Why I Quilt - Karen from Fairfax Station, VA

We all have a thread that drew us to quilting. We sat down with Karen, a quilter and maker from Fairfax Station, VA, to hear about her quilting journey: how she got started, what she likes to make and give, and why quilting has remained such a big part of her life.
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[@brnbearquilting]

I am so happy Missouri Star is making these awesome videos interviewing other quilters! I love this! It’s like visiting a good friend.

[@jeanetteharris373]

Thank you, Karen, for sharing your quilting journey!

[@anitanoland9188]

Some of the old quilts my grandma made are tattered because they were used. The reward of making a quilt for a loved one is the joy it brings to my heart to see the joy in them! Great series!

[@valerieenglish3468]

Thank you for sharing, Karen. I, too, have more fabric than I will probably ever use- but they are sooo pretty!

[@lynnk5641]

Thanks, Karen, for your story! I started in 2009 and never looked back.

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Thank you for sharing your story Karen!

[@barbaraanderson5430]

I had always enjoyed sewing...I started with baby doll clothes on an old Singer treadle and I loved ironing...Mom let me press my Dad's hankies. Mom did a lot of repairs on clothes in the40's ,50's & 60's making my clothes. It was just a natural growth with fabrics. Making my own clothes and my 3 children was always fun. well I retired 15 years ago and dusted off my sewing machine and went to 1 Quilting Class ...I was hooked. I can't tell you how many quilts I've made, Baby, Tee Shirt. All sizes... to some crafty bowl & purses...yes my Prayer is to live long enough to use up all my fabric as God has provided ...Enjoy Love and Prayers to All ♥🙏 ♥

[@lmorgan1028]

Love hearing these stories 💜💜💜

[@debbiebaier6939]

This was a wonderful reminder of why we quilt. I started when i retired and my goal was to make a quilt for each grandchild when they graduate high school. I've enjoyed making every one of them❤

[@harolynsmall4748]

Karen, thank you for sharing your great story! I’m from Fairfax and I’m a quilter too. We have very similar stories. Nancy from the Quilt Patch taught me in 1981. ❤

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish there were more groups like this.

[@donnarichey144]

Thank you Karen.

[@elainelear4982]

Another great story.

[@dianehuntley2493]

Love these interviews! Thank you, Karen😊

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Thank you, Karen!😊

[@paulabucher6905]

Love your quilting story.

[@marianna4322]

Grazie mille per aver condiviso la tua storia e il tuo amore per il quilting, è molto interessante capire perché le persone amano il quilting,grazie.

[@janfelshaw8217]

I loved this interview/story. 😊

[@joanbarker6581]

Great story!!!!

[@AnnieBCleaning]

Awesome video! I can relate 100% to Karen. We are neighbors, too! I’m from Lorton.

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

Great interview!

[@user-uf6gr1ph1s]

I love these videos!

[@sundog3150]

No those raggedy quilts were the ones she used the most, perhaps her favorites, not her show quilts but the ones that were full of love, joy and memories.

[@karenbirckhead3101]

Beautiful🌹

[@michelleswistak1389]

Quilting is my sanity within its own insanity. I am usually working on 2-3 quilts at a time.

[@nancymathisen9707]

I don’t like the look of T-shirt quilts, but they’re more about the memories, and being cuddly, than visual aesthetic appeal. I have my brother’s T-shirts, and would like to use them in a quilt if I can ever figure out how to make one that looks good to me.

[@deecarvill1834]

Beautiful quilt behind you. What is this pattern?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That is our Wanderlust quilt pattern! Check it out here: www.missouriquiltco.com/products/wanderlust-quilt-pattern-by-missouri-star

[@cathyblood6864]

No pictures?

[@ctjwebb9361]

Does anyone teach wedding ring quilts anymore?

[@PatriciaGanzzermiller]

I am deaf l don't understand what she said. No CC