So when I'm not indulging in these (Yes! Michael got me the entire saga in hard back--he really loves me!), I have another addiction I've been working on....QUILTING!
Some of my favorite quilt ideasI've been wanting to learn how to quilt for years now. I thought I could teach myself and went online but found everything overwhelming and intimidating. Shawnia, an awesome lady in our ward, offered to teach a quilting class for me for Enrichment. The class is quilt blocks from around the world. She is an amazing quilter and an amazing person! I can't believe she is teaching this for free. I have so much to learn from her. We started out basic and every month we learn a new quilt block from a different country. So far we have done blocks from
Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany (I'm a little behind and don't have them all done yet). I decided to do all the blocks in black and white fabrics. I plan on making a throw for my sofa. I look forward to this class every month and love the friendships I have gained, too! We laugh, talk, sew, and laugh some more!
I have loved learning this new skill--so much so that one block a month just wasn't enough for me. No...as with any true addiction, I needed more. So I decided to make quilts for Emma and Sophia. I know, I'm crazy. But I love quilting! I'm not an expert in any way but I find it very rewarding. So I researched out many patterns, took what I liked and made my own pattern. These are my favorite sites for ideas:
www.ohfransson.com
crazymomquilts.blogspot.com
www.modabakeshop.com
So this is what I've come up with: all pink! I found a lot of cute pink fabrics at my favorite shop Material Girls.
I'm making 2 twin size quilts so that is 160 squares total. It may take me a while to get them completed but I love the way they are turning out so far! I was so addicted that I even took my sewing machine as my carry on when Michael and I flew to Las Vegas. Michael had a work conference from 9-5 everyday and I just stayed in the hotel room and quilted. The housekeepers would come in and stare at me, trying to figure out what I was doing. I'm sure they all thought I was crazy. But I was in heaven. I think this is one addiction that I will be able to keep up with for the rest of my life.
7 comments:
It's a good addiction for you ~ they look fabulous!
The pink squares are so adorable. There is somewhat of a quilting addiction going on in my ward too. I just haven't jumped on the band wagon.. I think quilting in Vegas sounds awesome. But, I'm not a big fan of Vegas so anything would be better than being in smoke infested casinos.. LOL.. You are a natural, your quilts are going to be beautiful.
Why can't I get into it? They all look great. I have so fizzled out on the block of the month thing. You would be the apple in my mother-in-laws eye, but instead she has me.
Amanda...you must be my soul sister! It's funny because we even secretly drool over the same quilt pictures online. Your blocks (both quilts)are turning out so CUTE! Also funny about Las Vegas. Maybe we will have to schedule a girls quilting/crafty getaway sometime!
Lets plan a trip to Vegas you and me, and where you can quilt, and I will knit. And we can be a couple of old biddies gossiping the day away. Honestly that sound like heaven to me. The quilts are turning out great, I am excited for you in learning a new craft.
Much better than twilight! J/k
You are awesome! i love the black and white quilt idea. So creative!
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