Early Influences Lead to Creative Outlet

I was fortunate enough to have many wonderful teachers throughout the years.  Two in particular stand out from high school.  They both taught Home-Economics (one cooking/baking and the other sewing/tailoring) and helped me develop a passion for all.  Thank goodness I decided to give classes like this a second chance in high school as I had the opposite experience in junior high.  At that time the teacher's idea of a worthwhile class was to walk up and down staircases with a book balanced on top of our head (not sure what good posture had to do with it all - keep in mind this was the late 70's too!).

Early on when I was first married and had a young daughter I spend a considerable amount of time sewing clothes.  My husband can only wear natural materials and back in the day dress shirts did not come in 100% cotton.  My sewing and tailoring skills came in very handy as dress shirts have to fit just right.  I sewed many outfits for my daughter throughout the years as well including a couple of matching dresses (not always the best idea because if your child misbehaves in public it is difficult to disown them as you match!).  As children grew and life became busier the days of sewing clothing went by the wayside.

Last year a friend of mine made a beautiful quilt for our dogs (Booker Noe and Parker Beam - named after bourbon distillers).  It was such a thoughtful act of kindness and the quilt matched the decor of our home beautifully.  It got me to thinking about the joy sewing had brought me through the years and ways I could incorporate it back into my busy life.  That is where my creative outlet for quilting began.

The purpose of putting together this blog is to document the quilts (and other things) I make along this adventure called life.  Hope you enjoy the ride!

Booker is the Airdale and Parker is the Corgi - check out their quilt by friend Karen, a beautiful piece!