I’ve been cutting squares for nearly a week now for my fist ever scrap quilt (To be precise its my first ever quilt.). I think I will need about 800 squares and I only have 200. I have to admit I haven’t really enjoyed all the cutting. Even though I haven’t enjoyed myself so far with the cutting I have however enjoyed the day dreaming.
I’ve been picturing the quilt finished, I’ve pictured the next quilt I’m going to make and the next… Its kinda strange that I actually feel like a quilter without even being close to finishing my first ever quilt. Is this how all addictions start? I went our and used my Spotlight 40% off voucher and splurged on a pretty little book called Sunday Morning Quilts written by Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison.
I took the book to Gymnastics last night and read it, no I actually devoured it as my children practiced their cartweels, splits and strengthened their core muscles. This book was so pretty, its got me thinking of new ways of storing scraps who knew I would need to sort out my fabrics more than stash and scraps. I will now be thinking about colour, size and shapes. Instead of bagging up those precious scraps to give to the school (I’ve already sent the kids with 4 shopping bags full) I’m going to use it all up. Oh this book is so delightfully thrifty and practical it was right up my ally.
I had been saving these scraps but not knowing how to use them now I have some guidance and a vision. Oh dear, I will be dreaming of coloured scrap piles tonight. I’m so tempted to go out right now and buy a heap of Amy Butler fabric to make a bedspread….no I must resist…use what I have and I bet something special will eventuate.
Lots of Love from a Crazy Beginner Quilter
Kylie
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