Quilting-My New Love

Last night I took a quilting class. And I fell in love. Move over knitting, you've been replaced! (Really though, I'll eventually get back to Justin's scarf. It's quite a while until winter.)

This square is what I made last night and it's the barnyard door pattern. Tonight, I went back to the fabric store to scout out my next design. I love how creative you can be with your fabrics. Quilts can truly be works of art. I sure hope mine are one day. There was only one slight snag in my new found love. It requires sewing. I don't know how to sew. Yes, I took Home Ec in high school, but the apron I made looked terrible and it's been 10 years since my freshman year when I took the class. (That makes me sad. I'm getting old.) Anyway, the hardest part of sewing the quilt pieces together was threading my machine. But, I think I got the hang of it and I'm happy with the way my first quilted piece turned out. Next week I am taking a binding class that teaches me how to put the backing in and finish the quilt. I'll keep you updated on my quilting adventures!