Tell me about you!
08-19-2010, 06:11 PM
#81
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hales Corners,WI
Posts: 46
I use to make my kids clothes. But now they are all grown I decided to try quilting. I am self taught as there are no classes around me. I have been quilting for 3 yrs have serveral tops but can't get the FMQ down.
I work full time so it is hard to find time. I am now in a slump I can't get motivated to sew. I wish I would get out of this slump because quitling really destresses me.
There are so many beautiful quilts everyone has posted on here. I wish I could quilt all day.
I work full time so it is hard to find time. I am now in a slump I can't get motivated to sew. I wish I would get out of this slump because quitling really destresses me.
There are so many beautiful quilts everyone has posted on here. I wish I could quilt all day.
08-19-2010, 06:16 PM
#82
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 346
would love to quilt all day also but too many interruptions. best time for me is late evening and during night when i know there won't be any phone calls or door bells ringing. seem to concentrate better late at night and make less mistakes. just tend to sleep later in morning if i need to.
08-19-2010, 06:26 PM
#83
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Forest Grove,OR
Posts: 6,400
I am teaching myself how to quilt, and my first quilt was a doll quilt. for the doll quilt swap, we have every month. and I don't have it. I did my own pattern, and applique. and I think I am worn out now with all those questions. :D God bless. Penny
08-19-2010, 06:48 PM
#84
Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
Posts: 69
Who taught you how to quilt? I am self-taught. I have sewn for years though.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? A wall sampler with different shaped blocks.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, it's hanging on my wall in my sewing room
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? The one I did of my grandchildren's drawings. It's called "Look What We Drew?" I took some of their drawings and put them in a quilt.
What do you do with the quilts you make? Mostly gifts. I have sold some too.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I don't have any old quilts from the past. Just the one's I've created.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No to either, but I do head up a quilting group from my church at my home.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No,not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes, thru my church.
Why do you quilt? It's very relaxing to me.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? A wall sampler with different shaped blocks.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? Yes, it's hanging on my wall in my sewing room
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? The one I did of my grandchildren's drawings. It's called "Look What We Drew?" I took some of their drawings and put them in a quilt.
What do you do with the quilts you make? Mostly gifts. I have sold some too.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I don't have any old quilts from the past. Just the one's I've created.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? No to either, but I do head up a quilting group from my church at my home.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? No,not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes, thru my church.
Why do you quilt? It's very relaxing to me.
08-19-2010, 07:01 PM
#85
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: East TN
Posts: 137
I taught my self what little i know. My oldest quilt i bought in yard sale its about 60 years old. Yes have my first one. I go to a quilt class twice a month. Won first place on my bowtie its all hand pieced and quilted And i quilt to keep my mind from wandering to places that is sad for me. I love this board and i know i will learn from you the great quilters.
08-19-2010, 07:33 PM
#86
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: From MN, living full time in our Motor Home
Posts: 399
Who taught you how to quilt?
I took a community ed class.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
The twisted Log Cabin.
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
No, one of my DK's absconded with it. It wasn't the greatest, but the next one was much better .
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
Oh, maybe the one I'm working on now. I have been wanting to make one for myself for years and am now making the time to do it.
What do you do with the quilts you make?
Mostly for gifts for family and a few cherished friends.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
I have a dressy lady quilt. It has blocks and Victorian ladies with parasols and sometimes a dog. The ladies are embroidered and the skirts/dresses appliquéd. This quilt was given to me by the woman who we bought the house for. Her family had built the house and her grandmother made the quilt for her and her sister who were just little girls. It isn't in great shape, but I still love it.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
We have been living in our motorhome for the last year, but I enjoy quilting with a group when I am around.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
Nope, not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
Oh, yes.
Why do you quilt? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Because without the creative outlet I think I would dry up and blow away!
I took a community ed class.
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
The twisted Log Cabin.
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
No, one of my DK's absconded with it. It wasn't the greatest, but the next one was much better .
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
Oh, maybe the one I'm working on now. I have been wanting to make one for myself for years and am now making the time to do it.
What do you do with the quilts you make?
Mostly for gifts for family and a few cherished friends.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
I have a dressy lady quilt. It has blocks and Victorian ladies with parasols and sometimes a dog. The ladies are embroidered and the skirts/dresses appliquéd. This quilt was given to me by the woman who we bought the house for. Her family had built the house and her grandmother made the quilt for her and her sister who were just little girls. It isn't in great shape, but I still love it.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops?
We have been living in our motorhome for the last year, but I enjoy quilting with a group when I am around.
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair?
Nope, not yet.
Have you encouraged others to try quilting?
Oh, yes.
Why do you quilt? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Because without the creative outlet I think I would dry up and blow away!
08-19-2010, 07:40 PM
#87
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 8
Who taught me to quilt? I began by taking a class and made a sampler. I sure lacked confidence, but perseverance and books, youtube, and online quilt sites have helped me immensely. And I can't thank the many quilters enough, who are so willing to take time to share and help others!
What pattern was my first? After the class sampler, I made a cute Xmas wallhanging with appliqued gingerbread men and a house. Gave it to my sister:) Most of what I've made so far have ended up as gifts, it makes me happy to give them to special people.
Do I belong to a guild or attend workshops? I don't belong to a guild, but I do like participating in workshops, learning new things.
Why do I quilt? It began as a challenge to myself after surviving brain surgery and a stroke. I'm fine today, but I consider this to have been part of my rehab, rebuilding my confidence in understanding/following instructions and tackling new things. I can quilt!!
What pattern was my first? After the class sampler, I made a cute Xmas wallhanging with appliqued gingerbread men and a house. Gave it to my sister:) Most of what I've made so far have ended up as gifts, it makes me happy to give them to special people.
