Quilting Bug

Jan 19th, 2008 by Marie

I have got the quilting bug and I’m ready to make a new quilt. As a self-taught quilter and sewer, I picked up a few things from Mom and I have taken a quilting class at one point, but mostly just giving it a try. I know fabric from a good quilt shop is much better quality, but I decided to head over to Wal-Mart for the discount stuff and not brake the bank on a quilt that is just for fun. I am still learning to quilt and experimenting needs to be cheap. I can easily justify quilting on a $1 per yard. When all was said and done, I ended up spending $11 for ALL of it.

I am calling this quilt, “Here Comes the Sun” because these Winter Blues have gotten to me. I have been craving a trip to Southern California or Arizona, anything warmer than Utah. This fabric takes me to those places. I love the bright oranges. Especially the floral one on top. We will see if it turns out and I will post when it is finished. I am going to try something new this time, making a new year’s resolution to not quilt with just squares, inspired from Crazy Mom Quilts. So people, head over to Walmart, get your cheap fabric, and practice your quilting.

Posted in Quilts, Sewing | 12 Comments

12 Responses to “Quilting Bug”

on 19 Jan 2008 at 5:44 am1 lina

I love those sunshine colours! One of my resolutions was to make a log cabin quilt like Amanada Jean’s also. Walmart here (Canada) has a very limited fabric selection - so consider yourself lucky - look forward to seeing the results!
on 19 Jan 2008 at 6:41 am2 Jackie

Good luck getting back into quilting, I love the fabric you have chosen. I can not wait to see the outcome!!
on 19 Jan 2008 at 7:16 am3 Melissa

Those are beautiful colors. I can’t wait to see it all finished. I just finished the top of my quilt last night. Its pink, yellow, and orange.
on 19 Jan 2008 at 8:08 am4 Lindsay

Oh, I LOVE the oranges, yellows, and greens - it makes me miss our Cali! Lookin’ forward to seeing the finished product!
on 19 Jan 2008 at 4:08 pm5 Kimberly

I just got caught up on reading your blog - you are such an inspiration!
on 21 Jan 2008 at 7:06 am6 Dedee

I love that colors on that quilt. Shall we have a race? I love the ideas that I’m finding on here!
on 21 Jan 2008 at 1:29 pm7 Becky

Love the colors! I love quilting too, but I haven’t made the time for it lately . . . I’m excited to see the finished product!
on 22 Jan 2008 at 3:24 pm8 Marie

I am getting excited to quilt this. These comments are helping me get the job done. The fabric has been cut, now I need to get to sewing it together.
on 24 Jan 2008 at 5:28 pm9 SewDelish

I love those colours. So sunny and cheerful!
on 26 Jan 2008 at 9:21 am10 Kara Jayne

these fabrics are adorable, and even better together. I LA LA LOVE quilting and have dubbed myself the “fake quilter” because I to am self taught. Be careful, it’s addicting!!
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