Originally Posted by dallen4350

I'm still a newbie. I have only finished two quilts.
This is my first one. I haven't come so far... yet.
Seeing all the beautiful quilts on the board keep me inspired.
Thanks everyone!

Originally Posted by karenm36

This is my first quilt made less than a year ago for my DDILove's father. He is a police officer and suffered a severe stroke on the job. I wanted to make him something to let him know that we were thinking of him and to encourage him during his long months of rehab that I knew were before him.

Found out he was an avid Texas Tech. fan and so I ordered the Tech fabric online. Then took it to the LQS and told the woman helping me that I was there to get complementary fabric and a pattern. One small hitch...I could barely sew a straight seam and knew NOTHING about quilting! Instead of wondering why on earth would I try something so ambitious...she helped me find the right pattern and material. Also gave me TONS of help and encouragement so that I could go home and give it a try. Three and a half weeks later...I had a quilt! And...was hooked for life! ;-)

Originally Posted by Carol in Colorado

I'm kind of embarassed to show my first quilt, but for better or worse, here it is. After my mother (the only quilter in the family) passed away, I took all of her homemade dresses, cut them up, and made lap quilts for my two sisters, my two daughters, and I. I had no idea what I was doing but we have a great keepsake from our mom. That was three years ago and even though I still don't know what I'm doing most of the time, I am definitely addicted!!