Machine Quilting Class
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On Saturday I went to the machine quilting class run by Ballarat Patchwork and had a GREAT day! It was well worth going to – I picked up a lot of handy hints and tips. And it was fun!! Much better than watching the Grand Final.. hee hee… although we did finish in plenty of time to watch the end.. poor Saints….
Ok, enough about footy, back to quilting. We had to make a nine patch to practice on, and I of course made mine blue. I think it will make a nice table topper. I traced those patterns with a blue washout pen using Pam’s templates.. nice ones. We also had a calico sampler which we played on:
I was feeling quite happy with my doodling, until I showed it to Cameron and he said, “Oh, it’s hard to be neat, isn’t it?!” Men!!!
I also bought a few things… 🙂 We all bought a can of basting spray, and I got one quilting template and two patterns:
I couldn’t resist that cute teddy/blanky pattern by Melly & Me. I also bought some of the Minky fabric to make it with – it is soooooo soft! I can’t wait to make it! A friend of mine has the pattern as well, so maybe we will motivate each other to sew it up soon. I bought the doll pattern for Elizabeth – she is on a doll making spree! She has been making her own patterns up and I thought it might be nice for her to have a pattern to follow for a change. She was quite pleased.
Anyway, I had a great time at class. It is so much fun to get together with other women and learn new things. Must do it more often! Have a great week everyone!
I'm quite jealous! Wish I could teleport – wouldn't that be fun! I could be there and anywhere in an instant and miss nothing! One day! Need to get busy and earn some money so I can come visit soon! Lv Jacqui
Yes we must do it more often! Seeing your work, I do wish i did the class now but bad timing when I had already done a few others. Next time huh? Great buying on the pattern – I will have to borrow the minky blanket one – Caitlin is hankering (like the pun!) to make one for the baby to be!! ….oh my niece's of course! Is blue your favorite color or just because its dutch!!???
Yvonne
Sounds like a fun day!! I can't wait till I have time to quilt!
I agree…much better than the Grand Final, of which I also only had to watch the last 10 minutes…..in between 'North and South' ;0)
I'm jealous too….a machine quilting class is one I'd love to do.
Wish you were here too Jacqui!
It was a great class, Yvonne. There was a lot I already knew, but enough that I didn't to make it worth while.
Oh, and blue is my fav color… maybe because of my Dutch blood?!
Jill, choose a small project and just start 😉
Tracy, it is really worth doing a class! One day I will need to do a handquilting one – argh!