Tell me about you!
08-19-2010, 04:53 AM
#51
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Queensland Australia
Posts: 2,654
What a great thread... here goes
Who taught me how to quilt, I'm self taught, made my first quilt in 1987
What pattern, it was Eleanor Burns Log Cabin Quilt in a Day, it took me 6 weeks and I made it for my son
do I still have my first quilt, sadly no, I think my son loved it to death
Which is my favourite, I have several, a King size Cream Lace which taught me lots of different techniques, a Teddy Bear applique quilt for my first grandchild (still waiting) and my Baltimore Album quilt that took me 10 years to needleturn applique.
What do I do with my quilts, give them to family members
Oldest Quilt - really don't have an old one
Do I belong to a guild or club and attend workshops, yes I belong to 2 groups, I attend an annual retreat with one group who I support by making small quilts for women who have suffered miscarriages or stillbirths, the other group I belong to meet every week and in between quilting, eating, chatting and laughing we make quilts for the childrens ward at our local hospital. I also love attending workshops when I can.
Ever entered a quilt in a show, yes I have, scary at first and I was lucky to win a Blue Ribbon
Have I encouraged others, Yes my daughter started learning patchwork and quilting when she was 8, she is now 27 and thinking of starting a Dear Jane Quilt. I also taught patchwork and quilting classes for many years
Why do I quilt, it makes me happy, my husband always says he knows where to find me I'm always working in the factory (sewing room)
Who taught me how to quilt, I'm self taught, made my first quilt in 1987
What pattern, it was Eleanor Burns Log Cabin Quilt in a Day, it took me 6 weeks and I made it for my son
do I still have my first quilt, sadly no, I think my son loved it to death
Which is my favourite, I have several, a King size Cream Lace which taught me lots of different techniques, a Teddy Bear applique quilt for my first grandchild (still waiting) and my Baltimore Album quilt that took me 10 years to needleturn applique.
What do I do with my quilts, give them to family members
Oldest Quilt - really don't have an old one
Do I belong to a guild or club and attend workshops, yes I belong to 2 groups, I attend an annual retreat with one group who I support by making small quilts for women who have suffered miscarriages or stillbirths, the other group I belong to meet every week and in between quilting, eating, chatting and laughing we make quilts for the childrens ward at our local hospital. I also love attending workshops when I can.
Ever entered a quilt in a show, yes I have, scary at first and I was lucky to win a Blue Ribbon
Have I encouraged others, Yes my daughter started learning patchwork and quilting when she was 8, she is now 27 and thinking of starting a Dear Jane Quilt. I also taught patchwork and quilting classes for many years
Why do I quilt, it makes me happy, my husband always says he knows where to find me I'm always working in the factory (sewing room)
08-19-2010, 05:20 AM
#52
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Raleigh,NC
Posts: 1,962
Who taught you how to quilt? this group
What pattern was the first quilt you made? nine patch
Do you still have your 1st quilt? no
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? my last one, I improved in my sewing
What do you do with the quilts you make? I haven't made a huge quilt, yet I am learning
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?One from someone that sent me one from the group about a month ago
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No and thanks for reminding me, need to find one in the area
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? not yet
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? yes
Why do you quilt? fun, really relaxing
What pattern was the first quilt you made? nine patch
Do you still have your 1st quilt? no
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? my last one, I improved in my sewing
What do you do with the quilts you make? I haven't made a huge quilt, yet I am learning
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?One from someone that sent me one from the group about a month ago
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No and thanks for reminding me, need to find one in the area
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? not yet
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? yes
Why do you quilt? fun, really relaxing
08-19-2010, 05:30 AM
#53
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fort White, Fl
Posts: 2,689
Who taught you how to quilt? My paternal grandmother
What pattern was the first quilt you made? simple nine patch from scaps and yarn tied
Do you still have your 1st quilt? No
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? They are all favorite
What do you do with the quilts you make? Usually give them away. The big ones are for family and the baby ones are for whoever
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? My sister still has her sons baby quilt from over 46 years ago.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?Yes
Why do you quilt? I love to take color and create something from it. It has always amazed me that you can take a blank piece of cloth and make something beautiful just like an artist and his paintings.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? simple nine patch from scaps and yarn tied
Do you still have your 1st quilt? No
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? They are all favorite
What do you do with the quilts you make? Usually give them away. The big ones are for family and the baby ones are for whoever
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? My sister still has her sons baby quilt from over 46 years ago.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?Yes
Why do you quilt? I love to take color and create something from it. It has always amazed me that you can take a blank piece of cloth and make something beautiful just like an artist and his paintings.
