My first year of quilting

I purchased my machine in January 2024, with a goal of learning how to quilt. This was a tremendously difficult year for our family and sewing became a wonderful hobby for me and a way for me to channel my emotions into handmade gifts. I learned from this subreddit, youtube videos, books, blog posts, etc.

Photos: 1-2: Cat-sized practice quilt.

3-5: Hand-quilted irish chain for my cousin’s first baby

6: Holland Pouch for my MIL for mother’s day/her birthday

7: Set of Holland Pouches for my SIL’s bridal shower

8: Table runner for my mom, made during the four day period between my grandmother’s passing and her funeral. Growing up, I learned to sew on my nonna’s vintage Singer. I realized recently that I took a very long break from sewing after this and didn’t turn my machine on again until I started Christmas gifts.

9-11: Wheelchair lap quilt with a pocket for my dad who was diagnosed with ALS this fall, given for Christmas

12: Set of Holland Pouches for my mom for Christmas

13: Paint brush roll for my friend for a secret santa gift exchange