Long Time..

I guess you could say I'm full of good intentions. I wanted to start a sewing blog in order to get involved in an online community full of other crafters like me. I must not have the attention span made for this!

I've made a few projects since the last time I posted on here. Maybe one evening I can "catch up" on posting about it. I want this to be a digital scrapbook or portfolio of my creations, as well as a place to share the new things I'm learning.

I've joined a quilting guild here, and am happy to say that I'm enjoying it. The ladies are kind, and understanding of my beginning skill level. They also don't mock my having a Singer, while they're all sewing on computerized Janome and Bernina machines. One day, I might too. For now, student loans require too much of me.

Thanks for being patient. I hope I can get it together and have a wonderful site for folks to enjoy!

Value Quilting

I've seen many different quilt designs I've wanted to try out. This one takes the cake. I love the depth it creates.

Finished!

I started on this quilt for a friend a few weeks ago. It's a little lopsided, but that's ok! I will just have to plan better for next time.

Repurposed Picture Frame

If there's one thing I'm really good at, it's being frugal and cheap. I wanted a new jewelry cabinet to hang some necklaces in, but wasn't ready to pay $40+ for one. I found a clearance frame at Target for $1.49. It was a little beat up, but I think I liked that worn look for this project.

I took the glass out and covered the back of the frame using fabric glue. I then hammered a few nails through, and bent them up in the back. I embellished with a few buttons to give extra color and voila! A new home for my few necklaces!

It looks wonderful!

Musings of a Young Quilter

I'm quite new to the quilting world. I never touched a sewing machine until 2008 when I caught the crafting bug. It was a beautiful, robin egg blue, 1967 Singer. I found it in a dusty corner of a thrift store. It was the best $10 I spent after I graduated college. I started out making simple handbags for me to use, which turned into a tshirt quilt; which turned into aprons; which turned into coffee cup sleeves.. you get the picture.

I now own a much newer machine, and have been learning about all the new features! I want to join the quilting community and show just how much I am learning and enjoying this wonderful art!

Until next time,