Some quilts that I have finished

So I have been trying to get rid of a cold now for over a week. This happens to me every time the seasons change here in TX...and IM OVER IT! *sigh*

Here are some pics of quilts that I have finished.






I happened across some utube vids of a lady doing a quilt as you go method. I really was very interested in giving it a shot. I didn't have a machine at the time...so...to craigslist I went. I found a lady just up the street selling her mom's Singer Touch & Sew...with the cabinet...$50. Got it home, and it sewed perfectly! Got the fabric from fat quarter bundle, I think at WalMart. Very inexpensive, but again, had never really done this before. I have to say I felt pretty good about it. So I was on to the next project.








This is another project with the same quilt as you go technique. Again, another fat quarter bundle, this time from ebay. I really like the way this one turned out.



I have been so inspired by Leah Day and her blog. I tried my hand a free motion quilting.






This is my attempt at the Etch and Sketch filler stitch. It worked up pretty fast, and I have to say, I was hooked on FMQ!







The next couple of quilts are basically the same quilt, but with very different fabrics. Both are charm packs with sashing. But I did FM stippling/meandering on them both. It really was just an experiment to see if I could actually do it. And again, I was very happy with the way they both turned out.

I don't have any delusions about my ability...TRUST! But with every quilt I finish, I am so excited to start the next one. I learn something new with every project that I complete...usually there is a seam ripper involved in the lesson! But, for me, I really get a sense of satisfaction from actually completing something that I started. Also, the fact that it was MY hands that created this. That is really a pretty cool feeling for me.

Till next time!