Road to California seemed to inspire me to new things. I got wise this year and only took two classes. I gave myself a whole day to see the show. It was much more relaxed that way and I really got to slow down and see the incredible workmanship and design of the quilts. Of course, I visited the vendors but I really didn't buy much.
So now I am home, and itching to sew. I brought home a UFO from my Micky Depre class. It is called "Fish Nets". It is a design she uses to introduce her students to the delights of Decor Bond. I only need to quilt and bind it and it will be done. I'm going to donate it to a fund-raising auction at my DGDs school.
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| Wonky Fish designed by me | | | | | |
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First up on getting home was to get back to DGD#2's birthday quilt. It was started in November last year. I'm actually to the quilting stage now. I'm plugging away at a grid pattern. On a domestic machine this takes some time. Goal is to have it done today to the point that I can take it to share and tell at my quilt guild meeting tomorrow afternoon.
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| not quite finished but getting closer |
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| grids take forever! |
Then there are postcards to be made. On a whim I joined a fabric postcard exchange on-line through a Bernina owners group. By the end of Februrary, I need to make and send out 9 fabric postcards. I've experimented with two and have come up with the idea for my nine to send. I just have to get down to work and make them.
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| Giving the technique a try #1 |
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Trying it out #2
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