purplemem

I started quilting in 2005 when a friend of mine at work offered to teach 5 of us to quilt by hand. She showed us the Jinny Beyer dvd's and taught us with a mystery quilt. She was/and is a fabulous teacher! We learned curved pieces, diamonds, stars, 4-patch, borders and hand quilting all in our first piece (a lapquilt). Since then I have made 12-14 baby quilts, 3 queen size and numerous lap quilts. After developing serious neuropathy in my hands, I moved to the sewing machine to piece. I had not used a sewing machine in 35 years, and then it was only one semester in home economics. Thanks be to this board for the patience in teaching me to sew straight seams, etc. I am now totally hooked on quilting and devote time every day to my hobby/obsession. I have a whole room just for sewing, and this spills over into the living room. I have participated in two IRR/RowRobins - they have really challenged me in my quilting skills and creativity. Jump on in, the water's fine!

reneebobby

I started in Jan of 08. I bought a machine to repair the cushions on the boat and DH says you can't sew :shock: (he was right) but I didn't want him to know that :D So my friend brought me over some fabric and I made a baby quilt but little did I know I was going to be a great Aunt, and well you know what happened your HOOKED

janedennis

I am a newbie to quilting but have come from a quilting family. My mom has made numerous ribbon winning quilts and have 7 of them in my closet and want to make some to match her ability. I just finished a quilt for my 4 year old grandaughter and will post it when i get the film developed. I dont have a camera that makes instant pictures. I also made her two quilted pillows, a doll quilt and two pillowcase dolls to match her quilt. That was my first real accomplishment. Now on to more things cause the bug has bitten and now I have to scratch.

Currently in Amish Lancaster PA and going fabric shopping in a few days. Hope to find some great fabrics cause in Ocala Florida there isnt much to choosd from.

Up North

I was laid off from my job in Oct of 07 started surfing the net for something to do and came across this site, My great Aunt was a quilter, For Christmas my son bought me a cutting mat and rotary cutter and the rest they say is history, I have finished 9 quilts have 4 or 5 WIP and I am addicted to fabric now.

janedennis

I know about that addiction very well. But it isnt a bad one to have unless you go overboard.

mytwopals

I started quilting in 2005 or 2006. Heck, I can barely remember last week. :lol: I've completed 2 queen sized quilts (1 BOM kit and 1 Bargello). I have one more (Lone Star) in the quilting stage and am in the initial design stages of a Whole Cloth quilt. I'm wanting ti incorporate some Celtic designs and my family crest into it somehow.

Jared

I first made a quilt with my mom when I was younger but I didn't actually create my own until about a year ago. Since then I've finished one more, which I'm a lot more happier with and I'm becoming increasingly interested in the craft.

I was originally drawn to quilting because I love art and I enjoy sewing. Through sewing I became interested in textiles and fabric, and then of course quilting. Now I find that it continues to interest and inspire me as quilts can be both utilitarian and artful, and sometimes they can be both.

MadQuilter

I'm not a newbie to quilting but I feel like it when I try a new technique. Many methods, I just dream of mastering and others I am too insecure to try. When I look at some of the pictures you newbies post, I am in awe. Just keep up the good work and keep inspiring the rest of us.

Sugarpumpkin

I started my first quilt last month..so about one month :lol:

Iluv2quilt

1 1/2 years for me! My husband's boss's wife is the wonderful lady who taught me how to make my first quilt, a log cabin design. I made four right after I was done, all queen and king sizes. Then I ventured out to lots of other patterns. All in all I've make 11 quilts, 19 quilt tops, and a bunch of wallhangings and table runners. :D