Hey Kelle, Have you sold your machine yet? Diane

Hi Gael, Like you I just found this board too and will also try to post more. A few years back I was active on the Alex Anderson board before it got shut down. There was sooooo much activity there! We used to have block swaps and squishy swaps going all the time, it got confusing. Nice to be able to talk to other quilters here who are also working on losing weight and adjusting to a new lifestyle. Molly

Thanks for the hint. My local Quilt Shop just started carrying that magazine. I'll check it out. Rebecca

Hi, I just found this message board. Have you looked at any of the "Australian Quilt" magazines? They seem to have alot a goat things. Gael

Hi Nancy, I just found this board this week. Now that I'm settled into my WLS journey, I guess I'm starting to explore other areas of the site now. Great to see another local out here, even if it's quiet! BTW: I just posted that I'm selling my Viking sewing machine, so if you know of anyone looking...please send them my way. Do you belong to any quilting clubs in the area? ~kelle

No fabric for 5 days????? Ouch! You will have to at least pack a few fat quarters so you can pet them. Actually, you won't feel much like sewing, but you will still enjoy fabric fondling while you recoup. I love going to Paducah. Have you been there? Next year I plan on going but I won't be doing much looking - I am going to work for Eleanor Burns. I am a certified EB teacher and do enjoy working around her. I will be working the store, though, not much time to enjoy her. The time goes much more quickly than you expect. How long has it been since you started out on this journey? It seemed somewhat slow as I was going through it but now that I look back, seems like it just flew by. I am two weeks out and get to start pureed foods in a week. wahoo! I haven't had a bite to eat in 16 days. It really isn't bothering me too terribly much. However, taking the kids to Taco Bell last night made me feel a bit sorry for myself. Where are you located? What is the date of your WLS? Nancy

Hi, I am heavy into quilting and try to attend as many of the large quilt shows as possible. I especially enjoy classes with the names of those that have appeared on Simply Quilts. My WLS date is for the end of October and just can't wait. The time passes so slow and dieting is so difficult especially the elimination of diet soda. After discharge from the hospital, my husband is driving me to my mother's where I will stay for five days while he returns to work. That means, I will be without fabric and the computer. Now is the time I wish I had a laptop and dial up service. I will survive and enjoy the companionship. Like to hear from you, Adrienne

Yes it seems very - very slow. I check it about once a week to see if anyone has posted. Kind of at a stand still quilting, don't know what I want to do next. Think I need a challenge. What are you up to? Take care - Robert from Northern Iowa

Thanks to Quiltin' Wilson and the others in the block exchange. They are wonderful. Recieved mine yesterday and have been relishing them and wondering how to put them together in a top. Again thank you for the opportunity to do the exchange and will consider something similar in the future. Think when I am sewing, I'm not thinking of food. Take care. Robert from northern Iowa.

congrats. on your banding. I have been having a problem with munching lately I think I do not know what it is but I am going to work on it before it gets out of control. I am going to check this site out and maybe get some ideas. I am starting a new quilt for the club we are doing christmas lap quilts for the senor citizens home. It is a great idea hope mine will be ok where I am new to piecing. well hugs and keep up the good work. Kathy