We're doing a modified pattern I picked up from a quilting bee I went to earlier in the year. Now, this is, without a doubt the most beautiful quilt I've ever seen with perfect fabric choices! It is also quite beautiful in adult colors. It comes together fairly quickly and only requires a rotary cutter and straight stitch. Worry you not, I will be sharing the how to with my version of the printable instructions when I get a chance to make it myself, hopefully, sometime in July.
Anywho - I didn't send her through my scrap pile (though you could do that and end up with a lovely quilt). I wanted to see if she would like the process of choosing fabrics. Whu-OH- she did! Maybe a little more than I expected! Here's what she picked.
When I asked her how she picked the different patterns she said "I just picked the ones that spoke to me". They speak alright! We have everything from cupcakes to glittery fabric in this pile. We've made it through all the cuts and have full on blocks ready to layout for piecing together the top.
One thing I will say about the craziness of her fabrics is they ended up creating some pretty cool squares. There a few that have doggie/cat kisses, whole hearts, ladybugs, or playful pandas. One or two squares have been dubbed the "dog butt" squares. We snicker whenever we find one. She seems to be really be having fun picking out the "good ones" and quite frankly so am I!
I'm really impressed with her, as always. She's not tired of the project and has quite literally sewn every stitch. She's had no problem making me her "assistant" and I think she might be a little mad I wont let her use the rotary cutter. I guess I'll be buying safety gloves soon!
Em and I would like to know - when did you get started crafting?
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Way to go, Em! I wish my mom was into crafting so I could have gotten an early start. I picked it up when *I* became a mom- starting with custom photo jewelry made from portraits I took during my photography days. These days, I don't even have the time to dust off my supplies cabinet. Perhaps I should *make* the time. :)
ReplyDeleteEmily says: Mama showed me the pictures you took of me. They are pretty. Susan says: you really should! I miss your pictures!
DeleteGreat work, Em! I think I was just born crafty. I inherited it from my mom and she got it from her mom. Glad to see you two can share this passion for quilting! Enjoy... and don't fight over the sewing machine! LOL!
ReplyDeleteMom says: There will be no fight - I win! :D
DeleteWow! Great job! Oh oh mom, move over! You may have to get her a sewing machine of her own ;) What a vibrant quilt it will be.
ReplyDeleteMy first sewing project was a dress, I was in grade 2 and the nuns did not believe me that I made it...I insisted that they call home and find out. They did! Were they surprised!!
Thanks for sharing...looking forward to seeing the finished work of art.
Emily says: I wish I could make dresses. Mom says: She has one, my old one! She's smart though - didnt take her long to figure out why I upgraded. :)
DeleteEm, Wow what a wonderful treasure you are making!
ReplyDeleteMom enjoy it for all its worth.
I started crafting at 6, making ky own paper dolls and hand sewing doll clothes. Didn't have a crafty mom, Em take advantage of the wealth of information you have in your mom.
Em says: Thank you (with smiles). Mom says: Thanks, I hope she enjoys it!
DeleteEm, Wow what a wonderful treasure you are making!
ReplyDeleteMom enjoy it for all its worth.
I started crafting at 6, making ky own paper dolls and hand sewing doll clothes. Didn't have a crafty mom, Em take advantage of the wealth of information you have in your mom.
Love the quilt so far- no one would guess it was someone's first ever quilt. I can't remember not crafting. I didn't make my first quilt until high school though,when my brother got married and I decided he needed an elaborate embroidered and appliqued quilt. It was a hot mess, and I am sure looks like someone's first quilt!
ReplyDeleteEm says: My mom made me a giraffe. It was not right and his tail fell off. His name is hot mess too. Mom says: It's pretty neat right? She will beat me to first quilt!
DeleteNow that's one bright and cheerful quilt...you can play 'I Spy' with it! I got started as a kid. Mom taught me the basics of embroidery, crochet, knitting (none of which I do anymore!). Then she taught me cross-stitch and sewing. She helped me with my first quilt when I was in university. Now she just cheers me on and makes quilt requests from time to time!
ReplyDeleteEmily says: I tried to make a cross stitch penguin and it was hard. Mom says: it is a good eye spy quilt. I think we've "discovered" the same square three or four times!
DeleteGreat creating! Looks like you're having tons of fun!
ReplyDeleteEm says: Thank you, it is fun. I just want to cut though.
DeleteSuch a great learning opportunity, I would have loved this as a nine year old! Especially getting to choose my own fabrics. The bright block are so much fun, I look forward to seeing it come together!
ReplyDeleteEmily says: Mom made me pick a set of light and dark, that was hard because I liked the light ones better. Mom says: Thanks! It should be interesting when the borders go on!
DeleteYou must be so proud!! I think you're going to need a spare sewing machine.. I think her fabric choices are brilliant, definitely a quilter in the making! Just awesome :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're right! We have my old one, but both of us just hate it. I'm keeping my eye on craigslist, maybe something will come up.
DeleteONE beautiful quilt from two beautiful girls
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you're doing Emily, I love the colours that you chose, I think that you might have a natural eye for choosing the right ones for scrappy look I find it so hard to do that. I started craft work when i was about 7 or 8 with my grandmother teaching me how to knit. She actually taught all of us kids (6 in all and boys as well). Not only did she teach knitting but cooking and of course gardening, I think she was just passing on what she was taught as a young girl. Down here Australia the craft movement is not so big anymore but I think that a lot more people are getting back into it. So Emily never give up on what you are doing and know that you can make something beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEmily says: We saw a kangaroo at the Jack Hana show. They seem really cool. We don't grow any flowers because the dogs eat them. Mom says: Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving her such a nice comment!
DeleteShe did a great job!! How wonderful that she wants to quilt. My daughter wants to wood carve like her grandmother. She told me when she was younger that she hoped it didn't hurt my feelings. I started sewing with a child's Singer sewing machine when I was probably about seven and then learned to knit and crochet when I was in the third grade. The sewing didn't result in anything practical until I took Home Economics in the seventh grade. I look forward to seeing more of Emily's creations!
ReplyDeleteEmily says: My mom showed me a wood carving. I thought it was cool, but she said it's too dangerous. Mom says: Thanks so much for being so encouraging! Em is really loving everyone being so supportive!
DeleteOmg, she is AWESOME! I want to hug this kid, what an incredible quilt it will be! I love that she said the fabric spoke to her, how adorable is that!?!
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ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't know what I am doing. LOL.
Delete(I often don't know what I'm doing either!) :)
DeleteLove it! This means you are gonna need more fabric though, she is gonna need her own stash:) I always loved all things crafty. My Grandmother always had lots of fun stuff to make and she was a quilter. Can't wait to see it done.
ReplyDeleteMom says - Hey! Now you're creating a stash monster! :D
DeleteGood for your daughter! This is looking great :)
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