First Quilts - DQ Brinda

First quilts are always special to us and regardless of how many quilts we've made after that, the first ones will always hold a special place in our hearts. DQ is happy to introduce a new series of blog posts featuring the very first quilts made by our very own DQs. So join us as they share their experience of their first forays into the world of quilting, their baby steps, lessons learnt and memories sewn in.

We are honoured to have with us DQ Brinda, who shares with us her amazing 'first quilt'. Over to Brinda...

I sewed most of the clothes for my daughters when they were growing up! This meant there was a huge collection of fabric bits left over, and since I LOVE fabric and don't throw any of it away, it had piled up to enormous amounts. So the idea of making a quilt each for my girls and their husbands, using my bits and pieces, was born. Nishka and Manoj love trees, as do I, so I created a tree. It also symbolizes growth, shelter and life for me and that's what i wanted to wish the two of them.

Many of the fabric bits used in this crazy quilt were left overs from Nishka's clothes itself, and it was a joy to see the expression on her face as she recognized the fabrics!

However, it became a labour of not only love, but toil and backache!!! Every time I wanted to work on it, I needed to lay it down on the floor, get on to my hands and knees and place and sew the pieces in place. It wasn't helped that our boxer and the cat would take this as an invitation to sit on it, the moment it was laid out! The final result was great and well worth the effort! However I have learnt that all future quilts will be made in sections or with blocks!

Brinda

(If you would like to share your first quilt with us, do mail us a few pics along with a write-up to desiquilters@gmail.com)