Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
My first Queen sized quilt update!
Started my first large queen quilt last week. It is called the magic square quilt and I saw the idea in Jenny Doans tutorial on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XddSxGAlLQ0&list=PLBjL-s7RFBb1akI0uOd7EjJqj-JneXAB_&inde I also take Jenny's quilting class on Craftsy http://www.craftsy.com/class/Quilting-Quickly-Patterns-Techniques-Tips/9
I am learning a lot and really enjoy Jenny's tutorials!
Last friday Theo helped me with shopping and went to my appointment and pharmacy with me. I love hanging out with my son when he has a day off of school.
I am almost done joining my "magic quilt" squares! I need to order my black strips for the sashing around my blocks. I really hope to learn how to post pictures on this blog! some day maybe even do my own picture tutorials. I will finish my big quilt as my budget allows. I also still need to get my border fabric & black muslin for the back of my quilt. I chose The ASTER by windham and used 1 jelly roll and one layer cake in that line!
I need to get a good chair for my back as I am having problems when I sit at the machine for to long.
Have a great week everyone!
I am learning a lot and really enjoy Jenny's tutorials!
Last friday Theo helped me with shopping and went to my appointment and pharmacy with me. I love hanging out with my son when he has a day off of school.
I am almost done joining my "magic quilt" squares! I need to order my black strips for the sashing around my blocks. I really hope to learn how to post pictures on this blog! some day maybe even do my own picture tutorials. I will finish my big quilt as my budget allows. I also still need to get my border fabric & black muslin for the back of my quilt. I chose The ASTER by windham and used 1 jelly roll and one layer cake in that line!
I need to get a good chair for my back as I am having problems when I sit at the machine for to long.
Have a great week everyone!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Getting & Staying Busy!
I cannot believe January is over. My new quilting addiction is coming along nicely and I have a small charm pack collection started as well as a jelly roll, which are strips. I hope to be able to post pictures of all kinds sometime in february.
I am also taking a college class online and this will keep me busy. I actually have a paper due on Monday. Wish me luck its been a long time since my college days. The class is called "The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness" I took just one class so I do not get overloaded. In June I start a class which I know will be very interesting called "Woman and the Civil Rights Movement".
I have been tired a lot but thats just the way it goes for me. I am fortunate to have the time to sleep when I need to and it's quiet in my home. The neighbors make enough noise that I feel people living around me doing their everyday things and that comforts me. Well except when Jorge my upstairs neighbor vacuums the floor above my bed at 3:00 in the morning! :)
We had a lot of snow but we needed it and most of all the farmers need it. The weather is just crazy and the tornadoes seem to be wrecking havoc on so many people. I hope to blog some weather related topics this spring!
I have some homework to do and then off to bed.
I hope everyone had a great month!
I am also taking a college class online and this will keep me busy. I actually have a paper due on Monday. Wish me luck its been a long time since my college days. The class is called "The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness" I took just one class so I do not get overloaded. In June I start a class which I know will be very interesting called "Woman and the Civil Rights Movement".
I have been tired a lot but thats just the way it goes for me. I am fortunate to have the time to sleep when I need to and it's quiet in my home. The neighbors make enough noise that I feel people living around me doing their everyday things and that comforts me. Well except when Jorge my upstairs neighbor vacuums the floor above my bed at 3:00 in the morning! :)
We had a lot of snow but we needed it and most of all the farmers need it. The weather is just crazy and the tornadoes seem to be wrecking havoc on so many people. I hope to blog some weather related topics this spring!
I have some homework to do and then off to bed.
I hope everyone had a great month!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Learn More About Us... | eSewingWorkshop.com
Learn More About Us... | eSewingWorkshop.com
The free videos are great...I hope to have it in my budget soon to get a full membership which is $15.00 per month.
The free videos are great...I hope to have it in my budget soon to get a full membership which is $15.00 per month.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Quilting is so relaxing!
I started quilting yesterday. I made a tote bag from valentine charm squares. I still need to do the straps and sew them on and finish the bag. I loved working with the fabric and sewing. I need to start posting my creations on my blog here.
I was at Quilters Haven and fell in love with the store. I felt right at home there and it was comforting to be surrounded by all the fabrics and finished quilts. It reminded me of my mother and nana who were both excellent seamstresses.
I purchased a good ruler and talked to Chris the owner. She explained that I could take private classes with her and I look forward to learning how to cut fabrics. Eventually I will be able to make my own unique patterns and designs. But first I plan on doing easy projects to get into the swing of things.
I was at Quilters Haven and fell in love with the store. I felt right at home there and it was comforting to be surrounded by all the fabrics and finished quilts. It reminded me of my mother and nana who were both excellent seamstresses.
I purchased a good ruler and talked to Chris the owner. She explained that I could take private classes with her and I look forward to learning how to cut fabrics. Eventually I will be able to make my own unique patterns and designs. But first I plan on doing easy projects to get into the swing of things.
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