A Goal for April

Once again I am taking part in One Monthly Goal (OMG) at Stories from the Sewing Room (blog).  

After a time of downsizing and moving into a smaller, more appropriate home, I've found that I have a few projects to complete, and of course I still keep producing more quilts.

My goal for April is to quilt and bind this quilt called Woven.

It has a watery look to me, and it was fun to add this little strip with a clown fish - look closely.  Maybe I should call it finding Nemo.

Instructions for Woven can be found in the book Scraps, Inc. compiled by Susanne Woods.

Wish me luck and come by at the end of April to see if I have accomplished my goal.

When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming. ~ Dory

Relishing Red

The colour of the month for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge is Red. So I dipped into my little red scrap box.

After a few hours of fun ended up with these red Mile a Minute blocks.

It's so rewarding to sew through my scraps, I find it to be a meditative time, with pleasant memories of past projects, gifts and people.

Even when it's cold outside, our memories keep us warm.

Simply green

 Simply Green

This week I completed a few green mile a minute blocks, to participate in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and also to encourage myself and once again develop a habit of blogging.

Here is my little collection of blocks.

It has been a busy and enjoyable week playing with fabric.  

I am teaching a Double Wedding Ring Class and working on class samples - sneak peak.

In learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn. ~ Phil Collins

I'm back

 It's been a while, and I'm back with the hope of doing more blogging. 

Starting this year with some blue Mile a Minute blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

Blue Mile a Minute quilt blocks

Let's see what February brings for projects, finishes and colours of the rainbow.

There are a few quilt projects on the go, and I'm working on a Shop page (tab) for my blog, as this house has more quilts than it can use in a life-time and yet there's not much I like better than playing with fabric, sitting at my sewing machine and creating quilts.  It's time to let some of them find new homes.

Quilting is my passion… chocolate comes in a close second.

New Quilters

Well it's been a while since I've posted, so time to catch up and share.

First I'd like to show a group of new (or possibly returning to the craft) quilters.

I have taught a couple of classes of Quilting 101 at Out of Hand Quilting and Fabrics in Calgary, and want to show off their beautiful quilts.

Unfortunately I didn't keep good records of names and quilts.  I do remember a few names, as some have already taken another class (Quilting 201) with me, or frequent the store.  I will happily add names to pictures, leave a comment if you can help me out.

If my memory serves me, this first group is from the Fall of 2024.

Alex and Megan

Jessica

Next group is from January 2025.

Sally & Helene

One more group of new quilters from May, 2025.

Mom and daughter time

It makes me so happy to make this post and see these lovely quilts and the happy faces.  Welcome to the world of quilting and I look forward to seeing you in the store and perhaps in future classes.

‘Creativity takes courage.’ ~ Henri Matisse

Finishing School Plus

Getting ready for Finishing School, this Sunday, March 17th at Out of Hand Quilting and Fabrics, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Join me, let's have some fun finishing up quilting (or other) projects.  I think I’ll be working on a flannelette nightgown.

I also have a class coming up:

Quilting 201, or The next step (after 101) will be

Tuesday, March 19 - 7-9pm - prep class

Saturday, March 23 - 10:30am - 4:30pm - all day sew day

In this class you will add four new blocks to your repertoire and come away with a larger (approximately twin size) quilt.  We still have space in this class.

If you have taken 201 in the past and haven't completed it, we have a few spaces on Saturday for you to join us and continue working on this quilt, Jamie @ Out of Hand has a separate pricing for Saturday only quilters.

You can register through the Out of Hand 'Classes' page - https://outofhandquilting.com/classes/ - or by calling the store, 403-217-4871

Starting strong is good.  Finishing strong is epic. ~ Robin Sharma

Zelda Quilt

Quilting and binding the Zelda quilt is complete, my February goal. Having a ‘One Monthly Goal’  helps me to complete projects and to finish both old and new things on the go.

Quilted with the Entangle pantograph by Hermione Agree.

The backing is Ravel Twist Mix, which is a conglomeration of all of the prints in this collection.

I used a Ravel - 15 Piece Fat Quarter Bundle - e bond, available online from Out of Hand Quilting and Fabrics.

I will be teaching the Zelda quilt as a class at Out of Hand to learn the skill of half square triangles.  Of course you might want to take the class just to make this lovely quilt while hanging out with other quilters. I love this picture that Leslie took of me with Zelda at Out of Hand.

QUILT DETAILS

 The Zelda quilt

Started January 2024

The finished quilts measures  60 inches by 72  inches

Finished:  February 2024

Life is like a triangle, sides made of yes, no and excuse! ~ Ragesh Valse