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In 1991 I took my
first quilting class, which moved my life into a
completely new direction. I had sewn and knitted
for almost as long as I can remember and had
taught needlecrafts to adults and children alike
– but quiltmaking was new to me. So many designs
and techniques to play with! This was fun!!
At first I just concentrated on learning as much
as possible by applying the wealth of new
knowledge to wall hanging-sized quilts which I
sold at our local guild sales. That proved ideal
because as soon as an item sold, I had a reason
to try out something else.
Not too long and I would muster all my courage
to offer quilting classes at our local quilt
store Satin Moon Quilt Shop in Victoria, BC. I
based my teaching style on my past experience as
a public school teacher and on the question:
what would I want to learn if I signed up for
this class? I am extremely grateful to Robyn
Whitbread, the second owner of Satin Moon, who allowed
me to follow my own ideas.
This would eventually lead to my pattern line
“Designs to Share with You”.
Here I want to showcase some of the quilts that
I made for my own enjoyment. Most of them will
stay in my family, but some of them might also
end up being classes at the request of my many
students and, who knows, maybe even as new
“Designs to Share with You”!
Enjoy!
~ Ursula Riegel
Click on any of the images below for a detailed
description of each design
as well as any
additional photos.
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