Originally Posted by Millstream Mom
There are so many wonderful quilters out there that I thought I'd play "Tell Me About...." I'm sure there are some fascinating quilting stories!
Who taught you how to quilt?
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
What do you do with the quilts you make?
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
Why do you quilt?
I taught myself to quilt. My first quilt was "grandmother's garden" I still have it and its a UFO - I'm hand quilting it, it was all sewn by hand (king size). I don't have one favorite, but if I had to choose I'd say "Precious Cargo" a baby quilt I made for a past student who now works with my husband. It's bright appliqued trains. I give my quilts away as gifts. The oldest one is my first one. I don't belong to any guilds nor do I show my quilts anywhere. I encourage others only by sharing what I'm doing and I tell everyone about this board. I quilt because I love fabric, I love to touch fabric and the art of it. I love handmade things and the history of quiltmaking. Its such a facinating art form. And practical too!