Getting Started

I've never done this before and, like most things, I have to learn a whole new set of skills in order to get this blog to look the way I want it to.  I've always been interested in all types of needlework.  At one point in my life, I even traveled all over the country and did needlework demonstrations (needlepoint, crewel, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, etc.) in department stores when they used to have needlework departments.  It wasn't until 1989 when my cousin invited me to meet her at the big quilt show in Paducah that I really got interested in quilting and fell in love with it.  It has been my passion ever since then.

My  first quilt was rather simple.  A basic 9-patch that I actually hand quilted.  However, being new to quilting and self taught, I made the mistake of choosing polyester fabrics. I saw all the beautiful colors in the fabric store and, not knowing any better, bought them and put together this quilt.  I still love the quilt after all these years but, unfortunately, the fabrics (especially the black) have faded and lost their lustre.  It didn't take me long to realize that I needed good quilter's cottons and have been using those ever since.

 

That's about it for today.  I will continue and eventually bring you up to date with my latest projects.