I started in 1975 with an appliqued dog quilt for a friend who was pregnant. Then an 8 pointed star in red, white, and blue. Followed by a Dresden Plate, 2 appliqued sea shell quilts, queen sized, and a sampler. I had teen agers and I needed something to keep me sane! The 2 sea shells were wedding presents for DD and DS. They were married a week apart. I made DD's wedding gown and veil during that time also. And moved from Pensacola to Memphis. I was a true blue Navy Wife! O for a little of that energy now! All those were done with scissors and a yard stick.