For Christmas Danny gave me a really nice sewing machine, the one that I have been wanting for quite some time. I have made a few things with it like a really cute apron, on christmas day, and a baby blanket for one of my friends soon to be baby boy. It has been lots of fun playing around with it.
I love quilts. I have a quilt that my grandma Phylis made me that I cherish. I also have another quilt that my mom made me and one that my aunt gave me that was made by one of my ancestors. Each of these quilts mean so much to me. I want to be like my grandma Phylis and my ancestors who made quilts for their family. I want my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to have the same thing I did, beautiful quilts that have meaning and love stichted into them.
So with this desire I realise it can only be accomplished if I take up the hobby of quilting and perfect it as did the other women in my family who went before me. I love to sew and this will be the perfect opportunity to get lots of use out of my new machine. Plus, I always fall in love with all the beautiful fabrics and their designs every time I walk into Joanns. Now I will have an excuse to buy, buy, buy!
Seeing as I know nothing really about quilting I needed to learn. I picked up the best book. It is a beginners quilting book. It has tons of great info and gives you four beginner patterns to start with.
With book in hand I went to one of my favorite stores, Joanns. I fell in love with the cutest lime green baby chenille fabric, I had to get it. I was able to find a few other fabrics that would match great. So, my first quilt turns out to be a baby quilt. It being a baby quilt means nothing more than I hope to one day wrap a cute little baby boy in it. (the lady cutting the fabric asked when I was due when she saw the fabric, can't a person make a baby quilt without being accused of being prego?)
Here are a few pictures of my new hobby in progress. I will post more pictures as it gets closer to being finnished.
The blanket is very cute. I got a sewing Machine three years ago that is still in the box because I have no idea how to use one. So can I ask what is the title of the book that you got? Maybe it will give me a little insight into where to begin.
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Way to go on starting a blog! Also good job on your quilt, it looks great! Your blog looks so cute, you have done a great job! I love blogging, it's such a great way to keep in touch with friends and family who are a ways away so I'm so glad you started one.
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute Melanie. I made Prestyn a quilt. When I was still Pregnant. Unarra is a huge Vikings (football) fan so I made it out of that material. My mom gave me one of her old sewing machines I should start sewing more. I wished we lived closer we could have sewing partys lol.
ReplyDeleteI've never made anything in my life... You and Yvonne should teach me :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I LOVE the blanket you made for Tristen, and I know he will too!
well done melanie. Thank you for sharing memories about grandma. I miss her and lover her too.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!!! I just asked Shad for a sewing machine for our anniversary. I really hope I get one. No I am for sure not pregos Hello we are entering the terrible 2's with Brylie I don't think I could handle a baby right now!!!! The pic is just from when I was preggo (its the only I could find of us together that one of us didn't look goofy!!!)
ReplyDeleteNo you can't make a baby quilt without being accused!! Cute blog :)
ReplyDeleteMelanie, I love that you are a quilter now, and I love the pictures, and the fabric you picked out. So good job all around. I especially love that you are continuing in the tradition of the women in your life, that have been so important to you. What a great legacy to keep alive!
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