I've been a crafter and sewer for years.  About 10 years ago I joined a quilt group at my church and have been quilting since then.  I am also a digitizer and have my own website...Sapphire Stitches. I love to piece quilts for charity and do many a year through my church and our quilt group...Stitchin' Sallies.  The group was named after the grandmother of the lady who was going to teach us to quilt.  And teach she did for one year we had lessons on measurements, pressing, piecing different blocks, reading patterns, color management and selection, rotary cutting.  We were all newbys and needed lots of help.  The next year a different teacher stepped in and we learned from her perspective.  Our ultimate goal was to make quilts and give them away.  Since 2000 our little group of 6-8 quilting ladies have made and donated over 300 quilts.  Our goal is to give our best and I must admit that they are beautiful quilts.  I will post pictures soon.