone seems to get along
> really well. No one gets insulted at anything.
> Janet in SW Florida

On Apr 10, 3:33 pm, "Vikki In WA State" <palnpartneratsawdotnet>

> What a nice letter. It would be fun to know how many people actually read
> and never post. It kind of makes you feel good when you realize people you
> don't even know consider you like a friend.