Hello from Birmingham

bec · « **on:** May 30, 2020, 08:38:39 AM »

Hi everyone, thanks for having me.

I'm new to machine sewing so hoping to learn from your experience while having a natter.

I've been crocheting for about 6 years (everyone I know already has a hand made scarf might be a better measure of time), and dabble in knitting and making dolls house scale furniture/scenery for dungeons and dragons games.. but have recently been bitten by the quilting bug. I've just about managed to figure out how to attach the walking foot to produce a couple of quilted coasters but I have a long way to go.

Looking forward to getting to know you

UttaRetch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2020, 08:46:44 AM »

Hello @bec and welcome to the forum.

I learnt to knit after a fashion a while back, but never continued. I had the idea of reviving my interest, but my old brain can't cope with the intricacy any more.

I would love to see some of the furniture you make.

I have made a few pilgrimages from London to Brum and went to the Rag market, Barry's, Fancy Silks as well as all the outdoor stalls. When I get back into sewing, another visit may be on the cards.

Efemera · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2020, 09:31:29 AM »

Hello there and welcome...

fajita · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2020, 09:32:44 AM »

Welcome @bec

BrendaP · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2020, 09:49:15 AM »

@bec Welcome to TSP.

As you have no doubt already discovered the darkside (AKA P&Q) is well represented on this forum and we are a nosey lot so feel free to post piccies of anything you are making.

Pearl · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2020, 09:52:35 AM »

Hi @bec and welcome. You are not too late to join in our block of the month. We only started in February and there’s a new block on Monday.

I can knit and for years, I tried to learn to crochet. Never happened.

I look forward to seeing your coasters so don’t forget to post pics.

Greybird · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2020, 10:05:39 AM »

Hello and welcome!

Kenora · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2020, 10:43:20 AM »

A warm welcome from me too.

Kitten · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2020, 11:21:16 AM »

Hi Bec
Welcome to a really nice, friendly forum.
If you're getting into quilting maybe join in with the next mug rug swap - lot of fun.

Kitten

So Chic · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2020, 12:49:10 PM »

Welcome to TSP and lucky you living in Brum with the Rag Market, Barrys, Fancy Silks, and Guthrie and Ghani all waiting to tempt you with fabric.

Lowena · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2020, 13:46:58 PM »

Welcome,look forward to seeing you on The Darkside

Sandra · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2020, 16:47:41 PM »

Welcome to the forum.

It's a pity the Festival of Quilts has been cancelled this year. We usually have a little TSP gang meet up. It might be something you'd be interested in and it's not too far for you.

Sandra.
xxx

Bodgeitandscarper · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2020, 17:00:44 PM »

Good afternoon, and welcome. I was born in Birmingham, but didn't live there.

Surest1tch · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2020, 19:27:41 PM »

Welcome from me too @bec

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