Time for New Projects!
It is SO time for me to start something new, and also to use up something "old". Last night I downloaded some Valentine embroidery patterns, and thought that I might start some gift pillows. I also have been itching to use some of my vast store of AMH fabrics, much of which is in small pieces, but all very much loved and usable.
Hubby and I ran out to enjoy some breakfast and stop at the grocery store, where a new quilting magazine popped right into my face. Quilters World. (Spring, 2015) On the front was a double Irish Chain in all it's glory, and the decision was made.
First, I had to set up the embroidery machine to start on the gifts:
And according to the machine, I had ninety minutes to go crazy cutting fabric squares for my new quilt.
Soon I had a lot of pieces cut and pressed and ready to go. After testing the pattern directions, I realized that the blocks lent themselves nicely to chain piecing. I believe the pattern called for 55 four-square sets, which I pretty much made up at random (as random as I allow myself to be).
Hubby and I ran out to enjoy some breakfast and stop at the grocery store, where a new quilting magazine popped right into my face. Quilters World. (Spring, 2015) On the front was a double Irish Chain in all it's glory, and the decision was made.
First, I had to set up the embroidery machine to start on the gifts:
And according to the machine, I had ninety minutes to go crazy cutting fabric squares for my new quilt.
Soon I had a lot of pieces cut and pressed and ready to go. After testing the pattern directions, I realized that the blocks lent themselves nicely to chain piecing. I believe the pattern called for 55 four-square sets, which I pretty much made up at random (as random as I allow myself to be).
Next up will be making up the blocks AND finishing the pillows. I have pulled out a lot of pinks and reds from my stash for the pillows, but really have no idea where I am heading with them yet.
Ah, sewing! What a joy!
Hugs,
Debbie
How cool that you were able to use your time to work on two projects. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteHave I told you how envious I am of your embroidery machine?? LOL of course I have! I love those little squares of fabric - can't wait to see the pillows!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling over all those lovely AMH squares!!
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