Mon 18 Jan 2010
I shouldn’t even post this. You know how they say if you’re trying to do something, like say, diet, that you should tell as many people as possible and it’ll keep you motivated? I don’t think that works with me. It’s like if I tell anyone anything I end up spazzing out on it and not doing anything. =) So I think I’m jinxing myself by even posting this.
So I’ve always wanted to quilt. I thought there was some mystical method to it that I just couldn’t figure out. I mean, batting? Binding? What? Too hard. But still. My MIL quilts (and does all sorts of crafty things) and I just think it’s so cool.
I’m a diehard Oh-dee-doh reader, meaning I have them in my feedreader, and they mentioned a website that’s doing a quilt-a-long. So I could learn to quilt via the internet? Step by step easy peasy? Count me in. =) They linked to Oh Fransson! and the quilt at the top of the page is the one they’re quilting a long.
So I bought my supplies and a few basics and I’m giving it a go. Apparently in this quilt-a-long she’s not going into great detail about how to use the tools because she did in their last quilt a long, but I’m just going to look it up and figure it out as I go. I’ll let you know if I make any progress whatsoever, which since I posted about it here, I won’t. =)
January 20th, 2010 at 4:03 am
Oh my goodness! You go head, with your bad self! It never ceases to amaze me that when you decide to do something you often dive in head first into the toughest current in the ocean. I love that about you and know that this is about to be one kick-butt quilt. hehehe I want one! SO once you finish the quilt along, let me know where to buy the materials and when to drop them off at your house.
I am scratching my crafty itch by making mom a scarf. Old fashioned made up stitch crochet style. hehehe Now, on your mark, get set, QUILT!