I'm going to make quilts this year. I haven't made actual quilts for a long long time. They will be lap quilts or twin bed size and very very simple. I dislike matching corners (thus the crazy quilts in the past). Pictured is the beginnings of a coin quilt. I am sewing strips together that are 2 1/4" X 15", then will cut it into thirds (5" strips) for the coin stacks. I picked out what I could of brown/pink/red tones from my stash.
I also started on a more primitive looking modified coin quilt from way old scrap stash. It is UGLY!!!! I like the pinks better!
But this is my resolution for 2010... MAKE QUILTS.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh I cant wait to see the end results!! I love doing this....only thing I do different is the scraps are usually someone elses stashes so they are not consitent in any measurements..so i just sew strips till I can begin cutting into smaller square units...AWESOME cat I love the colors....
Yep..consider it a done deal if you make it to Minnesota this year sometime please let me know ahead of time and I will make sure I come in and meet you! I knew this was gonna be an awesome year!
Take care and stay warm and happy sewing!
-32 this morning brrrrr LOL
wonderful resolution...and ..a happy New year to you and your family.. greetings barbara
I can't wait to see your quilt when it's finished! (May I ask: I am considering buying an inexpensive sewing machine so that I can do some crafting on it. Do you know if a cheap ($90) Beginner's Singer machine would sew through paper & quilting fabric? Thanks!) ~Kathy
Yesterday I thought about quilting this year for my family, it has been awhile. Great Minds!
I am not sure what type I will make. Your idea looks like fun.
Big Hugs, Mary
Great resolution! I just love those browns, pinks and reds! Can't wait to see the quilts you will be making!
It's a good resolution. Great way to use up fabric - creatively.
make quilts, indeed!!! i love your color choices....this already looks fabulous!! and i'm absolutely crazy for your happy new year quiltlet.....wow!!! you are a fiber genius!! :))
Ooh just as I know what to expect here you change direction again, wonderful!!!
Happy New Year Cat!
I'll be watching your progress :)
Funny thing, I've decided to do the same thing, only I have a few UFOs that need attention first. Looks like your coin quilt is a great pattern for stash-busting!
New year, new project, I love it. This is really going to be pretty, please don't make us wait till it is done but share some as we go pics.
I do love coin quilts! I am so with you on making more quilts! I have that big ol quilting machine and need to make use of it and can't really get moving until some quilts get pieced. I hope you make tons of progress and are happy with each stitch. xo Pam
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