I took the plunge!! If you have read some of my most recent posts, I have been giving some serious thought to the act of making a quilt! For years, I have had this cute panel of a witch and black cat with jack-o-lanterns. My guess would be three feet by four feet...maybe a bit smaller...with some of my favorite Autumn colors, gold, yellow, deep green, oranges and black. I jumped into this project a bit near sighted...knowing nuttin' 'bout quilting. In fact I still don't...I'm just working around and around and around the other panel aforementioned, and hoping against hope that they'll come out somewhat even. I found out something while doing this, 1] * you have to be a mathematical genius and 2] * you have to use your sewing machine and try to keep the seams straight while sewing!! LOL It's been eons since I've sat behind the sewing machine. Trust me.
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I took the plunge!! If you have read some of my most recent posts, I have been giving some serious thought to the act of making a quilt! For years, I have had this cute panel of a witch and black cat with jack-o-lanterns. My guess would be three feet by four feet...maybe a bit smaller...with some of my favorite Autumn colors, gold, yellow, deep green, oranges and black. I jumped into this project a bit near sighted...knowing nuttin' 'bout quilting. In fact I still don't...I'm just working around and around and around the other panel aforementioned, and hoping against hope that they'll come out somewhat even. I found out something while doing this, 1] * you have to be a mathematical genius and 2] * you have to use your sewing machine and try to keep the seams straight while sewing!! LOL It's been eons since I've sat behind the sewing machine. Trust me.
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You are a brave and talented soul. If you can do it, maybe I can....when I am not working any more. I can't wait to see your finished product.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure you'll see any more...it depends on if it turns out half way decent for sharing. LOL
DeleteWell, this sounds very exciting! And I hope you continue to show us, I love the idea of a throw for the couch.
ReplyDelete...since it's just for Halloween decor, I figured a smaller piece of work would suffice. :o)
DeleteI love it! Quilting is something I've been thinking of taking up. I made a quilt with my grandma, and she and her sisters and their mom were expert quilters. Ok- you're giving me the motivation...
ReplyDelete...thanks Shelly...I have no 'quilting equipment' at all, so it just a hit and miss piece of construction. I hope you do...I bet your work will be great.
DeleteYou are definitely multitalented, Anni. It looks very cool and I'm sure you will finish it soon! I am impressed. :-)
ReplyDelete...thing is, I'm still not very confident in this.
DeleteGood for you ~ A new adventure and the quilt looks and sounds delightful and creative! Happy Weekend to you ~ thanks ~ ^_^
ReplyDelete...I must admit tho, the anxieties are still there for me. Not sure 'bout this at all.
DeleteProud of you, Anni
ReplyDeleteBatting: I tend to use the really thin batting as it makes it easier to quilt...and cotton is better than polyester....You did good, I want to see the entire quilt top, though.
Mama Bear
I promise to show you the 'finished quilt' if it looks half way proper.
DeleteI know what you mean about dragging out the old sewing machine after a long, long time! I attempted a doll dress, and soon realized how 'rusty' I'd become in my sewing skills :(
ReplyDeleteHope your quilt project is worthy of some batting, after all that work!
As for rain, I wish we could share with you, too. I think drought is worse than too much rain, been there, done that one, too.
...especially when you have to sit back and watch the lawn dry up. That's the worst for me. :o(
DeleteMaking a quilt is on my bucket list for someday. I have an old sewing machine that I have to get out one of these days and try to figure out how to use it again. If I'd finally do it, it could even be useful. Instead of collecting dust in my basement. Good luck with the batting. I used to have 2 cats, one named Reno and one Tahoe.
ReplyDelete...you had a Tahoe kitty too? Wow.
DeleteQuilting is a great hobby. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure...no, positive, this will most likely be the 1st and last I do.
DeleteI know you can do this, you are so far beyond talented my friend.
ReplyDelete...thanks for the encouragement Denise.
DeleteGood for you! I'm always impressed by those who quilt. I took a class and made some pillows, but then it ended. :)
ReplyDelete...ya, I think this is the same kind of scenario for me too. Once will be plenty experience for me.
DeleteWell--congrats to you... such a talented lady... I love quilts --but my gifts and talents do NOT lie in those areas. I will just enjoy my quilts --and praise those of you who make them!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
...who knows Betsy...I may not even finish it. I'm hoping to, but then there is always that trash bin laughing at me.
DeleteYour quilt looks great! :) There is nothing more rewarding than making something, then displaying and using it. It takes us back to the basics of doing things for ourselves. I look forward to seeing it when you have finished it. :)
ReplyDeleteI finally just 'had to try my "hand" at this'. I hope it will look good enough to show the finished quilt. I just got back from purchasing the batting, I'm feeling a lot of 'don't know what you're doing' anxieties right now.
DeleteI would love to learn to quilt,but I don't even sew!!! You asked about the reasons for the lack of monarchs. Yes, the drought played a huge role in the last couple of years for the monarch migrating north for the winter and those coming back from Mexico. But there was also a lack of food as milkweed gets cut or sprayed so there is no larva food for the monarch larve or for nectering. Then the cold, wet spring took its toll. Without things changing, the migration up north could end. It is sad and all we can do is plant milkweed and nectar plants and not use pesticides.. Michelle
ReplyDeleteMichelle...it's a sad shame to read about this!!!
DeleteMore power to ya. I hope it is a beauty when finished.
ReplyDeleteI HATE to sew, so I won't be trying this myself.
I used to sew...a LOT. But when I retired with Bud, the interest left.
DeleteWay to go. You went full steam ahead on that. Quilting is something I've been wanting to learn
ReplyDeleteI bet you'd be a whiz at quilting Ann!!
DeleteI think you quilt will be very pretty. Anyway it will be fun to give it a try. My Mama and I made two for me before I got married back in 1956. No more quilting for me. I gave them to my daughters a while back. It was fun to look at the squares and remember the garment each square came from.
ReplyDeleteMy mom had one from long ago, each square was a relative who had embroidered their name on it. I wonder what happened to it?!!
DeleteLove the colorful quilt! Congrats for taking the plunge and trying out quilting. I don't sew, sew would never attempt that. (See what I did there?) Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes...LOL, I get it!! Too funny. Hope you had a great weekend Lori, I'm late reading my own comments this week.
DeleteI love that fabric! I hope you'll show us the finished product.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother taught me how to quilt long ago but I have never made one on my own.
Well, if I can accomplish this not knowing what I am up against...I am sure you can do it. Thanks.
DeleteOh my gosh - I want to make a quilt and I never have before. I actually have some squares to start it. Good luck to you girl. sandie
ReplyDelete...thanks Sandie. LUCK is something I really need on this project. A little bit of knowledge would help too...but this is all new to me.
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