Of course Victoria had seen a pinwheel quilt in the header of this blogger, (oh why do I let them look over my shoulder when I'm blogging!?) and requested it. It is gorgeous. I could do one for each of them (and maybe one for me?) And then I calculated how many squares I need to cut out... about 500? Insane. Best not to think about the number. Just do it. Wish me luck. Anyone know where I can get an all white charm pack?
Friday, July 3, 2009
I am, quite possibly, insane...
Yes insane! It all began when Earl brought home a box of precut, 5" fabric squares from his mother. She didn't want them, could I use them? Well, hmmm. I had been thinking of making quilts for the daughters (quilting being something I swore I would never do!) and here were the pieces all cut out! Woo hoo! Except they were not the right colors. Well maybe I could use a few of them and just fill in with colors that I love. Right? how hard could that be?
Of course Victoria had seen a pinwheel quilt in the header of this blogger, (oh why do I let them look over my shoulder when I'm blogging!?) and requested it. It is gorgeous. I could do one for each of them (and maybe one for me?) And then I calculated how many squares I need to cut out... about 500? Insane. Best not to think about the number. Just do it. Wish me luck. Anyone know where I can get an all white charm pack?
Of course Victoria had seen a pinwheel quilt in the header of this blogger, (oh why do I let them look over my shoulder when I'm blogging!?) and requested it. It is gorgeous. I could do one for each of them (and maybe one for me?) And then I calculated how many squares I need to cut out... about 500? Insane. Best not to think about the number. Just do it. Wish me luck. Anyone know where I can get an all white charm pack?
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Have fun! That's a LOT of cutting and stuff!
ReplyDeleteI think you're just the right person to do this...I bet the quilts will turn out perfect!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Insane, absolutely not! Have fun with all these beautiful fabrics. Can hardly wait to see what you create.
ReplyDeletedebby
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI don't think that you are insane at all. I have been painting up a storm to get all those miniatures done. I think it is wonderful when we challenge ourselves. It's amazing how happy we get when we begin to create. I love the material, and I love that pin cushion too.
Happy Quilting.
Karen
Just cut up a white cotton sheet...there you are, easy!
ReplyDeleteO, Kathy Grace..you don't even come CLOSE to being insane. As well as you sew, these are going to be the prettiest quilts ever. I can not WAIT to see them!!
ReplyDeleteEbay is a great source for quilt charms, too.
hugs, bj
How great! They will surely become heirlooms passed down to your future grandchildren and more! Can't wait to see them....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
Insane? You? NEVER!! You are such a good woman a good mom, a loving heart... a quilt? for someone you love? Not insane at all! And hey, I LOVE seeing that pincushion being put to good use!!! I knew if anyone was going to use it and love it, it would be you!!! :)
ReplyDeleteforget the quilt...I love that pin cushion!! Sally from Salmugundi just sent me two of her quilting books that she wrote and me and daughter are going to give it a shot....I can't wait to start cuttting....have a great 4th....
ReplyDeleteSue.
You need to come see my blog...your free gift is waiting...(sorry, I couldn't resist using that line.)
ReplyDeleteAnd no, you aren't insane. In fact, maybe you'll love quilting so much you'll make your dear, kind, sweet, lil' sis a cushion-say, oh, about 9 feet long? ;-)
I just took a look at the pinwheel quilt. I can see why Vicky wants it-it is really cute!
ReplyDeleteIt would make a cheery pew pad. Subtle, aren't I? ;-D
What a special gift for your Daughters, and you. Can't wait to see how they turn out.
ReplyDeleteKathy
You are one special talented woman!!!! You are not insane. You are a beautiful person. Happy 4th. ....hugs...m..
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be a lot of cutting! Hopefully you'll have help! Or make a bunch of those cute pincushions for your Etsy! The pillow slip you have there is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful 4th!
Manuela
Kathy, you are such a sweet mom! They will be gorgeous and the girls will enjoy them forever, perhaps hand them down to their children!! I cant wait to see them done!
ReplyDeleteLove ya, Happy 4th!
Amy
Kathy will you adopt me?????
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted a handmade quilt.
:-)
You are going to have so much fun creating quilts for the girls...filled with love!
Have a fun weekend,
Hugz,
Dolly
Anything for those girls, right?!
ReplyDeleteI agree with her...that blog header...I love the doll quilt though :)
Good luck to you!
What a treasure to have so many squares given to you. :o) Your quilt will be just beautiful! I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne