My friend Colleen wanted to learn how to quilt so for Christmas I gave her a card and a coupon good for sewing lessons on my machine and she could choose from my stash enough fabric for 6 placemats and a table runner.

She was a total newbie and I was amazed at how quickly she caught on.

Here are some pictures!

WOW! Great job!! WTG!!!
Those would look VERY pretty on my table! :) :)

She did a great job!!

those are really pretty. she had an awesome teacher

WOW!! Does she realize how lucky she is to get you as a teacher???? Looks like you both did your jobs well!

Another quilter in the house! I hope she's hooked like the rest of us!

Looks like you converted her into a quilter!! She did an awesome job!!

Oh, no!
Another addicted quilter......
(and one with talent, too)

What a combination, great teacher, great student. Great job both of you.

That was a nice Christmas gift. And fun too! She did a great job under your guidance. It's fun sharing quilting with someone.

She did a wonderful job!! They are so pretty too.

You are so nice to do that.

You must be a great teacher because her work is very good!

Please tell her I said AWESOME :D :D :D She really has caught on quickly :D You gave her a lifetime gift :D :D :D

WOW!! SHe is doing great work. Must be the great teacher!

Kyia

She certainly has the knack, do you think you have her hooked? She chose nice colors :D

Thanks everyone! She has a 12 year old son who has CP and is in a wheelchair, so she really needs a hobby to keep her occupied at home. She comes here while he's in school and it's great for her to get out during the day.

I think we'll continue to sew together for awhile. She's a natural but there's lots to learn!

That was such a sweet gift!!! :)

WOW!!! Great gift, great teacher and what a fantastic job Colleen did. :-) :-)

And what fun for you to have a sewing buddy!!

You can tell she is having fun. Love the table runner and place mats. Looks like she did a great job and you are a good teacher.

You are a great teacher and she is doing a wonderful job.

Great job all around. And as far as for having a lot to learn -- well, don't we all. My mom used to tell me (when I was learning to sew and wanted "perfection" right away) that Rome wasn't built in a day. :lol: I'd bet that she begins her own stash soon. :wink:

Great Job by both of you :thumbup: And what a wonderful gift to give her.. Much more personal and lasting than anything you could have bought in a store :lol: Looks like you have a new partner :wink: And we all know how relaxing quilting can be
Sharon

What a really cool gift. great jog also.

You have done a "WONDERFUL" thing, for your friend.
Colleen has done a terrific job on her project, too!! :D
I think the two of you will make many more lovely projects together.
Keep on sewing.
Cheryl
:D :D :D

She has found a new obsession! How special you are to have given her that coupon.

Wow!! She did VERY well!! What an awesome gift to give, you're a very special friend!

She did a wonderful job, not just for a first time but for anytime! What a thoughtful person you are to have given her the gift of choosing from your stash and your expertise! She is learning something that can comfort her through many tuff times.

She looks thrilled! Pretty work, too.