I read these posts and look at all the wonderful pictures, there is so much talent out there. Are you sharing your knowledge/talents with someone else? Maybe a daughter or sister. My grandmother started my interest years ago with embroidery and I love that she did that for me. I have tried to get my two friends interested in quilting. One of them has made a couple of quilts. I want to hold classes one day for children and teach them the basics of quilting. I think it is so important to keep the craft alive and well. Even the hand piecing and quilting. What do you guys think? :?: :roll:

My 23 year old daughter is "catching" the quilting bug.

I wish I had family that wanted to learn. My sister talks about it and I have taught a close friend. I don't have children just nieces and nephews.

I did join the adopt a newbie on the board. That is the only way of sharing I have right now.

Teaching someone else is a great idea!!

You should check out the 'newbie challenge' thread, if you would like to hone your teaching skills in the meantime. There are a lot of new to quilting people who frequent this board, and are wanting someone to teach new(to them) methods.

Any time there is an opportunity to share this wonderful occupation, I say, go for it! :thumbup:

I taught quilting to two co-workers at different times. Both times I created monsters. Last month I was showing a trapunto project at show and tell at my guild and the someone suggested I teach a class on it. Twenty minutes later I had set up a day and had 10 people sign up for it. This weekend I am getting my samples ready. I am looking forward to it. I never taught a group, but this may be my first step into the teaching world.

I am teaching my sil, she caught the quiliting bug.

Yes, I teach others. My neice is hooked.

I taught the first of three classes today, volunteering my time, if for Project Linus. All 5 are new to quilting, and they are haveing fun. :)

I teach on here all the time and I have helped a few friends through a quilt or two, as well as machine embroidery as well, I have taught all of my kids to sew as well,

I am teaching my grand daughter.

Over the years, I have taught my two sisters, SIL(and her daughter), many,many friends, teach a workshop, and I adopted a "newbie", AND on top of all this, I am still learning....

As I learn, I share. I help out our customers all the time. Some are already into quilting, some just starting. Today I had a customer who picked out her 2 fabrics and when I asked her how much she needed???? She said enough to make a twin size quilt. She didn't have a clue. HELP! I just LOVE it when they don't have a clue. I really LOVE it when they have never sewn and want to make a quilt, and have done NO research.
Oh there are so many who could use a teacher. Hats off to all who share.

My daughter is 3, and I already have a machine for her to learn on, I can't wait to take classes with her, and watch her create. Saying that, I hope she enjoys it as much as I do!!

Yes, my sister. We began our lessons about 2 years ago and she has made a few 4 patch quilts, mostly baby quilts, and one lap sized log cabin for herself. Just the other weekend I showed her how to make a simple pinwheel block, she's making her grandson a quilt for his Big Boys Bed. Next lesson is adding inner and outer borders and after that she wants to learn how to make chinese coin blocks. Her interest wanes sometimes as she also likes to knit and since she works has limited time for knitting and quilting. She thinks I'm a master quilter even though I've told her it's no where near the truth but it's nice to be someone's role model. May in Jersey

I love to get new quilters started I have taught many at quilts shops and guilds now once in awhile someone comes to my house to learn a techneque and I am happy to show them
things are so expensive now a days that it is hard to get the young people involved but when one shows up they are welcome

I am fairly new to the board and wasn't aware of the "adopt a newbie" I'll have to check it out. One of my two friends that wanted to learn bought fabric to make a bed sized quilt. I tried to talk her into making something small but no she wanted a quilt for her bed. We picked a simple trip around the world pattern. She did not have a sewing machine so we were working on hand piecing (all the more reason for learning something small)I think she may have gotten one or two rows done. She keeps talking about getting started again so the interest is still there, but the ambition is lacking. I'll keep working on her. :hunf:

My 11 year old daughter who is also catching the quilting bug! She also likes to make fun things like pencil pouches, cell phone holder, gift bags for her teachers. I too am learning from her!

I just taught my niece. She always made cloths.She moved in with me awhile back. Now she has made a table runner, placemats and is now working on her first quilt.

I have a class on Tuesday nights here at school. So far 3 adults and 4 students. And I have three 'adopted' newbies.

Is your friend who's doing the around the world by hand starting at the center or along an edge? And what size are her squares?

If you do it by hand, I think it's really easier to start at the center and just add one color at a time in stairsteps around using one continuous thread. I'm to the last few rounds at the corners on mine. Definitely a lengthy project (2.5" squares, queen/king size), but well worth it, as I'm considering this one my triumph of color coordination...a collection of greens that "shouldn't" have looked right together but are coming out gorgeous (if I may say so myself!)

Tell her to hang in there...it really is worth all the time and effort. When the sides of the diamond get really big (more than ten squares per side) it helps to set a goal of just getting one side done today or this week, rather than "oh my goodness, how can I get 4x19 done in this lifetime...and I'll still have to work my way out to the corners...it's not even halfway done..." Ask me how I know??? Mine almost became a card table cover at one point!

I am teaching my 10 yr. old GD to sew. She loves it. Also I was at a quilt retreat this weekend with seasoned quilters. We were all teaching each other different ways to accomplish the same objective. Many of us are self-taught quilters and accomplish what we want to, but many times there is an easier way to do it.

