How did you learn how to quilt?
05-15-2011, 09:10 AM
#101
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My Grandmother quilted by hand, but passed away when I was 8 yrs. old. My Mother never had time for crafts with 6 kids. My Mother always said I was just like my Grandmother. I started with small sewing projects. I took sewing classes and made dance costumes for my 3 daughters when they were young. When I retired 3 1/2 yrs ago, my daughter said it was time to take quilting classes. I signed up a Joann's and found a great teacher there. I still belong to Joann's quilting club, but I do most quilting on my own now. Still learning at club, internet, books and this great quilting board. I have learned so much from my fellow board members. Just love this place.
05-15-2011, 09:53 AM
#106
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As a child I watched my mom and her quilting bee sew quilts monthly, but she never taught me how to sew. About a year ago I was going through some of my mom's things and discovered a stash of quilt blocks. I was going to throw them out and decided at the last second to try making a quilt. So I started in blindly (none of the blocks were the same size) and ended up making a king size quilt (by hand) for my son. I was hooked and began taking quilting classes and am still at it. So far I've made 6 quilts and am totally obsessed!
05-15-2011, 09:54 AM
#107
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Location: Denver, CO
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As a child I watched my mom and her quilting bee sew quilts monthly, but she never taught me how to sew. About a year ago I was going through some of my mom's things and discovered a stash of quilt blocks. I was going to throw them out and decided at the last second to try making a quilt. So I started in blindly (none of the blocks were the same size) and ended up making a king size quilt (by hand) for my son. I was hooked and began taking quilting classes and am still at it. So far I've made 6 quilts and am totally obsessed!
05-15-2011, 10:09 AM
#109
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Location: Pennsylvania
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A friend of mine wanted to learn how to applique and quilt so she asked me to learn and then, in turn, teacher her. I had a short personal tute on how to applique, then studied videos and directions and plunged head first into it all!
05-15-2011, 10:14 AM
#110
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Originally Posted by gunny148
I was tought by my Mother, my Grandmother,Great Aunt,my Wifes Grandmother. Started cutting blocks for my mother by hand. I have done many for friends and family.
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