This is true Rosemary - and I did mention to my kids that this forum is limited to quilters and that I am a lot older and wiser than them. However, I would also say that I would not dream of meeting up with somebody who did not have an active profile on TQS or an ever changing photo on their profile. The blogs are a great way of getting to know people here too. I also have my action hero DH on hand.

Twiglet, I have two quilts that are going to be in the IQFOI. One in the Chocolate Decadence category and the other in The Road Less Travelled category. I won't be winning any medals as my points don't meet and my quilting is crap but I felt that I should enter as I am from Ireland.

Reetzbobeetz wrote: I've been thinking about this overnight. Your kids are right to remark about the dangers of 'internet friends'. But then again what has this proved about this particular forum, as Alex & Ricky keep saying, it is the 'TQS Family' and we feel safe here to open ourselves up, let our hair down, and trust the poeple we have met online here to be decent and welcoming, if we have the opportunity to meet them in the flesh. It is a lot to be thankful for, especially on the internet, where there can be an awful lot of nasty minded people who just like making trouble for the sake of it.

So have either of you entered a quilt in The Irish Quilt Show?

Oh rosemary, you know me so well!
Had a fabulous visit and chat.... And a picture or two - though still in my camera. Am battling with an Irish sim card for my iPad so that I can stay in touch during the next week or so. Internet at this b&b very erratic, and expect it could get worse, or unavailable as we travel on. I much prefer B&B's to the much more impersonal hotels, but this also means that quality, conveniences and the people can be considerably different from one place to the next.
Onwards on our journey today.

PosyP wrote:

Well I expect that you met her in a public place and let people know where you were going beforehand Besides I should think that she is only going to mug you of your stash, given half a chance
Although it doesn't sound as if you have warned your kids against strangers offering them chocolates

I only joined the forum a year and a bit ago so that's how long I have known Lotti. My children were very funny when I picked them up from school today and told them that I had met Lotti from The Quilt Show forum. They said that I was always preaching to them about the dangers of 'internet friends' and that I didn't practice what I preach. However, when they saw the KILO of chocolates that Lotti brought they decided that she must be a good person!

As for hunting out fabric shops, well there are only about 5 in the whole country. The one closest to me is 'by appointment only'! Anyway, we are saving our money to spend at the IQFOI next week.

love the pic ! Whose your friend? Have patience with the signature...might take a try or three !

It's so weird putting my picture up when I hate photos of myself Now to work out how to put a signature.


Have fun Rita and Lotti have you known each other long on the forum? Wonder if they'll be hunting out fabric shops

Lorchen did you see Ricky when he came over for the dinner at Southport. He played the piano and showed his wonderful quilts.

WooHoo! You were successful with your profile picture.

Nice to see you Twiglet Love your self portrait

Margo wrote: Or to use it!

Twiglet - success! Nice to 'see' you.

Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Don't forget a camera!!