Design Wall Monday

Over the past several weeks I have been on a wonderful journey, which I’m hoping to continue the rest of my life. 

It all started with  a ‘Beginning Quilting’ class which covered the basics of measuring, cutting and piecing. Working on various blocks, sashing, and finish up on the border..

Here it is my FIRST (and so far only) quilt top!

The next class was ‘Machine Quilting’.  Covering the basic steps of preparing the quilt layers, pinning and we even had a chance to try some machine quilting techniques. 

Here goes... my FIRST attempt to machine quilting.

Side Note:  My sweet husband bought me a new Bernina Artista 635, as an anniversary present (41 years today).  I've sewn 48 years on a Singer featherweight so I'm becoming familiar with all of the wonderful things my Bernina can do.  I have never used a walking foot, so lining up my needle to do stitch in the ditch has been a bit of a challenge.  Believe me, it's not the machine, more like operator inexperience.

Because I wanted to experience the entire quilt making process I finalized it all with taking a 'Better Binding' class last week.  And so this journal will continue when I can show the completed wall quilt.

Have a wonderful week and don’t forget to quilt ‘n bog ....Don't you all  love to know what everyone is doing?  I know I thrive on your creativity and your sharing.
Take care

Snow Day Sunday

Woke this morning to a dusting of snow.  We usually see three to four snow showers each Winter and this should make three. The beauty of Arizona is the sun never hides long and the cold white stuff disappears quickly.
...even the prickly-pear cactus have snow on them.

more snow.....

Now that I’ve put a pot of Calico Bean Soup on the stove, my special recipe, and the house is filled with warm, fuzzy smells, what a great way to spend the rest of the day playing in the ‘Girl Cave’ working on projects!

Do you have a special soup recipe you can share? What do you like doing on days like this? 

Well, heading to the Girl Cave hopefully will have something to post on Design Wall Monday tomorrow.
Take care....

I Love New Lessions

After taking a Beginning Quilt Class using Alex Anderson's book Start Quilting. OMG this old garment sewing lady's head was spinning, it seemed I was learning a new language! After that class the next step was machine quilting and another great book to add to my reference library, Machine Quilting Made Easy by Maurine Noble.

Now I'm getting ready for another lesson on binding.  I have to prepare 4 sandwiches, quilted and ready for class on Thursday to learn the final step, binding.  I will let you know how it goes.  Hopefully will have something new to show you on my design wall. 

I was told I was the only one that could make my day a good one, so that is what I'm going to do. 
I hope you will also.

Design Wall Monday

Wow, everything is new for me. A newbie quilter and first time blogger.  I love checking in with all of you to see what great things you are up to.  All of your posts keep me motivated and truly inspired!!

After taking a beginning quilt class I jumped right in using Loretta Smith's book Pineapple Quilt A Piece of Cake.  With great excitement here is my design wall.  Four blocks down and several to go.

Still unsure of the arrangement but the blocks are fun to make.

I'm sure many of you have made a pineapple quilt. Your comments and input will be helpful.

Make it a GREAT week and please keep on quilting and blogging.