Quilting!

I finally got around to this quilt I have been working on.  The fabrics used are reproductions of 30's fabrics.  It was a mystery quilt that I do through American Quilting in Orem.  I go on the 2nd Saturday of each month to pick up the next block.  It takes a year to finish.  You don't see the finished quilt until the very end.  That is the fun of it.  It is never like you think I will be.  This is the 5th mystery quilt.  I am working on one now that is a Halloween quilt.  Will see that one in June.
     

This room is what my husband Kent calls the "sewing room annex".  It is right across the hall from my sewing room.  I just like it because it is a place for my quilting machine.  I can spend hours in there.

I hope to get this quilt done soon.  Just love it.

I have been busy getting some things done for a class I'm teaching at American Quilting quilt retreat at the end of March.  Can't wait for that.  Four days of nothing but sewing, classes and more sewing.    


   

I love pincushions.  Here are a few that I have.  The one I made here is for my friend, and quilting bud, Martha.  Made it for her birthday.  The fabric I bought at an antique store.  Said on the tag that it is "cotton twill, circa 1940's".  I'll believe anything when it comes to fabric.  There was a yard of it, it was calling my name.  I also bought the bed springs there too.  I think it adds to the vintage feel.

Sometimes I don't like to put pins in them.  Just for looks.  I have a couple that I do use, they are by my machines, and my grandkids, when they are here, will push the pins all the way in.  Does that happen to anyone else?  Oh well, it's good for a laugh. 

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Well here I go!

 I have been wanting to start a blog.  A sewing blog, or maybe it should be my sewing journal.  I remember a few years ago, my sister Allison said that I should take pictures and keep track of everything I make.  What pattern I used, fabric choices and colors, if I kept it, gave it as a gift, or even if I sold it.  So I hope that by starting this blog, I can share with family and friends, my passion.  I sewed all of my girls dresses, and now I sew for my two granddaughters.  The picture of the blue dress, I made for my granddaughter, Makayle.  It is patterned after a vintage style dress for girls. I have also made for all my grandchildren, a toy holder which you can tie to the end of a crib, or hang on the wall.  The one you see is made for my youngest grandson, Porter.  I also love making bags, so pictures will follow soon.  Smocking and Heirloom sewing is also something I enjoy doing.  And last but not least, quilting.  Working on some projects, so will share those soon.  So I guess you can say, I love all things to do with a sewing machine, rotary cutter, rulers, needle and thread.  If you come knocking at my door and I don't answer, I will most likely be in my sewing room with my machine going full blast, and listening to talk radio.

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