Penny (Groscost) Solem

1. How did you get started in quilting?

My former sister-in-law asked me to help her make a friendship quilt for my sister. That got me started and then a few years later I checked around for a quilt guild so that I could learn more. I ended up joining the Ohio Star Quilters!

2. What accomplishments are you most proud of?

The t-shirt quilt I made for my son with many of his swimming t-shirts. It is huge and he loves it.

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

A quilted jacket in the first Ohio Star Quilt Show.

           4.   Finish these sentences:

• I still can’t get the hang of . . .

Appliqué- but I’m learning with the help of many Ohio Star quilters\

• The biggest enemy of creativity is . .

Fear of failure

5. What was your worst quilting disaster?

My first appliqué square that I did for someone. It was a mess and I just didn’t know what to do at the time. I shed a few tears over that square!

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

Locally- Pat Mensing, Sue Koblin, Charlotte McNerny and Carol Swope

Nationally- Anita Shackelford

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

I would like to learn rug hooking.

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

1. Don’t be afraid to ask fellow quilters for help or advice.

2. Ask lots of questions.

                  3. Take classes and

4. Experiment a little. Just go for it!