QUILTING!!!

I'm so excited that I can finally show my quilting adventure that I've had the last four months! I decided to make a king-size quilt for my mom, for Christmas. Let's just say, I found a new hobby! I LOVE quilting. It's one of those projects you can work on for hours, minutes, days, or whatever you have time for, set it aside and know exactly what to do when you pick it back up. My advice: Pace yourself! All you really need is a quilt design/pattern that you like, basic sewing skills, a rotary blade with a cutting mat, access to a quilting machine, and your favorite fabrics! This project took a lot of patience, because it IS such a huge quilt that I had to do a lot of little things OVER and over again. Cutting, cutting, ironing, ironing. I never realized how much you have to iron when you quilt, or sew anything for that matter. It really makes your project more crisp. I felt like a quilt was appropriate for my mom since I know it's something she will treasure, and something I can have part of my family forever! Knowing that someday my grandchildren will have it, will make the memory of my mother (who taught me how to sew) last forever. I love you Mom! Oh..and P.S...for a little project in between I made a rag quilt, which is the black patch blanket, with the pink back. That is an easy one day project, let me know if you want the instructions! (I love super Saturday's!)



Just Getting Started! First, you have to make sure you pre-wash the fabric, then start cutting rows of blocks, to start making a 9-block patch quilt.


I'm always in my pajamas! haha. Quilting is a perfect excuse to get comfy all day!!!


Time to get the batting, since the front is COMPLETELY DONE!














Here is a video of my mom opening her gift... :) I can't wait to make my next quilt! :)