Cagey

Mine was a disappearing nine patch. Still have it hanging on the wall in my quiltroom.

redkimba

I've worked on lots of quilts so I really don't remember my absolute first one. However the one that I put together and quilted all by myself was a University of Texas lap quilt. I gave it to my Dad when I finished it.

IAmCatOwned

My first quilt was a sampler. Never finished. The blocks are in my orphan block box. My first FINISHED quilt was a table runner and I still have the book that the pattern was in. I kept the quilt.

sewmuch

My first was the rail fence, the teacher said "keep your first quilt", so I still have it 11 years later....

TeresaPendino

My first was a crib size hourglass for my next to oldest son who is now 15. Still have it, well used to the point that I need to do some major repairs to the extent of fabric adding.

gollytwo

Log Cabin
I used it til it wore out
Now in a closet and will be used some day in place of a batt in a quilt I make for myself

maryb119

My first was a sun bonnet sue done with fabic paints. I did everything wrong. It has 5/8 seams and was made with a cotton/ poly blend fabric. I made it twin size for my DD's bed when she went from the crib to a big girl bed. She's now 38 and she still has the quilt. It's not one of my best ones but its sure been loved.

raedar63

Quilt in a day king size log cabin, I gave it to my dad. It is stuffed in a closet . I should go swipe it!

huntannette

Mine was a queen sized Drunkard`s Path , handpieced and handquilted called"The turtle that Wanted to Fly" and my daughter has it...took me two yrs to make....

Marrinb123

I started quilting twenty+ years ago with a 'rail fence'. I kept the quilt on a guest bed in a spare bedroom, but the colors were all in the medium ranges and it didn't suit my love of contrast. I recently gave the quilt to my mom for her guest bedroom and she loves it. Rail fence is an easy pattern for the beginner. I graduated to a 'trip around the world' and then to log cabin and a sampler. I now design my own quilts and like to change things up a bit, mixing stars with log cabins and other variations. I recommend either the log cabin or the rail fence for a beginner - they work up fast and you can see them start to take shape, which is an encouragement to go on. Best of luck with your new (addictive) hobby!