Suzanne57

Both of my grandmothers quilted, one loved her version of crazy quilting and tied her quilts, the other hated piecing but loved the hand quilting. A great grandmother also quilted. I don't recall any aunts quilting. My mom made me a crazy quilt like her mother used to make. I have a couple of cousins who quilt. My sister has pieced a quilt, then my sister in law quilted it and has a small business quilting for other people. So far all I have done so far is piece some tops and collect tubs of fabric for future quilting. The first picture is the quilt my great grandmother made my parents back in the 50s and the second is the one my mom made me. They're both all hand sewn.

susie-susie-susie

My great grandmother made a quilt for me before I was born--I still have it. My grandmother didn't quilt, but she had a shirt and embroidery shop, so was probably tired of sewing by the time she went home. She did beautiful crochet and made tablecloths and bed spreads. My mom made a lot of clothes, but struggled with it, so I don't think she enjoyed it very much. My aunt was also a wonderful seamstress, so I guess I should say yes. I have 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters and none of them show any interest.
Sue

justflyingin

I am the first in my family to quilt. My mom sewed my whole "early life" but didn't quilt.

Boston1954

My mother did a lot of sewing, but only one quilt. I know of no one else in my family to be interested in quilting, aside from my sister.

Sync

No quilters on my side of the family ... lol ..... but if you want to talk about my hubby's side, that's another story. We have 3 vintage quilts from his paternal great-grandmom and grandmom. My DMIL was a quilter too and she was the one who gently pushed me into quilting.

monopas

Well, I can prove it back to my father's great grandmother, from whom I have a quilt top that I may finally finish into a quilt one day when I feel like I'm good enough. My paternal great-grandmother and grandmother may have done some quilting, but they were both crocheters living in travel trailers by the time I came along. My mother's mother sewed a lot, and did some simple quilting. I have one of the few she made. My mother has done some quilting, but doesn't really have the time to get deeply into it, she does cross-stitch and sashiko.

I'm learning. I started with fixing older machines to get over my fear of them, and I just made my first quilted coaster a few days ago. Today I'm going to finish a pair of mug rugs for a Christmas gift exchange.

HouseDragon

My father's side of the family never talked about their history and his mother died when I was twelve.

My mother was a fabulous baker but did no handwork. Since her mother died when my Mom was five years old, I know nothing about her parents or grandparents. However, her second oldest sister was a quilter and I have three of Aunty Inez' quilts in just retrieved and still partially unpacked storage.

The horrible thing is that I'd bought archive boxes and tissue to pack those three quilts for storage. They were carefully cleaned and put into the boxes which were then sealed and put in the room with all the stuff to go into long term storage while we were living abroad. Fast forward fifteen years to when we sold that house and had to empty the store-room. I discovered one of the evil packers had opened the quilt boxes and dumped the quilts out into a out-of-sight area. We had hours left to finish sorting and sending the "keepers" to the long term storage with the rest of our things. My precious quilts were covered with mouse droppings and pee. I had to put them into the washer and dryer one at a time. Yes, that further damaged them but the alternative was worse.

I am enjoying reading about all your interesting histories. How I wish I'd asked questions when everyone was still alive.

crossginny

my mom, her mother and grandma's mother all quilted. Mom is one of 6 daughters........mom and 1 aunt are the only ones still actively quilting--2 of her sisters have said they are not making any more quilts. of my generation only 1 cousin and I quilt.
On my dad's side, grandma sewed constantly but not quilts. Her mother quilted. Mom was given some blocks made by this great grandma and mom made them into a baby quilt for me before I was born. I still have this quilt, but it is in very rough condition....it's been used by 4 babies though. : )

Jackie Spencer

My mother could make anything, but never learned to make a quilt. She apolstered furniture, and made most of her 5 childrens clothing. Imagine my joy when she asked me to teach her how!! Before she passed away she had made several quilts, which we treasure now, and of course I have my special memories of the time we spent together making them.

maryb119

My mom and grandmothers were wonderful seamstresses. I learned from them. I was a teenager before I ever had a 'store bought' dress. They sewed mostly clothes but each have made a few quilts. My mom bought a long arm when she retired and did long arm quilting for several years until her health didn't allow her to stand anymore. I bought her long arm and am continuing the quilting. I have done way more piecing and quilting then either of my grandmothers did. My DD is a quilter and so is her DD. The tradition continues.....