My last couple of days

Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.

Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of $10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make minimum
wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard to
generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have long
waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go
through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge $150
a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't require
you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started! Bet
you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves


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"Lynda" wrote in message
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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.

On Aug 17, 8:31 am, "Kate G." wrote:
Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of $10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make minimum
wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard to
generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have long
waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go
through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge $150
a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't require
you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started! Bet
you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MIhttp://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.- Hide quoted text -

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Hello that's a thought I will look into, I am in the proces of getting
a divorce , thought he would take care of me and the kids Ha Ha Ha ! ,
he turned out to be not the man I thought he was when I first met
him. anyway while trying to make this unfixable marriage work I
managed to go to school for computers . The only problem is I have no
employment history, but I just keep trying. someone out there will
realize they just can't manage their company without me. I have
wonderful wit and a truly people person oh and computer skills. Just
kidding trying to stay on the possitive side.

On Aug 17, 8:31 am, "Kate G." wrote:
Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of $10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make minimum
wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard to
generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have long
waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go
through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge $150
a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't require
you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started! Bet
you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MIhttp://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

P.S whats stong arm quilting I'm taking notes

Lynda-

I'm sure this is a typo in your post "whats stong arm quilting ", but STRONG
arm quilting is what I'd call it when we attempt to wrestle a king-sized
quilt thru a 'normal' sewing machine to do the quilting! VBG A long arm
quilter has a HUGE set-up with a moveable sewing machine on long tracks and
does quilting with it. Check out the machines at www.gammill.com. They
run upwards of $50K for the really nice ones. I'm sorry to discourage you,
but only the best of the best really make a good living at it. And for a
beginner to try- well, it would be a mighty battle, but ya never know.
Welcome, again, and the best of luck to you in the future and your
employment search.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Lynda" wrote in message
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On Aug 17, 8:31 am, "Kate G." wrote:
Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of
$10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make
minimum
wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard
to
generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child
care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they
are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have
long
waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go
through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge
$150
a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't
require
you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started!
Bet
you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MIhttp://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

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*"Lynda" wrote in message

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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

P.S whats stong arm quilting I'm taking notes

On Aug 17, 9:09 am, "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
wrote:
Lynda-

I'm sure this is a typo in your post "whats stong arm quilting ", but STRONG
arm quilting is what I'd call it when we attempt to wrestle a king-sized
quilt thru a 'normal' sewing machine to do the quilting! VBG A long arm
quilter has a HUGE set-up with a moveable sewing machine on long tracks and
does quilting with it. Check out the machines atwww.gammill.com. They
run upwards of $50K for the really nice ones. I'm sorry to discourage you,
but only the best of the best really make a good living at it. And for a
beginner to try- well, it would be a mighty battle, but ya never know.
Welcome, again, and the best of luck to you in the future and your
employment search.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Lynda" wrote in message

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On Aug 17, 8:31 am, "Kate G." wrote:
Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of
$10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make
minimum
wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard
to
generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child
care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they
are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have
long
waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to go
through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge
$150
a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't
require
you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started!
Bet
you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MIhttp://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

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*"Lynda" wrote in message

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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

P.S whats stong arm quilting I'm taking notes- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text

Having my own business has alway's been what I wanted I just never new
what. I have all kinds of ideas. lots of ideas come from the internet
I need to be very careful of scams. anyway I want to learn how to
quilt and see where it goes from there.

TYPO -- sorry for the confusion...

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do

NOT NOT NOT

appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make
minimum wage. (Materials are sometimes paid for by the person
commissioning the work -- but you will almost NEVER get paid WELL for your
time.)


--
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves


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"Kate G." wrote in message
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Yes -- there are people who make a living from quilting -- but almost all
are long-arm quilters... and a long-arm machine costs upwards of $10,000 -
$15,000 or more.

My experience with individual sewing of quilts -- is that most people do
appreciate the time it takes to make a quilt -- and you rarely make
minimum wage.

With your machine tho -- you might consider getting into mending or
alterations if you have those skills. But I would think it would be hard
to generate enough $$ to live on.

I know nothing about you -- but have you considered maybe doing child care
in your home. I know some women who strictly do infants -- until they are
about 12 - 15 months. Many moms don't want their infants in day care
centers.... and many day care centers either don't take infants or have
long waiting lists. Around here, a good home care provider (you have to
go through background check, have a state license and meet other
qualifications) can usually take 2-3 infants I think... and they charge
$150 a week. Just a thought, would keep you VERY busy -- but it doesn't
require you to have a car, a work wardrobe or any other fees once you are
approved... just a thought

I'm happy you are able to get a machine! That should get you started!
Bet you'll be hooked in no time at all!

--
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves


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"Lynda" wrote in message
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Hi everyone I have been on a learning to quilt mission , my sister
gave me a couple books they are ,Quick to stitch Weekend Quilts and
projects , looked over it there are a couple of projects I wanted to
try , the other one is not a book but a magazine called Quilters World
have't really checked this one out but it's the begining of the
weekend, Also I am part of this other group called freecycle where
people post items they are willing to give to people who need them and
you can post Items you need . I posted my desire to learn to quilt
and sew. and someone responded to me and said that they have an older
machine that works but hasn't been used in awhile. It was her
grandmothers anyway it comes with instructions how convienient. Now I
just need to find a ride to go pick it up. isn't this great , I feel
like I am getting closer to my goal.
I have been on welfare forever it seems like. I am in the process of
looking for employment , part of my goals are to start my own business
does anyone think Quilting would be an option, why not have an income
coming from something I enjoy.