Mini Quilt Fabric

I signed up for a mini quilt swap and these are the fabrics I'm working with. Aren't they pretty?!! I think the design is great as well. I got a very nice note from Sandie who is sending a quilt to me. I can't wait to see it! I also have 4 customer quilts basted and ready to go.

I taught my first Machine Quilting Class last Thursday. I had some very good comments and had a great time. I hope I have started a great journey for those who took the class. Quilting in general is such a great art, and provides many opportunities to meet new people and share. I sew weekly with a group, and we are always more creative when we share ideas than when we are home trying to figure it out on our own.

Grocery Bags

I wanted to make some reusable grocery bags. I don't like the store ones, because of the name of the store on it. If they want me to advertise for them, they can give me the bag :) Anyway, I found the fabric as remnants, and after much consideration, I made this pattern. It has a facing instead of a lining, so they will roll up nicely. I rarely use only 3 bags when I grocery shop, but these will help some. Now, to remember to take them into the store ;)

Flag Quilt

I haven't posted for a while, but that doesn't mean I haven't been sewing. I took a class to make this quilt at the end of April, and finished it within 2 weeks. Not bad, huh? It was a little tricky, because it is 3-dimensional. I really like it. It is hanging in my sewing room right now, but will hang in the front room for most of June and July.

Pretty Flowers of Spring

I took this picture of tulips in Salt Lake City at Temple Square just before Easter. They were so lovely, and I absolutely loved the colors. I hope it inspires you, too.

I Get to Teach a Class

I am so excited. I get to teach a machine quilting class at a local quilt shop. This is a first for me, and I am thrilled. Someone saw my big bag (see post from February), and liked the quilting on it, then asked if I would teach a class. So, of course I said yes, since I really have been dreaming about this opportunity. Of course, there is a little nervousness involved, but I think I have come up with a good plan, and we'll see how it goes.

The classes are scheduled for May 21st and June 20th. We'll see if anyone signs up (grin). Maybe I"ll share how it went later. If you have any good tips about machine quilting, please leave me a post, I'll be happy to share it with my class - and then here, too!