Virginia Oglesbee

1. How did you get started in quilting?

Kay Hofacker had a quit shop in Port Clinton (Acorn Shop).  I took some classes from her and later joined the guild.

2. What accomplishments are you most proud of?

“I don’t have any” says Virginia.  I am interested in every aspect of quilting.  I enjoy the “process”.

3. Have you ever put one of your quilted pieces in a quilt show?

I have just put my work in our local guild quilt show.  I would like to enter a judged show sometime.

4. Finish these sentences:
• I still can’t get the hang of . .

Making sharp points on hand appliqué.

• The biggest enemy of creativity is . .

Procrastination

5. What was your worst quilting disaster?

My first attempt at quilting was as a child.  I cut out pieces for a “Drunkard’s Path” quilt using the old cardboard patterns.  Well . . . let’s just say I never finished it!

6. Which quilter’s work do you most admire and why?

Caryl Bryer Fallert – she does it all!!!! Designs – hand dies fabric – hand and machine quilts.  Check out her website:

www.bryerpatch.com

7. What creative endeavor do you plan to learn next?

It is not really creative – I am trying to organize my sewing room, quilt books, and fabric.  I must have over 200 quilting books (Okay – you now know where to look for a book on something specific – as Virginia probably has it!)

And I’d like to finish that “pile of stuff to quilt”.  (Hey, at least she said “pile” and not “mountain” of stuff, which I suspect many of us would have to use).

8. What advice would you give to someone starting out in quilting?

Learn as much as you possibly can – take classes – read books – watch videos – go to quilt shows – join a guild.  Don’t be afraid to try something new.