Beginner fun
 

Since my last fiasco that almost had me turn in my stash, I decided to go simple and oh so cute. I have a curiosities layer cake with yardage for borders , backing and binding. I'm loving how easy it is and the break it is giving me from the intricate stuff,not complicated, just plain fun. The quilt that had me stumped turned out okay, not great but once I did simple quilting, it does have the obvious pattern of white around blocks that I was looking for. Thanks for all of your encouragement. We have a new quilt shop (I know the owner) opening soon and I'm going to get right into a beginners class and learn technique over complicated. I'm excited again. Thank-you,thank-you

Good plan. :)
You will be so pleased!

Jan in VA

GREAT IDEA….I too find that working on something simple that I can complete quickly (I call it instant gratification) allows me to relax and de-stress from working on the more complex stuff………..CONGRATS to you on getting there so quickly! Keep us posted on your class and your new projects….

HAPP?Y QUILTING!

SO GLAD you are feeling better about all of it!!!

Fantastic..... we all need a break from time to time. So glad yours relit the flame. Keeping excited about what we're doing is the key.

Great idea!!!!

nice to hear your getting more excited about quilting again. A class will definately help!! or even some good beginner books. We were all beginners at one time too you know : )

Good plan....... Enjoy it!!!

I'm happy for you that you did not give up out of frustration. Being aware of where you can profit from the experiences of others is an important concept. There are lots of sources of help-the board, the internet, You Tube, guilds, friends, etc. We all need to be willing to reach out to others for help we need and to be willing to offer our knowledge to others to help them along their journey. We all need to do some simple projects that go quickly and give a feeling of progress. I also like to work on something more challenging. Keep going!

Don't give up!! It's a great past time. Enjoy the process and don't beat yourself up!

I am so happy that you have found the fun again. Every once in a while I also take a beginner's class; they are always a good refresher and I almost always learn a new trick or 2.

If you ever get a chance to take a class from Debbie Caffrey, do so! I did at the Houston show and she really helped my rotary cutting skills. She has a dvd out with Charlotte Angoti that I highly recommend!

Sometimes we need to do the KISS attitude ..Keep it simple silly .. and that is what I did when first starting (books, friends/family/neighbors, videos and any articles I could get my hands on), and that was oh so many years ago !LOL Its a total shame I didn't learn more from my grandmother prior to her passing.
The KISS method is something that a good friend taught me along time ago when I was 20, and I have lived with that motto for years in everything I do ...Keeps me from getting so doggone frustrated for sure !

I learned from books (no Internet back then and I didn't know about quilt shops!) and learned a lot. BUT-----how I love the current ways of learning! Youtube, blogs, websites....it's getting better all the time!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

I really recommend taking one beginner class even if you are "not a class person". I am self taught and taught myself some stuff (rotary cutting among them) so that I do things really strangely, though what I do works for me. Best to learn right the first time!!!!

I had to chuckle about you saying you almost turned in your stash. Goodness, is that an option? I have felt that way too at times but I like to pet my fabric too much. Keep on stitching!

Some times I take classes at LQS just to get out of the house and see others who have some common interests. I love projects that I can finish quickly so I get some satisfaction immediately.

Good luck on your classes, my love is Missouri star quilt co. and utube . I watch and I can copy, lol . The main thing,,,, this is my THERAPY. I try to not get into stress:thumbup:.:thumbup:

Great words of advice. I'm stumped on a quilt at the moment. When I eventually get it done, I'm going to make a baby quilt as a reward.

Great idea...Enjoy..

Glad that you found a little relief and fun with another project. That is why so many of us have too many UFOs. Quilting should be fun !!