I'm happy to announce the birth of my new blog that will be a journal of my quilts. Last year, I was introduced to quilting by my good friend Jill. She had an online fabric business for about a year. I loved going to her house to see what new projects she was up to and to take in all the beautiful bolts of fabric she had on shelves in her basement. I found I could not be anything but happy looking at the color and pattern and over time felt like maybe this is something I might want to do. I had no sewing experience (well only helping put together a couple quilts with friends) and no sewing machine for that matter. Then I saw it!!! The most beautiful quilt I have ever seen.
The fabric was stunning and it was then I knew I MUST learn to quilt. Bret saw the fresh look on my face and the cheer that oozed out of me when talking about fabric. He supported me whole heartedly. I headed off to get my new Bernina and when I got home, my son Anders said he has never seen me so giddy!!! Great Start!!! I must admit I'm not nearly in love with quilting as I am the fabric. Quilting is just a perfect place to showcase it!!! You will soon find that my quilts are rather simple and they usually involve large patterns. I'm not afraid of the intricate patterns nor do I think I won't be able to do them. I just love the fabrics and feel they really can stand on their own. The above quilt is the one I saw on Jill's basement floor. She made it for her brother's wedding present. This leads me to my most favorite fabric designer BY FAR!!! Anna Maria Horner's fabric is breathtaking-all of it!!! Her colors are stunning and there are some that I just can't stop looking at, or feeling for that matter.
Well, I still haven't finished this Anna Maria Horner Good Folks quilt yet. I wanted to have a few others under my belt before I took the plunge. I was so nervous to start cutting. The quilt top turned out amazing and I will post pictures as soon as its done!!!
Here are 2 out of 3 of my first completed quilts (I need to take a picture of my first and Bret's in Zions with my camera). They are both Joel Dewberry, Deer Valley fabric. This was perfect for our cabin. I look forward to using them every time I am there.
I just pieced another quilt for the cabin. It's American Jane, Happy Campers in a disappearing 9-patch design. I LOVE it and can't wait to quilt it. I'm saving for the backing!
Here's a sneak peek
I'm hoping to have this and 3 others done by August. Wish me luck!!