My daughters (16 and 13) and I are learning together. Every summer we pick something new to learn - this past summer it was quilting!

My Grandmother taught me I have always loved sewing My Sister and I go to quilt Classes together and have so much fun . I taught my daughter to sew about 16 yrs ago and she is hooked also now my Gransons Girlfriend loves my sewing room and has learned a lot

I am teaching my two granddaughters (8 and 11) quilting. They have already learned how to do counted cross stitch and plastic canvas. The younger one tried crocheting but did not like it; maybe when she is older. Both won first prize blue ribbons for their doll quilts. So far quilting seems to have won out; the older one is doing a lap quilt and the younger one has her sights set on winning "Best in Show". Have to get her to go on to a smaller wall hanging, then to larger pieces step by step. Have a friend who, for her daughter's birthday party, supplied knitting needles and yarn and taught the guests how to knit (she is by the way a fabulous knitter). I find it sad that the young people are not taught needlework; it will be the only way to continue the tradition.

I am teaching my two grandchildren who live close to me to sew and quilt. My grandaughter, age 10, is particularly interested and very determined to do things correctly. It's very rewarding. She and her brother (age 8) made a cloth book for another cousin during summer break last year.

my Grannie started me on sewing. To my knowledge she only made one quilt and I have it. She never finished it. She did make lots of other little things though and we learned how to crochet together. Now I've taught my two oldest the basics of sewing but the only interest they have is to fix seams or hems. My 11yo dd though has made one quilt already and loves to sew. I'm learning how to knit now but I admit quilting is what I love.

My grand mother got me into quilting, she has since passed away and never knew that my daughter is addicted too. Yes we should keep the crafts alive.

I've taught friends the basics of quilting. I have taught a friend how to do needlework. I know just enough crafts that I don't mind showing someone how to do it. :)

I have taught two people to quilt so far - two friends. One already knew the basic basics... the other started from scratch... My son has made two or three table toppers - but that is the extent of his curiosity. :) I am contemplating offering quilt classes at church for the young girls. I am looking into it. I hope it works out. If just one of them caught the bug it'd be great. I hope to teach my daughter one day - but she's not THAT interested yet.

My grandmother planted the seed when I was about 8. Since then I have taken classes over the years.

I was involved in 4H for 12 and now have one 14 year old that hand quilts better than I ever did. Her stitches are phenomnal. I've adopted her as my granddaughters do not live near. My daughter is also a newbie and doesn't live nearby either.

And I have six ladies at the church who took a handpiecing class from me recently and we plan to start up again next month. We will be make quilts ranging in size using the "jewel box" pattern. They all seem excited about it.

Yes, I have always said, "each one, teach one".

Suz

I have two wonderful sons and two adorable grandsons. Unfortunately, sewing inside is much too confining for them! My sweet DIL is also an outdoorsy person. However, they seem to appreciate whatever I make for them.

We have a weekly quilting group at my mom's house. We have 4 generations quilting, my mom, my daughter and daughter in law and my 10 year old niece. I am the teacher in the group.

I teach young women from my church 2 months in the summer, I use this as a teaching class and at the same time we make things for our church Craft Sale, like placemats, pot holders, baby blankets, crazy quilt pillows, string quilts, etc. I also teach whoever wants to learn -the basics of sewing, quilting, knowing your sewing machine, cleaning and maintaining it. It's lots of fun and it helps me get rid of some of my fabric that has accumalated.

I like this idea - I was wondering when would be a good time for the girls at our church - the summer may be perfect - maybe they can spend one entire day with me???

I have two granddaughters. They both quilt. The 10 year old enjoys sewing more than the 13 year old, but I have finally discovered what really gets her creative juices flowing...crazy quilts or designing new quilts. She (the 13 yo) is also fantastic with color. I am eager to see how her talent developes. They both have free access to my scrap bag and come up with really cute projects. I bought each of them a Kenmore for Christmas several years ago and the machines are really getting a workout.

I enjoy sharing what I am learning with others. My oldest daughter made a knotted quilt when she was in college but doesn't have time or desire to do it now. Perhaps when her boys are grown. My youngest daughter made her first quilt last spring and is now working on her second. I am so proud of her and what she has accomplished. I have taught a log cabin class at my church and another class at our local quilt shop.

I am learning to quilt. Penny.D

Got my two sisters started and now they can't be stopped. They share a gammill quilter and love to spend time together. I am far enough from them that I miss half the fun!! But they in turn are teaching others. Joy!

I have had this idea for a couple of years and have tried holding a "sewing bee" once a month in my home, hoping that someone besides my sister and daughter might be interested. Any ideas on how we might stir up the interests in the "fast fading" arts of our grandmothers? :?:

Keep inviting people over and perhaps if you all work on the same project, you can help each other out as to fabric choice, pattern, colors, etc. If it's a group project maybe they might participate . Send out a pattern to a few, ask if they would be interested, set a date for shopping together to get the supplies needed, this would break the ice and all could start at the same time

Quilting grannie (mommie)

I am so glad you adopted me. Thanks to all of you who are willing to share your knowledge with us newbies.