About Me and All-About-Quilts.comMy StoryAbout me - I've been a sewer since I was very young when I made clothes for my dolls and then clothes for myself from around 11 years of age. I was very fortunate to come from a family of sewers and I remember my mother often sewing or mending our clothes.I have three older sisters who are all quite creative and between us there was always something being made at home. When I was 13 years old I bought my first sewing machine, with my parents help(I just up-graded it last year!). My eldest sister made beautiful quilted wall hangings, some in the more traditional style but others were free hand stitched. She passed away 25yrs ago and I treasure the quilted wall hanging she gave me. Later when my children were small I followed in my mum's footsteps and made their clothes. I also created my first patchwork pieces. They were girls' handbags ( similar to crazy patchwork and loaded with pretty ribbons and lace) and were birthday gifts for many of my daughters friends. I became inspired to quilt when visiting several quilt exhibitions with my mum. I have since become a very keen quilter. With the arrival of our first grandchild I decided I needed to widen my quilting knowledge. I've bought books, taken courses, joined a quilting group and most recently purchased EQ7 so I can create my own reproducable patterns. The rest is history.
As for purchasing EQ7 - I would not have done that if I hadn't had a recommendation from a friend in my quilting group! It is a program that allows me to work at my skill level and I'm always amazed at how much more there is to learn. I'm looking forward to being more creative with my patterns in the future. Return From About Me Back To Quilts Home Page New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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