Shawn B.

About seven years ago I decided I wanted a quilt. Not something purchased but something someone had handmade. My husband and I were in Hawaii and I fell in love with Hawaiian quilts but I couldn't figure out how to stuff one in my suitcase to bring back home! About three years ago we spent a week or so in Nova Scotia and I spent some time looking over the quilts there. That is when I found out how much they cost! I figured I'd be able to make one - after all, I'd been sewing most of my life how difficult could it be? Famous last words!

I finally decided to make one for my Father shortly after he had a stroke. I was smart enough to pick a very simple pattern using just 4" squares. I look back now and see how ironic the fabric choice was. I used flannel with fishing lures on it - and that was me - I caught the quilting bug 'hook, line and sinker!

I discovered QNN (Quilter's News Network) the first month they became operational and have learned many, many techniques. I keep it running in the background all the time!

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