Feeling So Sew

I love to piece quilts

when I have time,

or when I take a class!

Needless to say - I don't get too many done.

As of now I have at least four tops sewn

but, alas, have not attempted the quilting part.

I do have my Mom's quilt stands that were

made for her by my Grandpa Gerber

so there really isn't an excuse - sigh!

On Saturday I dusted off my sewing machine,
and went to a quilt piecing class.

The pattern is called "Magic Tiles".

There were four of us "students" in the class

and each one had chosen the most interesting

fabric combinations...

One was a Grandmother who's Grandson

picked out the striking blue and green combinations for
his quilt to be,

a young mom who chose
the beautiful batik fabrics
to make a charming quilt
for her daughters "big girl bed",

and a young woman who was making an

ambitious queen size black, red, and white quilt.

We got all the pieces cut and were able

to get one block finished before it was time

to wrap it up.

What fun ...... a whole day of creating!

Today I stayed home from work with one of the worst

head colds I've had in years - so out came the quilt blocks,

the kleenex box, the hot tea,

and it all seemed to go quite well - could be because

of the drugs I'm on!?

Just the borders to go and then

it's ready to quilt.......

Now if I could just kick this fever, runny nose, and cough.....

A warm quilt to wrap up in would sure feel good.

Till next time ......... what are you creating these cold wintery days?