Who taught you how to quilt?
I was taught to quilt by my grandma and a neighbor lady at the age of 12 when I wanted to do what they did and wanted to make a gift.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
Lemoyne star, not a good pattern to begin with. LOL!
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
Yes, it came back to me by the owners daughter when she passed away.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
My favorite is always the current one I'm working one, I always think it is the best one!
What do you do with the quilts you make?
Some I keep, most I give away to friends and family or charity.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
Two of my grandma's from the early nineteen 100s. One applique and one simple patchwork.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
I do not belong to a guild, used to but they demanded too much of my time and at the time didn't have time to give. Now that we are retired we are more busy with family and traveling so a guild doesn't fit our lifestyle.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
NO, I just sew for me.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
Yes, have introduced several to quilting including my two sisters.
Why do you quilt?
I guess part of it is the artist in me, as the tops are the fun part! I started quilting at a very young age of 12 cause I wanted to make a gift. I made baby quilts into my twenties to give to siblings as they had children. (I'm one of 11 siblings and have 32 nieces and nephews.) Soon after my children were born I saw an antique quilt I wanted but it was too expensive so I reproduced it! Tea dyed, the whole nine yards. Still have it.