Joseph's Coat Quilt Along ...

With much deliberating, I decided to join the Joseph's Coat quilt along. I think it's going to look great. I found out about it late and by the time I decided to start I was so far behind. 1st. my compass only opened to 4.5 inches, not the 5.5 inches that was recommended. 2nd. I think I want to make a smaller quilt then what the group is making. 3rd. I'm using freezer paper. I didn't want to wait to order Stitch and Wash Fusible. Ahhh, can i ever just follow the rules and things just work out the way they are supposed to? Well, I'll just see how it all comes out. It'll be fine, I'm sure.

I went through my entire stash and it was great to see some designs I haven't seen in a while. That was fun! I think I will make a scrappy look quilt. I managed to cut out about 150 petals.

This is my first block. I need to get a move on it. :0) I can't wait to see how this is all going to come together.

I really need to charge my camera instead of using my phone...sorry for the bad pictures.

What i've been up to...

It's been a busy week. I joined a Quilt Block Swap and i'm so excited. I've been working on my "Spring Spectacular" applique quilt. I finished my October Block Swap. It was a challage, but it pushed me to try and i did it...yay! I'm also working on a breast cancer ribbon block and i'm starting a hunter's star quilt today, hopefully. :0)



Here's a picture of the block...not a great picture, took it on my phone.

It’s been awhile…

I haven’t blogged in a while… I’m working on some new projects and I joined a block swap…yippie!!! I’ll be back soon. :0)

Happy Hump day...

I'm just about to finish my current project (Dinner at Santa's table runner). Pictures coming soon. I find myself to be slow when it comes to my projects. However, I am thinking about what to make next. :0) I did order a new book, as if I need anymore quilting books. My new book is Applique' Delights by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins.






I'm having a great time with the Dinner at Santa's table runner project I got from them and I am looking forward to using these applique blocks in other projects.

What I'm up to now...

Right now I'm working on an applique project (Dinner at Santa's Table runner). I have always been afraid of hand applique. I decided to try to applique the Piece O Cake Designs way. I found their technique to be quite easy. So far so good. I'm looking forward to getting it finished and see how it's going to come out. Wish me luck :0)

Here's a couple of pictures.

How it All Started...

It all began about 10 years ago, I was 20 years old and my grandmother became ill. She was in the hospital and I wanted to make something for her to keep while she was away from her home. I decided to make a quilt. I had very little information about quilts or even how to make one much less. I did some research on the internet and bought 3 books to read to get started. It took me about 6 months with college, having fun, and life to read all of the books and buy my basic supplies to get started. I finally started my first quilt and it took me about 2 months to finish. My Grandmother loved her quilt, she didn’t want it out of her sight. Thankfully I was able to give it to my Grandmother and she had some time with it when she finally came home. Although we lost her shortly after, she made a request to be buried with her quilt and that’s just what we did.

I consider myself a new quilter. Even though I have created many quilts within the last 9 years or so, I didn’t have the time to learn as much techniques as I could have while in college, enjoying being young, then finishing a Masters program, and now relocating. Now I have a lot more time to really learn more about quilting, which I love. I don’t know anyone who quilts so, I decided to start a blog to meet other quilters, learn different techniques, and journal my quilting experiences.

So, I quilt because…
1. I feel a connection to my grandmother every time I create something.
2. It relaxes me.
3. I love the feeling I get when I give it to someone special.