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? I learned to sew in Home Ec. Class and my mother helped me with Garment sewing;learned the quilting thing on my own but Mom is also a quilter so I have resources to go to.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Half-Square Triangle in flannels
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? Non-matching block patterns and others too.
What do you do with the quilts you make? I give some away to chilren/grandchildren/relatives and donate some for fundraising; others I keep for personal use. Really haven't made that many.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? Made in 1998
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes I belong to 2 guilds and try to find resonable priced workshops that fit into my work schedule.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? Yes
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes
Why do you quilt? It took some time to become comfortable with quilting. I was scared I cut or sew something wrong and mess up the patter and material.