My 1st quilt I made 44 years ago. Just blue and white blocks. In the white blocks I painted a birds in each representing the 50 states with banners under them. It was very popular with Artex paints. I just recovered the quilt last year and my kids were horrified as they loved it even if it had faded. This year I found the same pattern and paints and I will do one for each of my kids, as they miss the old one. Now I am not as proud of my work as it was very primitive but enjoy my childrens' memories of its use year after year. I am smiling and my heart is full of joy as my love for my family has been recognized. I hope you all have some of these joys to report.