Do I belong to a guild or attend workshops? I don't belong to a guild, but I do like participating in workshops, learning new things.
Why do I quilt? It began as a challenge to myself after surviving brain surgery and a stroke. I'm fine today, but I consider this to have been part of my rehab, rebuilding my confidence in understanding/following instructions and tackling new things. I can quilt!!
08-19-2010, 07:41 PM
#88
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 661
I mostly taught myself. But My Mom was always sandwiching fabric with blamkets or whatever she had and tieing them, to try to keep bedding for us 11 kids.
First pieced quilt was rainbow squares for my first grandson, I had a pattern.
I love all my quilts.
I give them away, to family but, have recently decided I need a quilt.
I have a quilt made out of sheets and a flannel batting that I tied when I was in High School 35 years ago, and I am still using it.
I don't belong to a guild, but I am trying to start a for fun quilting club.
I think my mother could be a great quilter but she is still just tieing one piece quilts. This as a passion is new to me, I hope to get some friends and family quilting soon
I quilt because I love color, and colors together in pattrens. Also to keep me interested in life. I had to retire early and quit taking foster kids because of Kidney failure.
First pieced quilt was rainbow squares for my first grandson, I had a pattern.
I love all my quilts.
I give them away, to family but, have recently decided I need a quilt.
I have a quilt made out of sheets and a flannel batting that I tied when I was in High School 35 years ago, and I am still using it.
I don't belong to a guild, but I am trying to start a for fun quilting club.
I think my mother could be a great quilter but she is still just tieing one piece quilts. This as a passion is new to me, I hope to get some friends and family quilting soon
I quilt because I love color, and colors together in pattrens. Also to keep me interested in life. I had to retire early and quit taking foster kids because of Kidney failure.
08-19-2010, 08:42 PM
#89
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Orig from PA; now living in EA WA
Posts: 778
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!
Good questions!!!!
Who taught you how to quilt? No one. I came from a family of quilters (Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and then MIL) but hubby was in the military so when I became interested in quilting I learned by doing.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Can't remember! I know I made several baby quilts but can't recall the pattern.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? No, I don't have any actual quilts I've made. I have wall hangings and small table toppers, but all the large quilts I have done have been given to others.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? I admire intricate quilts but don't have the patience to do one. Right now, because I do enjoy doing charity quilts I prefer simple patterns that go together quickly.
What do you do with the quilts you make? Currently I am making 4 quilts (4 double and 1 queen) for my neighbor. I am just finished two Quilts for Kids and am doing charity quilts for my guild.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I have a double wedding ring quilt that my mother made before she was married. That would make the quilt 65+ yrs old.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes, I belong to a local guild. I rarely attend workshops but have been on several quilt retreats and LOVE those!
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? I have only put one quilt in a show sponsored by our guild - it was not judged - simply viewed by others!
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes, I have a good friend that I have mentored in quilting, as well as one DIL.
Why do you quilt?
Good questions!!!!
Who taught you how to quilt? No one. I came from a family of quilters (Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and then MIL) but hubby was in the military so when I became interested in quilting I learned by doing.
What pattern was the first quilt you made? Can't remember! I know I made several baby quilts but can't recall the pattern.
Do you still have your 1st quilt? No, I don't have any actual quilts I've made. I have wall hangings and small table toppers, but all the large quilts I have done have been given to others.
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why? I admire intricate quilts but don't have the patience to do one. Right now, because I do enjoy doing charity quilts I prefer simple patterns that go together quickly.
What do you do with the quilts you make? Currently I am making 4 quilts (4 double and 1 queen) for my neighbor. I am just finished two Quilts for Kids and am doing charity quilts for my guild.
What is the oldest quilt in your collection? I have a double wedding ring quilt that my mother made before she was married. That would make the quilt 65+ yrs old.
Do you belong to a guild, or attend workshops? Yes, I belong to a local guild. I rarely attend workshops but have been on several quilt retreats and LOVE those!
Have you ever entered a quilt in a quilt-show or fair? I have only put one quilt in a show sponsored by our guild - it was not judged - simply viewed by others!
Have you encouraged others to try quilting? Yes, I have a good friend that I have mentored in quilting, as well as one DIL.
Why do you quilt?
08-19-2010, 09:33 PM
#90
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: North Texas
Posts: 1,011
Who taught you how to quilt?
my grandmother tough me to sew on a treadle, my MIL tought me to quilt
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
it was just a quilt out of squares. i made each of my kids one with squares that showed their initals
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
actually i do. the kids left them when they moved out. may give them to them for xmas one year
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
that is hard to say i have quilt tops that are in storage that i havent seen in years. starting over again until i can get the others out of jail
What do you do with the quilts you make?
mostly give away. made one for a family PowWow in honor of my Uncle who sponsered the family dances
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
my grandmothers quilts that date back to the early 1900's
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?
fixin to start with my granddaughter
Why do you quilt?makes me feel good
my grandmother tough me to sew on a treadle, my MIL tought me to quilt
What pattern was the first quilt you made?
it was just a quilt out of squares. i made each of my kids one with squares that showed their initals
Do you still have your 1st quilt?
actually i do. the kids left them when they moved out. may give them to them for xmas one year
Which of your quilts is your favorite and why?
that is hard to say i have quilt tops that are in storage that i havent seen in years. starting over again until i can get the others out of jail
What do you do with the quilts you make?
mostly give away. made one for a family PowWow in honor of my Uncle who sponsered the family dances
What is the oldest quilt in your collection?
my grandmothers quilts that date back to the early 1900's
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?
fixin to start with my granddaughter
Why do you quilt?makes me feel good
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