new to quilting
06-13-2010, 04:39 AM
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Hi
I am from England and have recently started quilting,
My daughter is doing a degree course in fashion at university and frequently uses swatches in her colour pallets. Hence we ended up with loads of swatch fabric and nothing to do with it all. Then I had a brainwave Ill sew it all together and make a quilt (never done this before, never used a machine either) so onto the internet I go this is how I do all my learning you tube is invaluable, and hey presto 3 days later a beautiful quilt (big pat on the back).
Now I’m hooked cant do enough, I think I’m developing O.C.D.
For fabric I just can’t stop. Been doing it three months and now have completed 10 quilts and have three on the go at the moment. What shall I do with them all? My book shelf is getting heavy and my stash is growing into a mountain.
But I am happy happy happy.
I am from England and have recently started quilting,
My daughter is doing a degree course in fashion at university and frequently uses swatches in her colour pallets. Hence we ended up with loads of swatch fabric and nothing to do with it all. Then I had a brainwave Ill sew it all together and make a quilt (never done this before, never used a machine either) so onto the internet I go this is how I do all my learning you tube is invaluable, and hey presto 3 days later a beautiful quilt (big pat on the back).
Now I’m hooked cant do enough, I think I’m developing O.C.D.
For fabric I just can’t stop. Been doing it three months and now have completed 10 quilts and have three on the go at the moment. What shall I do with them all? My book shelf is getting heavy and my stash is growing into a mountain.
But I am happy happy happy.
06-13-2010, 05:36 AM
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Thank you all so much, I have given a couple as Birthday gifts so far, I think your idea of giving them to charity is great. Does anyone know of any third world projects that I could send them to?
06-13-2010, 07:56 AM
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Location: Montana
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love the quilts that you have made. can't believe your a beginner!! I donated mine to local and state charities, some i keep on hand for gifts, some of them i use and even more go to friends and family!
Have fun with this quilting addiction--it is so fun and relaxing. Personally it keeps me sane!!HAHA
Have fun with this quilting addiction--it is so fun and relaxing. Personally it keeps me sane!!HAHA
06-13-2010, 08:02 AM
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Location: Darlington Co Durham,England
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Welcome Dolly cathy from another Englander,your quilts are so lovely and have you heard of the Linu project they really welcom quilts for ill children,you will find on the internet who is the co -ordinator for your area.
Happy quilting!!
Happy quilting!!
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