Great thread! Here's my story:
Who taught you how to quilt?
--I’m a self taught quilter although my Mom started teaching me how to sew clothes when I was about 7 (I’m 49 now)
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
--It was called Leap Frog and was a jelly roll quilt
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
--Yes
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
--It’s hard to pick just one; I have many favorites although I am partial to Irish Chain and quilts with stars in them. I don’t know why tho – they just appeal to me. The quilt in my avatar is also one of my favorites. The original pattern used fabrics depicting northern scenes (cabin on a lake, loons, canoes, etc), but I adapted it to reflect the southwest since that’s where I live now.
What do you do with the quilts you make?
--Give to friends and family, Project Linus, Wounded Warrior, and some I keep for me! I’ve sold 2 quilts as well.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
--My first quilt (Leap Frog) that I made about 4 years ago
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
--American Sewing Guild; I have attended a couple of workshops
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
--No
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
--Yes
Why do you quilt?
--Creative outlet now that I live in AZ and I don’t garden as much as when I lived in NY. Also, the social aspect. I have made several “quilting buddies”.