Monday and back to my "job". Therefore, not too much time for quilting today!
I called and signed up for a "Beginning Hand Applique" class, scheduled for October 17, 2009. Spent my lunch hour reading the class text, Hand Applique with Alex Anderson. It sure was fun to daydream about fabric purchases! I think bright batiks against bright white would make a beautiful Color Sampler (see pg.21)
Received a call from Mary Tims that she has completed quilting the batik quilt for my father-in-law's 70th Birthday. My husband choose a fish motif so it should be fun. I can't wait to pick it up. Unfortunately, I have to start the hand binding which takes me a long time! I intend to present it to him on November 7th. Pray that I become a faster binder!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 4, 2009
It's the first Sunday of the month! It's the first Sunday of the month!
Therefore, I enjoyed my Quilting Sunday School Class at the Quilt Patch. I am especially grateful for this class! It's led by Lesely-Claire Greenberg. She is incredibly knowledgeable and more than eager to help students learn new techniques. Each student is able to bring ANY project that they are working on, in ANY stage of completion, to obtain help. As a new quilter, this class has been instrumental in helping me transition from UFO (Unfinished Objects) to full fledged quilts and a sweatshirt jacket. Today, I am one step away from completing a beautiful Kona Bay inspired Asian fabric quilt that will be a surprise Christmas gift. Yes, it's October and it is almost complete!
I also found a contrast fabric for the Professional Tote. It's dark purple and it came from the Quilt Patch Dog House, where end-of-bolt-fabrics go at a specially reduced price. What more could a girl ask for? A need a few more notions in order be begin working on the Tote. Therefore, I need to make a trip to Hancock Fabrics sometime soon.
Therefore, I enjoyed my Quilting Sunday School Class at the Quilt Patch. I am especially grateful for this class! It's led by Lesely-Claire Greenberg. She is incredibly knowledgeable and more than eager to help students learn new techniques. Each student is able to bring ANY project that they are working on, in ANY stage of completion, to obtain help. As a new quilter, this class has been instrumental in helping me transition from UFO (Unfinished Objects) to full fledged quilts and a sweatshirt jacket. Today, I am one step away from completing a beautiful Kona Bay inspired Asian fabric quilt that will be a surprise Christmas gift. Yes, it's October and it is almost complete!
I also found a contrast fabric for the Professional Tote. It's dark purple and it came from the Quilt Patch Dog House, where end-of-bolt-fabrics go at a specially reduced price. What more could a girl ask for? A need a few more notions in order be begin working on the Tote. Therefore, I need to make a trip to Hancock Fabrics sometime soon.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
October 3, 2009
Welcome to my first blog! Today was a quilter's dream! I spent the afternoon at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. I've only been sewing and quilting for a relatively short time. More about that another day! So, today I spent some time purchasing fabric. A few weeks ago, I purchased the "Professional Tote" pattern by TheCreativeThimble.com. I've been looking for the perfect fabric to match my red trench coat. (The trench is the rage for fall!) I'm happy to report that I found a fun fabric by http://www.blankquilting.com/. Doesn't look like they have it on their website :( However, I'll take a picture and post it tomorrow. As you get to know me, you will learn that I have absolutely NO FEAR for bright, bold color! But, I bet you already guessed that...a woman who will wear a red trench coat is probably not afraid of bold color.
In addition, I purchased a yard of blue reversible batik. The reverse also contains gold. I'm contemplating using it for the Minds Wide Open, Celebrate the Arts in Virginia Quilt Challenge, "From the Muse, Featuring Women in the Arts". The rules indicate that blue must be the predominant color. Hmmm....still thinking about my Muse. I don't think that mine is BLUE. So, I'm having a little creative block. I have until November 2009 to submit my entry. I better get on it!
Thanks for stopping by my first blog and my first entry. Please come back over the next few weeks. I plan to add pictures of my quilts and pictures of my travels. Happy Quilting!
In addition, I purchased a yard of blue reversible batik. The reverse also contains gold. I'm contemplating using it for the Minds Wide Open, Celebrate the Arts in Virginia Quilt Challenge, "From the Muse, Featuring Women in the Arts". The rules indicate that blue must be the predominant color. Hmmm....still thinking about my Muse. I don't think that mine is BLUE. So, I'm having a little creative block. I have until November 2009 to submit my entry. I better get on it!
Thanks for stopping by my first blog and my first entry. Please come back over the next few weeks. I plan to add pictures of my quilts and pictures of my travels. Happy Quilting!
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