My Cool Moves

So I was sewing together a quilt top today when my 3 1/2 year old, Nathan, came downstairs from his nap. Usually I don't sew when the kids are up since they love to touch everything to figure out how it works, probably not a good idea with a sewing machine! But he was quite curious as to what I was doing so he watched me for a little while and wanted to know what I was going to do next, pin, sew or press. When I was almost done he said "Mom, you've got some cool moves with that quilting machine!" I have no idea where he picked up the phrase "cool moves" but I took it as a compliment and gave him a big hug. Such a sweet little guy! He made my day!

So I put my cool moves to good use and finally finished the main part of my daughter's quilt top. I don't know why this has taken me so long to complete but I am happy to be done with this top! Well, almost done, I still need to add a border and decide if I am going to add ric rac like the pattern suggests. But since I am so happy with my progress I had to blog it! Here it is:



The fabric is Summer Song by Riley Blake that I adore! It is so bright and cheery. We are going to redecorate Kaitlyn's room around this quilt and fabric. The solid is white from Kona. It makes the pinwheels look really crisp.

I used the Wild Thing pattern by Camille Roskelly of Thimble Blossoms. I really love her style and choice of fabrics. You probably already know she designs fabric for Moda (wow!) and that her latest line is Bliss which is absolutely beautiful! I would love to be creative enough to do what she does! I think I am going to try her Picnic Rollup quilt next using Bliss.

I hope you all have made some progress on your quilts this weekend but if you haven't maybe you have been doing something else fun and exciting!

Happy Quilting!

Sue

My First Post!

Hello! I have finally entered the blogging world! In my life before kids I was an IT professional and the computer was my life. I kept up to date on all the latest technology and Internet crazes. But after the first baby I fell way out of the loop. WAY out of it! I heard the term blog on the TV, radio and from friends but figured I didn't have time for it between feedings, changing diapers and cat naps. And I was right! So now that the kids are getting a little older (almost 2 and 4) and don't need me every second of the day, I am having fun exploring the blogging world and all it has to offer. It is fun and so very addictive! I decided to start blogging after joining a Virtual Quilting Bee (more on that later). Most of the other 15 members had a blog and I wanted to get in on the fun too. So hear I am! I hope to share my sewing and quilting projects on here as well as tidbits from my crazy and fun life as a stay-at-home-mama. Hope you enjoy!