Hi, I'm Melanie. I've been quilting since I got my sewing machine for Christmas last year. I only do machine quilting as I don't have the patience or skill for hand quilting, and I'm fine with that...
The largest quilt I've made is a quilt for my daughter's twin bed for her 4th birthday in July last year. I'm working on one for my oldest son's 8th birthday coming up in March right now. I designed it, although it's based on some I found on the internet (when I was teaching we used to joke about there being no novel ideas, so I'm okay with using someone else's brain storm). He's a big fan of the Legend of Zelda games, so it's Link holding a triforce. I also just pieced the top of a long wall hanging that is inspired by the games as well (it is my own design).
Oh, and personally, let's see, I have three kids with a fourth on the way, due in early June. My husband and our family live in western, PA just outside of Pittsburgh....it's cold and I really need to make more quilts to keep us warm. And, we have a dog that likes to stay near me at all times when I'm home, which can be a bit of a challenge for a rapidly growing pregnant woman hopping between an ironing board and sewing machine table!!