csharp

Love reading all these stories...like different chapters in a good novel. I retired in 2006 and got interested in quilting when I saw lovely quilts at the state fairs or different quilt shows. Things I could never afford, I thought. My sis had a memory quilt made for my mom and it was wonderful. Hubby thought I should try to do one for our family using my computer skills and newly acquired interest in quilting. Bought a book, followed the pattern, and it hangs in my hallway. Learned later I probably should have started out with a simpler project, but I didn't know any better, so it was on to the next project after that. Now I have several vintage machines as well as some fancy computerized ones, and this board has kept me inspired every day. Hated sewing in my earlier days. First project was in 4-H in fifth grade. Never liked it, but I learned more than I thought. I never forgot how to thread a machine.

Bluebell

I learned to knit and crochet around the age of eight. Mum couldn't teach me as she did everything left handed. She did beautiful embroidery, but all with her left hand. Her two sisters taught me to knit and read patterns. Great Granny taught me to crochet granny squares blankets. I learned to sew at junior school, then on a sewing machine at Secondary Modern (High School) In my teens I made satin flared trousers, waistcoats, hot pants, dresses, etc. It was the 70's. When my son was born I made his baby layette and knitted his toddler jumpers (Fair Isle tank tops). When work colleagues had babies I would knit baby clothes and blankets. Now I have retired and have grandchildren I have started quilting. I made my first quilt last year, then made quilts and Christmas Stockings for them last Christmas. I'm still knitting and crocheting for friends and family, but mainly improving on my quilting. I love it. This board is fabulous and I learn so much. Also, youtube is great. It gives me the courage to keep trying because "Practice makes perfect". Thank you all you quilters out there.