Oops, and I always say I can't do paper-piecing 'cause I'm not dyslexic! Better make that 1970, I'm getting old but not THAT old. Did they even have nurses in 1790?
Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Sadly, my first quilt was made in 1790 when I was in nursing school. It was from a Simplicity pattern and the instructions didn't say anything about 1/4" seams so I did the usual 5/8" seams and pressed them open. It was for my baby sisters' bed. The fabrics were a solid and floral each of a pastel pink, blue, and green. The pattern was a pinwheel. All went well till the quilting part...that's when I could have used a little hands on instruction! I tied it in each quadrant and in the center. Can you imagine?! The girls loved it but needless to say the first time it got laundered it turned into a lumpy, bumpy mess. So, it is now disintegrating in the Salisbury landfill!
Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
This was my first quilt ever. I thought about putting it on my etsy site. Did you guys keep your first quilt?
Wow Dixie Chunk...you must be REALLY OLD :lol: :lol: 1790??