I was looking forwards to taking the quilting course at church, and had my first lesson yesterday. Enid taught me the basic things for making a simple block by machine, and I can't tell how you how ridiculously pleased I was to finally be learning it!
When I got home, the material I had ordered from America was lying there on the porch floor - happy days!!! The living room very quickly looked like this.
I decided to break a rule right away (and not wash my fabric), but justified it by saying that I will just make a quick practise quilt first, before I do my proper one. I was just too impatient to get started! By bedtime, I had made 5 12'' blocks, with pretty basic designs. I want to have lots of white around them, with a bright border.This morning, I am creating a little quilting corner for myself in the dining room, and clearing up all the fabric a bit. Squeeeeek! (My excited guinea-pig-like noise.)
6 comments:
Helen they are fab - jealous!!
Honestly Helen, you really put me to shame... it's all I can do to MAKE the beds, never mind make the bedclothes to actually put on them! Hope all's good with you - we're in pre-hospital meltdown over here. Am staying busy - my oven is spotless and the grouting in the bathroom is gleaming! Such a shame I only get these cleaning urges when Charlie's about to go into hospital! Lots of love xx
you are just too clever!!
They are gorgeous! You are by no means a beginner. They look fabulous!
Glad to see that you have got your priorities right! They look lovely.
Those are gorgeous fabrics, it feels so fresh and springy
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