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by: Jaclin Fulkerson, Dickinson, Texas, USA, June 23, 2008

This is my very first quilt block.
I'm in a beginner's quilting class.
I know it is not perfect, but I'm okay with that right now.

My 2nd quilt block is below the first one.
I'm having fun so far.

The name of the pattern for my 1st block is called
Variable Star (if I remember correctly).
The pattern name for the 2nd block is Dutchman's Puzzle.

I'm really proud of my color choices.

by: Genny Comito, London, Ontario, Canada, June 18, 2008

I was at the fabric store a while ago looking for more fabric to make baby quilts, beside me there was a lady also looking for fabric, so we began talking and she told me that she was making quilts for many years and that I was going to get the BUG and she was right! It is now become an obsession with the making of quilts, I rather stick with the little ones for the simple reason that they are faster to make and the other is that I don't have on of those Mega Quilting machines, I find that quilting by hand is too hard on the fingers! I only hand quilt small panels. The quilt picture that I'm including is called "Soft as Lambs" reason being that when I was shopping for fabric I came across a piece of fleece ,when I ran my hand on it the idea of cutting the lambs shaped appliqués was perfect for this project. Therefore I would like to share this quilt with you all. Have a wonderful Summer!.

by: Bernice Verklan, Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, May 26, 2008

This lady was made for the town of Stony Plain, Alberta's, 100th anniversary. The County Quilter's Guild is sponsoring a Quilt Show to show off the hand work of the many talented ladies in the area during July, 2009.

by: Marj Traynor, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, May 26, 2008

This is a quilt I made for our son Darrian. He was living in Boston for 6 years and working at Crossroads for Kids. When he returned to Australia he asked me to make him a quilt from his old t-shirts. It was a challenge as the fabric was not exactly quuilting fabric. I reinforced all the pieces with vilene before piecing them. He loves the quilt and has a lasting memory of his wonderful times in the States and more particularly at Crossroads for Kids in the Boston area.

by: Maria Vila Cases, Barcelona, Spain, April 25, 2008

This is a handmade quilt, which I have created and sewed for my son. The name of the quilt is Senegal, because it is made with Senegalese cloths. I used to live there and I brought some cloths, as well as some clothings.

by: Joann Gary, Providence, Texas, USA, March 4, 2008

My husband Jeffory and I have each finished our first quilt ever, they are not the best, but not to bad for country folks. We made our grandsons each a quilt for christmas, and now we are hooked on quilting.

by: Genny Comito, London, Ontario, Canada, March 3, 2008

Shortly after finding out that we were going to be grand parents I decided to make quilts for the babies I say babies because 2 grandsons were on the way. I joined the Victoriana Quilt Design a short time ago, I find that it's full of ideas, great designs and creativity from everyone.
You are all a great source of inspiration to me, and I admire every one of you for the talent that you all have and I continue to see trough your pictures .
I am a novice at quilting, but I really enjoy it! I find that fabric can be shaped into art . I have designed a quilt that I called "Starry Nights and Sunny Days" and I would like to share it with you , I love to work with appliqués .
Like I said I 'm a novice at this and I 'm far from perfect , but I enjoy creating and making other people happy!

by: Joanne Coffin, San Francisco, CA, USA, February 20, 2008

This picture is of the first quilted object I made from scratch. I read a few books and make the Christmas Tree Skirt.

I’ve also completed one of four genealogy pedigree quilt projects I’m making for my children.

by: Mary Farley, Tok, Alaska, USA, February 12, 2008

I adopted two of my grandchildren. Since I am retired, I decided to home school them. I incorporate a lot into their curriculum besides the basics. This year I wanted them to start learning to sew.
Back when I first started, we made nearly all of our own clothes. Now, kids wear mostly blue jeans.
The girls are now 9 & 10, so I started them out just learning how to sew straight seams, thread the machine, etc. I saw a raggedy lap quilt and thought that would be just the thing. They could do it and feel proud of something beautiful.
We gathered up flannel scraps and old flannel sheets to cut into six inch squares.
It was a great success. The "not so exact" seams were very forgiving of the first-time sewers. It was soft and just the right weight for a lap quilt. The ragged edges turned out so tactile, just perfect for their 83 year old Great Great Aunt that they sent it to for Christmas.
Now, they want to make more of these soft flannel lap covers for other folks in their favorite nursing home.

by: Mireille Levert Toulouse, France, February 5, 2008

I practice the patchwork in a club in south west of France, with 30 woman every Monday to spend our time in quilting and....talking because we are very talkative, like many woman......

by: Virginia Farrell, Willow Springs, IL, USA, February 5, 2008

[Follow up to November 1, 2007]

It is finished. Measurements: 96 inches by 110 inches.

Quite a job, but if they can use it on their bed the rest of their lives. Thank God I was able to do it. I'll be 80 years old April 27.

by: Charlotte St.Amant, Canada, January 13, 2008

My grandson is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan so I made him a quilt with the Maple Leafs Logo as the main block.
He loves it!.

by: Patricia Boyd, St. Clair, MO, USA January 7, 2008

I am disabled, and still love to sew and make what I call simple, crazy, scrap patch quilts.
To make use of my scraps of material, etc., I just decided to make each of my family members a quilt. Some of them weren't from a pattern or just old scraps.
I have 4 sisters, 3 daughters, and 6 grandkids. And they each got a special made quilt from me. My two oldest grandkid's quilts, were made using some of their baby clothes!
I also made alot of Preemie 18x18" baby quilts for a Charity group, along with hats,booties,and Presentation pouches.
I am fasinated by pretty, unusual quilts!
And beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!!