Who taught you how to quilt? Self taught. - I watched a lot of quilting and craft shows in the early 90s when my girls were young. I have always loved quilts so I got hooked. I would go to shows and think I could do this. So I did. I still to this day have never taken an actual class.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? - It was a Christmas table runner. The block was a diamond star that was made in red fabric and then had green fabric around the points to look like leaves. It was kind of a hard pattern for a first quilting project.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? - No they were given away as Christmas presents along with home made pear butter, and seedless blackberry jam in a gift basket. I made 3 of them one for my mom, for my MIL and my step mom.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? - That's hard. I think it's my avatar or the one I made for my dad's 70th birthday
What do you do with the quilts you make? - I give them as gifts or use them on my bed.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? - One that was made by a great grandma or aunt. I don't have the history just know that it was made by someone on my mom's side of the family. Probably in the early 30s
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? I am planning on joining a guild this month Mid Vally Quilt Guild.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? - No, but my dad wanted me to enter his quilt in the fair.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes.
Why do you quilt? I like to create. It's a challenge. I like challenges.
What a great idea for a thread - thanks.
My Dad's 70th BIrthday quilt
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