Who taught you how to quilt?
-- I taught myself the basics which was enough for pillows, but I went to a sampler class to get a better idea. Both of my grandmothers were crafters and I think I am genetically predisposed.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
-- a sampler, but that is not finished - just a top. The first one I finished was a floral in white and lavender for my brother's wedding and then a log cabin in black and white for my sister (same year)
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
-- nope, it was gifted and is still in use.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
--my "Nightmare on Elm Street" quilt is my cuddle quilt. It is washed so often that it's starting to get that silky-shiny look in spots. It's an uneven 9-patch with alternating hour-glass (or something like that) done in all fall colors. The nasty b-tch at he LQS told me that all those colors would be awful (hence the name).
What do you do with the quilts you make?
--mostly I talk of making quilts because I spend my time here, chatting. lol THe others are primarily gifts. DH has one, and one sort of had an accident and got to stay by default.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
-- A wall hanging my MIL's grandmother made. It may be from the 40s?
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
--not currently. I may go back next year. Right now, this QB is guild enough. But I try to take in some workshops at the LQS.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
--Nope. Not good enough. And when I get good enough, I still won't. Too many quilt police out there in the real world.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
--Any chance I get. Not sure how successful.
Why do you quilt?
It keeps me out of bars. lol
Actually, it fulfills the creative need. Love to touch the fabric and ogle the colors. It's my religion.