I used to lurk on TSF - then just as I was going to register - it disappeared! After a while I found TSP and did lots more lurking. Eventually I found the courage to register at the end of July but heard nothing for a couple of months, despite sending a couple of "nudging" emails. (Maybe it's because I wasn't on Facebook.) So anyway I joined FB, registered here again and - lo and behold - I'm now a member. Hooray! I've been doing so much back reading of posts that I feel I know a lot you lovely people already.
A bit about me - I learnt to sew on a Singer treadle when I was young, and made all my own clothes when I was in my 20's, but didn't discover a real passion for sewing until I retired and needed something to fill my time. Now I sew most days (on modern machines - don't have the room for vintage) - unless the sun is shining in which case the garden/greenhouse pulls me outside. I indulge in P&Q and dressmaking - and try to share my time equally between the two - loving every minute of it.
I also belong to the charity group, Loving Hands, so mostly donate my sewn and crocheted makes to the various different charities they support, although there have been a few requests from family too which is always great fun. I don't believe in cobbling things together because "it's just for charity" so I put maximum effort into everything I sew - even if sometimes it doesn't turn out exactly as I'd hoped.
I keep saying I'll make stuff for me but never seem to get round to it, mainly because I'm always looking to start the next exciting project, preferably with a new technique or two thrown in. I love learning something new (you're never too old) so I'm looking forward to being inspired
by the members of this wonderful forum.