I have been spending time online looking at quilting sites and seeking inspiration. While doing that and playing on blogs Craftsy was having a sale. I went there and looked around. I signed up for some classes. I signed up for the 2012 Block of the month and the 2013 Block of the month. I decided to just do the 2012 one this year. And I am not trying to 'catch up'. I just started with the first blocks and will try to do the two blocks every month. Here are the first two
I spend a lot of time on Pat Sloan's online forum too. There are so many wonderful quilters there. So much inspiration and encouragement. Anyway, Pat is doing some sew alongs and I am doing one from her newest books. Here is my first block. I still need to stitch it down. Not sure if I want to do it by hand or by machine.
It is time at the shop to start new classes and programs. I had planned to have a new Block of the Month for beginners started by April. That was before the move of course.Now it will kick off in June. I have the blocks cut and ready to go. I also started a McKenna Ryan quilt that will be a Block of the Month for 6 months. It is a Christmas pattern called Heaven and Earth. This will be the first block presented.
I have more to tell you. A short trip. More quilty stuff. Some very cool bags.
once a quilter always a quilter! We just go through periods where we don't do much of it! Looks like you are getting well and truly back into the swing of things. Looks like you are heading into a very busy quilter period!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back quilting. I have the Craftsy BOM for 2012 and 2013 too and have watched when doing other quilting but not started cutting or sewing them yet. ALSO...I ordered Pat's book so I will be doing the BOM. And of course the other ones we have chatted about. NOW you show me McKenna Ryan and that is another one I have wanted to do. So many fun projects. I can't wait to see what else you show us.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly erturned with a flourish! Great projects happening and the snowman is adorable. I look forwrad to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteWow, your blocks are fascinating. That Christmas one is adorable! Looking forward to the bags. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!! Well done you! I love quilting but am not precise enough to do it. I tend to think ' oh that will do' but I know that's not good enough for quilting! Like your blocks as well Looking forward to seeing the completed one. Joan
ReplyDeleteLooks like some fun and interesting quilts coming up. Can't wait to see what else you have to show.
ReplyDeleteYou ceratinly seem to be getting back into the sewing groove now. I love that snowman with the bear cubs!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to quilting! We all knew you'd carve out time before long to be a quilter again. I love the Pat Sloan block - is that one that's free on her forum, or are you all working on something from a book? Might have to go check that out myself... In the meantime, keep us posted about the trip, bags and other quilty stuff!
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