Busy, busy, busy...

I have caught the sewing bug again.  For many, many months I have not wanted to sew very much. I must have been burnt out or something.  But I have made up for that this weekend. 

Some softies for an upcoming kids class.  This was a free pattern that found and tweaked:

A drawstring bag ...also for a class.  Fabric donated by a kind friend!  The kids will love to make this bag.  

And my favorite thing...a stroller blanket/quilt made from that charm pack from Moda I was talking about.  LOVE IT!  It has a rustic feel to it because of the handstitching around the edge and the light brown minky makes it so super soft.  I can't wait to give this to a new baby girl!

sigh.... it's good to make stuff.  :)

xoxo,
Michelle

half a checkmark

It's better than nothing, right?  So I have really under estimated how much time and energy goes into quiltmaking.  And color selection is hard for me.  I have tons of scraps but I am over thinking all my choices.  But... I HAVE MY QUILT TOP DONE PEOPLE.  Yes, I cheated a bit because it was supposed to be all stars and log cabins and then my 3 kid blocks.  Not happening.  I have substituted some gingham and a cute branches fabric to make up for some of my blocks.  I was getting burnt out!

I am happy with it...so far.  I have some cute spikey edging to add still.

And here are some of my favorite blocks up close

(the kid blocks are a given so I will show those later):

Now back to work...lots to do!

Quilty goodness

I have tried to quilt before.  It didn't go well.  I think my thoughts about quilting were more about precision and making all seams align...you know, that is what good quilters do, right?  Not anymore.... I have been LIBERATED.  I don't want to go burn my bra or anything but the principles are loosey goosey and that is a nice change.  Don't get me wrong, I still like things to match up.  It's hard to un-learn what has been ingrained for so long about sewing.  I started Mary's class Design Your Own Modern Quilt at Sew to Speak and last night was the first class.  I made this wonky star:

and this wonky log cabin block:

It was fun.  Now I am going to plan my official quilt that we will make in class.  I can't wait!