Quilting

     My mom first introduced me into quilting when I was a young girl. I specifically remember because when we lived in North Carolina, she had a blanker that she was always working on. It even had it's own place on the rocking chair, where she would sit and quilt for hours on end.

     Watching my mom quilt was fascinating, and I would beg her all the time to show me how to start one. Finally, after weeks of begging, we went to Wal- Mart and I was finally able to pick out a design I liked. My goal.. Making the blanket for a baby doll of mine. When I started it out I was focused, but like any other child at the time I lost interest. Then my mom was the one who pushed me.

     I finished that quilt, and I still have it to this day. It's not for my dolls anymore, but I'm keeping it in a safe place. After creating that quilt, I thought to myself that I should wait till I'm really interested in it. I finally found my interest in quilting.

     My mom made me a lighthouse quilt that I adore and care for very much. It took her 4 years to hand stitch it. I watched her when she would quilt the different pieces. So much love and care is in that blanket. I love you mom.

     Recently, I decided that I was going to start quilting as a hobby, just like my mom. Talking to my boyfriend, he agrees that it would be a great thing to do with my time. So now that it's a new year, I'm going to start quilting.

     Right now, I'm working on a baby blanket for a family member. Hopefully it will turn out the way I'm hoping it does, with all the knowledge my mom gave me. So let's see how it turns out.

     Quilting is a great thing to learn, not only does it teach you quality in your work but it teaches you that you can make something great that not only you will appreciate but the person you made it for.

Thank You For Reading. Have a wonderful day!

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