08-19-2010, 05:48 AM
#54
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Posts: 152
Who taught you how to quilt?
I'm pretty much self taught. I came from a quilting family and can remember sitting at the quilting frame with Mom's friends at their club meetings and doing some hand quilting. I had an appointment for a lesson at Joanne Fabrics when I decided to get serious about it, but when I went to my class, the person teaching (the manager at the time) was so much interested in the salesman who was there that I was not even acknowledged so I went home and did it on my own.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?My first quilt was a Double Irish Chain
Do you still have your 1st quilt?No - that was given to our eldest son.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?My favorite was a sampler - it was hand quilted and I gave that to our 2nd son and his wife. But the one in my collection that I treasure was made for me by my mother-in-law. She did it as she was losing her sight from her diabetes and the work is not good, but it means a lot to me.
What do you do with the quilts you make?I have made and given quilts to our 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 4 gr grand children and am now getting a stash of them made for future members of the family.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?The oldest that I have was made about 1928 by my fraternal grandmother as a wedding present for my parents.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No - I hate going to meetings!
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes
Why do you quilt? It is my creative outlet.
I'm pretty much self taught. I came from a quilting family and can remember sitting at the quilting frame with Mom's friends at their club meetings and doing some hand quilting. I had an appointment for a lesson at Joanne Fabrics when I decided to get serious about it, but when I went to my class, the person teaching (the manager at the time) was so much interested in the salesman who was there that I was not even acknowledged so I went home and did it on my own.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?My first quilt was a Double Irish Chain
Do you still have your 1st quilt?No - that was given to our eldest son.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?My favorite was a sampler - it was hand quilted and I gave that to our 2nd son and his wife. But the one in my collection that I treasure was made for me by my mother-in-law. She did it as she was losing her sight from her diabetes and the work is not good, but it means a lot to me.
What do you do with the quilts you make?I have made and given quilts to our 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 4 gr grand children and am now getting a stash of them made for future members of the family.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?The oldest that I have was made about 1928 by my fraternal grandmother as a wedding present for my parents.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No - I hate going to meetings!
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes
Why do you quilt? It is my creative outlet.
My first quilt
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Oldest quilt in my collection
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08-19-2010, 06:12 AM
#55
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Candler, NC
Posts: 146
Originally Posted by Millstream Mom
There are so many wonderful quilters out there that I thought I'd play "Tell Me About...." I'm sure there are some fascinating quilting stories!
Who taught you how to quilt? Took a class, I could not follow the books this was 1991 or so.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Rail fence
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, on the guest bed right now.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? I am working on a hunter's star with 30's fabric, almost done. Currently my favorite.
What do you do with the quilts you make? I am slow so there is always someone in line.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? The rail fence, the only queen size I will ever quilt by hand.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes to both, if I had more money I would attend more workshops.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? Not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Of course.
Why do you quilt?
Who taught you how to quilt? Took a class, I could not follow the books this was 1991 or so.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Rail fence
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, on the guest bed right now.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? I am working on a hunter's star with 30's fabric, almost done. Currently my favorite.
What do you do with the quilts you make? I am slow so there is always someone in line.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? The rail fence, the only queen size I will ever quilt by hand.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes to both, if I had more money I would attend more workshops.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? Not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Of course.
Why do you quilt?
I love this board.
Blessings to all,
Sharon
08-19-2010, 06:17 AM
#56
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 1,853
I have always sewn. I used to make all my girls clothes. Over the years they stopped wanting the clothes mom made so I switched to quilting. I went to the Sisters Quilt Show one year and I was hooked. I took a class at my LQS and have been quilting ever since.
My first full quilt was a stack and wack that my daughter has. My favorite quilt was the one I just gave my nephew for his wedding present. It was crossed stitched iris that my mother did before she passed away. I took the blocks and quilted them into a huge king sized quilt. My nephew cried when he saw the quilt, because he could remember his Grandma cross-stitching the block. It meant alot to him.
I have several quilts that my Grandmother made back in the 40's that I inherited when my mother passed away.
I don't belong to a quild, because I work full time and they meet during the day. But a friend of mine and I go to quilt classes together whenever we get a chance. I also go to a quilting retreat twice a year put on my Tater Patch Quilts in Merrill, OR at the Box R Ranch. This year I am making Raggedy Ann and Andy quilts for the Quilts for Kids.
My husband and I go to the Sisters Quilt Show every year. We both enjoy the works of art.
