I have gotten so behind on my blog, and I do apologize. I found an organization called Project Linus that takes new and handmade blankets for children. I thought this would be a great idea for me because I could get some practice quilting and a kid in need would get a new blanket (plus I will save my receipts and get a tax deduction). So I found a free quilt pattern on-line that was for "absolute beginners" as they say, so I picked out some fabric and pieced it all together. I realized that I didn't like the the fabric I had chosen (I liked it, but not all together), but it may have flowed better had I chosen a different pattern. Anyhow, unlike my first quilt where I loved the piecing and colors I chose, but was just lukewarm about the quilting, I am less than lukewarm about the colors and piecing, but I really like the quilting I did with this one. I meant to have a funky and cheerful quilt for a little girl, which it will be, but I it also looks like Strawberry Shortcake threw up on it. As for the positive aspects, I decided to give machine quilting another try because it goes quickly, and I like the way it looks. Turns out I really like the "meandering" style of quilting, and after some practice I got much better at it. I also quilted some stars and curly-q's in the border and sashing parts which I think is pretty cute, and goes with my oh-so-funky theme. Anyhow, I have learned more and new lessons with this quilt from my mistakes. (I like the lessons I have learned, but not the mistakes I have made). Hopefully some little girl likes this (or tolerates it). I know Jack really wants it because of the stars on the backing.
I forgot to mention that as I was washing and drying the finished quilt, I was starting my next one. I think I am turning into a junkie! Poor Rich.
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