Way back when I was a little boy, I remember sitting at the feet of my Meemaw (Grandma), and Great Aunts "helping" them while they made quilts. I loved playing with the fabrics, and wanted to sit behind the sewing machine so badly! However, my job was to cut apart the pieces that were being chain stitched. Those were some of the happiest days of my life spending time with them in their sewing rooms. Never did I think one day I would actually have a sewing room of my own. One in which I would be making quilts! Well, it happened this year! I used my grandmother's old Spartan sewing machine and made Christmas gifts for my family this year. I will share other pics when the quilts come back from the quilter. This quilt is going to my wonderful parents. Shhhh.....don't tell them! They have no clue! This was made using an "Origins" layer cake and charm pack, along with some additional yardage for borders. I used this tutorial! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxC-0...&feature=feedf
So much fun! Thanks for making me feel so welcomed on this board! ~ Kevin

great job, and thanks for sharing with all of us

Looks awesome, Kevin! Your parents will love it forever!
Looking forward to seeing more of your quilts! :)

Very Nice! Welcome from Arizona.

It looks great and I know they will love it. Congrats on fulfilling your dream!

sweet story welcome to the club :)

Welcome to the Board. We expect to see more of your work!

Great story and welcome to the board. Lovely quilt they will love it.

What a great job. It looks incredible your parents are going to love it.

Your parents will be bowled over! Great job on your quilt! Welcome to the board--hope to see more of your work here soon!

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Loved your story - interesting color combos on your quilt - I bet they will be very pleased with it.

Thank you ALL!!!! Can you tell I am a newbie here? I responded to my own thread when I was trying to compliment someone else! LOL SHEEEESH! Oh well!

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa. Very nice quilt and will definitely keep it "secret" (smile). Thank you for sharing.

that is terrific ~ you got your sewing room, you get to quilt, and you're already sharing your little piece of beauty with others... it doesn't get any better than that! Welcome from Ohio

Lovely story and great quilt.

Beautiful, they will love it.

Welcome from outside St. Louis.

Gorgeous Kevin... I am sure they will love it!!

Very Pretty! Thanks for the link and for sharing your wonderful quilt.

Hello and welcome from Kansas

Hello and welcome from Ohio. Great job with the quilt.

Pam M
Ohio

welcome you did a great job

Love your story and great quilt!

Welcome from Downunder.

The quilt is great. Thank you for sharing the story with us. I loved it.

That is great!!! I can't wait to see more of your work. :)

Your quilt is really pretty!!! Hope to see more
of your quilts in the future.

Wow, great job and it sounds like your go to go now on your own..

I love that fabric line -- have a work in progress right now using those fabrics.

You did a great job-- specially for a first quilt.

RST

Beautiful

Nice job Kevin...It's beautiful....and welcome!!!

Hi Kevin from Arkansas! I want to see a pic of your machine & more stories for sure! Beautiful quilt & great colors!

Welcome! I'm sure they'll enjoy it.

BEAUTIFUL!!! They'll LOVE it!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Welcome Kevin! Love your quilt.

Hi Kevin, welcome! Great job and I'm sure they will love it!!

Your parents will love it. Beautiful.

Beautiful! I love that line of fabric I have used it on several things as well! Great job!

welcome to the board! thank you for the tute, that would make a great scrappy! it's fantastic you have such fond memories and chose to continue as you grew! congrats on a job well done and keep posting us your next treasures! :)

Welcome from Southern California. I love your story and your quilt.