Phyllis Coats

1. How did you get started in quilting?

Not really sure.  I think it was because of Mary Widmer and Dorthea Quillen

2. What accomplishments are you most proud of?

Having been able to make quilts for our 10 great grand babies!  We have had 4 since November 2007 and one is due in April 2008, so I am working on another one right now.

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

Yes – I entered two at Sauder, but I have never won any awards.

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

Putting strips together to make binding

• The biggest enemy of creativity is . .

Not enough time – there are creations galore hanging around here.

5. What was your worst quilting disaster?

A paper pieced item that when I started quilting it, it came apart in the center.  You really have to be careful when ripping off the paper.  You need to make sure the stitch is really small.

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

Annie Orr and Marie Webster.    These are both quilters from a long time ago.  Some of their books are still available.  Some of Marie Webster’s work is being carried on by her daughters.

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

I have so much going on that I don’t want to start anything right now.

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

Never start with a large project, that way you will not lose interest and won’t get discouraged.