My First Patchwork Quilt

First patchwork quilt-made in 1980 of 65%/35% poly cotton. Completely hand sewn and tufted (tied).- I cut out  each square by tracing a cardboard square cut  out of a cereal box, and hand sewed it on the lines. A work of love. Hand quilted in 1981. Made it for Wade's bed. Pictured are Blair (2 years) and Robyn (4 years). Later I machine quilted it 'in the ditch'. This quilt travelled a lot in it's lifetime, from Wade's bed, to a comforter watching TV. to my Mom's dog bed , and finally recycled it to the thrift store for someone to enjoy. A little faded, but still in good shape, considering.