This week I’m 205 pounds, 5’6 and a type 2 non-insulin dependent
diabetic. That’s my start. I don’t foresee my height or my diabetes status
changing in the near future. However,
losing weight will help control the diabetes and may even make me look taller.
I’m a beginner quilter. I enjoy making baby blankets because of their size and the fun fabrics. This year I’ll try to go a little bigger—toddler? lap?—and maybe even attempt a twin bed size quilt. No promises on that though. It’s not piecing the quilt top that is my biggest concern but the actual quilting of it. I've only done basic straight lined quilting and need to venture out more in that department.
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| February 2013 Blueprint |
I’m a beginner quilter. I enjoy making baby blankets because of their size and the fun fabrics. This year I’ll try to go a little bigger—toddler? lap?—and maybe even attempt a twin bed size quilt. No promises on that though. It’s not piecing the quilt top that is my biggest concern but the actual quilting of it. I've only done basic straight lined quilting and need to venture out more in that department.
There are 2 quilts that I need to finish this month: “Baby Bug” and
“Texas Truck.” The first is almost complete. I just need to do the binding and
figure out how to make a label. It’s a simple jellyroll on the diagonal. I
predominately used Micheal Miller fabrics from Patty Sloniger’s Backyard Baby
collection.
My goal was to create a
soft looking quilt for a baby boy. However, upon completion I think it could
equally be used for a girl if one was looking for something non-princessy.
The main attraction for me in creating jelly roll quilts is the fact that I can do everything at once: quilt top, backing, and final quilting. Most people can finish it in a day. I, however, take more time due to my inexperience with binding. Even before adding the binding, I'm happy with the way it turned out.
Hopefully next week, I’ll have a completed quilt to show you.
The main attraction for me in creating jelly roll quilts is the fact that I can do everything at once: quilt top, backing, and final quilting. Most people can finish it in a day. I, however, take more time due to my inexperience with binding. Even before adding the binding, I'm happy with the way it turned out.
Hopefully next week, I’ll have a completed quilt to show you.
Why do you want to be taller? I love all the different patterns in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI think most people want to be taller. It would make changing light bulbs easier!
ReplyDeleteDid you mean "pattern" or "fabric"? I believe the pattern is the same but the different fabric and their widths certainly add a fun aspect.