I quilt because it gives me the chance to sew. I love to sew. Sewing is an artistic outlet for me and I love it. I can't wait to retire to quilt all the time.
My first full quilt was a stack and wack that my daughter has. My favorite quilt was the one I just gave my nephew for his wedding present. It was crossed stitched iris that my mother did before she passed away. I took the blocks and quilted them into a huge king sized quilt. My nephew cried when he saw the quilt, because he could remember his Grandma cross-stitching the block. It meant alot to him.
I have several quilts that my Grandmother made back in the 40's that I inherited when my mother passed away.
I don't belong to a quild, because I work full time and they meet during the day. But a friend of mine and I go to quilt classes together whenever we get a chance. I also go to a quilting retreat twice a year put on my Tater Patch Quilts in Merrill, OR at the Box R Ranch. This year I am making Raggedy Ann and Andy quilts for the Quilts for Kids.
My husband and I go to the Sisters Quilt Show every year. We both enjoy the works of art.
I quilt because it gives me the chance to sew. I love to sew. Sewing is an artistic outlet for me and I love it. I can't wait to retire to quilt all the time.
08-19-2010, 06:59 AM
#57
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 1,911
Who taught you how to quilt? My grandmother taught me to love it, Lorraine G. at our local community college taught me how. And I'm a lot self-taught.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Nine Patch and Rail.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, it hangs in my sewing room.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? Oh I couldn't possibly name a favorite. I'm partial to the "Winning Hand" that I made for my son. His is called "Salsa" (see below)
What do you do with the quilts you make? Most are gifts, some go to charity, some stay here, one is on my bed, two are in our family room to wrap up in, two are on a quilt rack, and all the cat quilts hang in the stairwell.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? Two that my grandmother made that are around 70 years old. I had some older ones, but I donated them to a museum.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes, I belong to a guild, No I don't attend workshops.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No, but maybe next year.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? No. Everyone I know says it looks too tedious. My best friend says that all those little pieces make her itch.
Why do you quilt? Because I love the color and the order, and the feeling of gratification that comes from giving them away and showing them off.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Nine Patch and Rail.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, it hangs in my sewing room.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? Oh I couldn't possibly name a favorite. I'm partial to the "Winning Hand" that I made for my son. His is called "Salsa" (see below)
What do you do with the quilts you make? Most are gifts, some go to charity, some stay here, one is on my bed, two are in our family room to wrap up in, two are on a quilt rack, and all the cat quilts hang in the stairwell.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? Two that my grandmother made that are around 70 years old. I had some older ones, but I donated them to a museum.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes, I belong to a guild, No I don't attend workshops.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No, but maybe next year.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? No. Everyone I know says it looks too tedious. My best friend says that all those little pieces make her itch.
Why do you quilt? Because I love the color and the order, and the feeling of gratification that comes from giving them away and showing them off.
My son's quilt, "Salsa"
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08-19-2010, 07:00 AM
#58
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: West Blocton, Alabama
Posts: 3
Well I haven't quilted yet. I'm hoping to start my first one soon. That's why I joined, I'm hoping to get lotsa help and encouragement. Someday I hope to be able to answer all these question. It sound like such fun. I love to sew, knit, crochet, quilting seems like such a exciting new way to express your individuality. All suggestion are welcomed.
08-19-2010, 07:04 AM
#59
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Homer, Alaska
Posts: 72
I am a self taught quilter - (I started out making clothes years ago) - My first quilt was a green log cabin and it was donated to science...I have taken a paper piecing class and worked part time at a quilt shop. I gave a couple to the food pantry for a raffle - and do others for family and some stay at home.. I sew to get away from computers and work it is my time... to meditate and enjoy life.
08-19-2010, 07:17 AM
#60
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: the hot desert
Posts: 15
Who taught you how to quilt? I taught myself--I have sewn for many years and have so many fabric scraps that I thought I would just put them to use.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Stars and Bars
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes--Im a a new quilter and just finished the top a few weeks ago.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
What do you do with the quilts you make? I haven't decided yet-- I will keep them until I find a home for them.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I have quilts done my my childrens great- grandmother
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? no
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? no
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? yes
Why do you quilt? I quilt because it occupies my time and I love the accomplishment of the finished product
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Stars and Bars
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes--Im a a new quilter and just finished the top a few weeks ago.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
What do you do with the quilts you make? I haven't decided yet-- I will keep them until I find a home for them.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I have quilts done my my childrens great- grandmother
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? no
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? no
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? yes
Why do you quilt? I quilt because it occupies my time and I love the accomplishment of the finished product
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