When I started quilting, I had no clue what I was doing. A friend gave me a basic lesson on how to make a quilted tote and sent me on my way. I did a lot of blog lurking and looking around the internet. Here's my quilting history...

My first quilt was this kooky cow quilt for my grandfather. He was a cattle farmer during my childhood and I thought the fleece backing was adorable. I threw some FQs together, layered it pillowcase style (is that what it's called??), and gave it a fringe on the end. I was so tickled with the actual quilting.

The next quilt was a lap blanket for a friend who loves jungle. This time I was a bit more adventurous and did a diamond quilt pattern. I took me forever to chalk that out!

My friend was pregnant with a baby girl. I had purchased some beautiful roses strips off Ebay and decided to do a strip quilt for her. I used fleece again for the backing. I had to piece the backing so I used some extra strips to set it off.

A friend was moving and gave me a box of her scraps. I found some cool fabrics and made this pillow for a friend.

Your quilting is turning out very NICE!! :D I would say you have learned a lot since your friend helped you get started!! Thank you for sharing with all of us today!!
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This is my favorite so far. I did a ragged edge Christmas quilt for my aunt. This is one of the easiest quilts I've ever done! I need to ask my aunt for a photo now that it's been washed several times.

Great work

You are doing very good! Keep up the good work.

You have been doing great work!

I like the christmas quilt!

You are doing a very good job, besides learning to quilt, you are a good friend giving to others. I agree your Christmas is my favorite, but then I like anything Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

nice to see progression -great job

Great job. You have been busy!

very nice. you can be real proud of yourself

Welcome to the fun world of quilting, how did grandpa like his quilt, the Christmas rag it great?

Your progression is great. Keep up the good work.

loved your quilt "story"! You can really see the progression from start to the last one pictured. And your friend was nice to give you her scraps...pretty colors!

Keep it up ... you are doing a great job!

It's nice to keep a record of your progress, when you want to look back. You did some neat, creative quilting. I like it. I especially like the pink one, but then I like pink (right after my favorite blue).

It's fun to watch your progress. They are all beautiful projects.