My Quilt #1 ~ Katie’s Quilt 1999

Katie’s Quilt 1999

I consider this to be my first quilt, even though it took me nine years to actually complete it.  I started this quilt in 1990 when I signed up for a quilting class at the “House of Fabrics” (now JoAnne’s).  After only two sessions, I stopped going to class; but during that time, I cut out my strips and pieced a few blocks.  I saved those strips and blocks plus the fabric in a box and stored it in the closet.

“It’s Okay to Spit On My Quilt”

When we moved from L.A. to Corona in 1996, the box came with me where it was promptly stored away—and forgotten. One day, I decided to do some “housekeeping” and came upon the strips, blocks, and fabric—much to my delight! I decided this time I was going to finish the quilt that I started so many years ago.

Love you, Katie!  Always, Grandma

It is made in a simple Rail Fence block. It has 64 blocks and measures 53” square. I thought it was the perfect size for my granddaughter, Katherine Noel, who was born in December 1999.