Hi, sorry been away again. I had to hibernate as I was finding this endless snow just too much. However, today the sunshine has brought me out, so I thought I would join in with What's on your Workdesk Wednesday, and show you my desk, which this week is a bit different.
I have got the quilting bug. I bought myself a starter kit with a mat, a cutter, pins etc and a roll of different fabrics and I had a quick lesson from my friend and away I went. I love it. I find the cutting out, the ironing of seams, the small bits of stitching together, more ironing, pinning, unpinning soooooo therapeutic. I have managed to sew together blocks of 16 x 2.5" squares and so far (in less than a week) made 8 blocks. I am just going to keep going until I think it is big enough and then I need my next lesson.
I have to say I am quite pleased with myself. I am still crocheting the monkey and am still knitting my socks and making my pig hat in the evenings but when I can, in the day, I am busily sewing and cutting and pinning. I need a bigger table!!!
I hope to pop round to everyone else's desk after I have done my aerobics and am sitting recuperating with my cup of tea.
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12 comments:
Your patchwork looks gorgeous.....keep up the good work.
Hugs,
Annie x # 51
I love it when we find a new hobby that just fascinates us so much! Opens up a whole world of possibilities. Love your squares so far, looks like it might be addicting!
Hugs
Brenda 75 (I think you're 76)
How lovely, that rich pink is fab!
Good for you for jumping into quilting! Love the colors you chose for your first quilt.
Happy Woyww,
Sandy #16
What lovely bright fabrics you're using! I have definitely fallen in love with quilting - using up all my scraps is a satisfying thing to do!
Hugs, LLJ 45 xx
Love the colors in your fabric. I always love seeing a sewing machine on the desk!
Here from WOYWW, Happy Wednesday!
Cathy #80
Love your patchwork, the fabrics are super - the colours are so vibrant. Look forward to seeing the next step, after you've had the lesson of course :) Elizabeth x #77
G'day Famfa
I haven't participated in WOYWW for maybe 9 months and I am trying to get to as many as I can this week..yeh and good for you for trying and doing so well with quilt making. I'm learning to paint and I am loving it too.
hugs
Annette In Oz #23
Your quilt is progressing. Sounds like everything is going well. Hope aerobics go well and that you enjoy your tea! :) I am having a cup right now. Happy WOYWW! #91
Another crafter who loves to potter between skills! I love the quilt and look forward to seeing the finished monkey. Have a fab week, Chris # 35
Well done, Famfa! I love those pretty and bright fabrics you are using!! Have a great week! Hugs, Darnell #26
Oh my goodness, you're learning to quilt now?!! Is there no end to your cleverness.
It looks beautiful so far..love your colours and fabrics.
Enjoy making and have a great week,
Sarah xx
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