I have been sewing today…specifically I am piecing a queen sized quilt top for our bed. I am loving this quilt with its rich reds and beautiful floral theme. The primary fabric is from Anna Griffin’s Flora collection. I hope to get the whole top pieced today except for the borders because I am going to a free class on Wednesday to learn how to do mitered borders.
Later on, I’m going to settle in and continue reading John Irving’s latest novel: Last Night In Twisted River … which I am loving.
Are you working on any crafty projects this weekend? Does the fall weather inspire you to create?
Tell me what you’re doing today!
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I don’t have any craft projects. I would love to learn how to make a quilt. Yours is beautiful! Have a great weekend.
My mother used to make baby quilts with flannel. They were so soft!
How lovely! Quilting is on my life-list of things to do. Right now, I just knit. In fact, I have about three half-finished scarves calling out to me!
Beautiful! I’m going to have to make a new quilt for our bed sometime, probably after we move and I’m decorating a new master. I love our current quilt (faux suede one flower print, one brown) but I can see where it’s showing it’s age now.
I love those colors! I am hoping to teach myself how to make a quilt this year. I’m going to start with old clothes scraps for now. The idea of practicing on beautiful fabric is a little daunting.
That is a beautiful quilt top. I LOVE your colour choices!
Vasilly: Thanks! Quilting is actually not all that hard…it just takes a little time and being careful as you sew…you should try it; I bet you’d love it!
Lenore: I haven’t sewed a quilt with flannel yet…but I’ve been thinking about it. I also love the softness!
Amy: Oh, I love knitting. I don’t do it so much anymore, but I used to make these big, bulky sweaters when I lived in Maine…they were made of wool and so warm!
Lori: Your quilt sounds gorgeous! There is nothing quite like sleeping beneath a quilt you’ve made.
Allie: Don’t be afraid to use beautiful fabrics!! (Although making scrap quilts I would think would be really fun too!).
Teddy: Thank you!