My first quilt was when I was a Girl Scout. It was embroidered squares alternated with fabric. we tied it and donated it.
My first official quilt was a king size log cabin. I just read about a log cabin and cut the strips by hand. I hand quilted it. It is still on my bed and it is 27 years old. I thought I would never do another quilt. 5 years later I did one for my neice and have been quilting ever since.
I am just thinking about one for my nephew (who was born before I started quilting) who is getting married next year.