Saturday, 4 January 2003

So, I made my first small quilt last month. You can read a little bit about it and see a picture at my journal site. Then, I decided that I wanted to make more quilts. So, I went on a big of a spending binge. Bought a sewing machine, bought Electric Quilt 5, bought various other small items. Cleared a space in the recroom as a quilting space (pictures of that later when it's finished), ordered a bunch of books, and I'm on my way!

So, some quick reflections. First: EQ5. Totally. Rules! I designed about half a dozen quilts or so the first day I had it, a couple of which may actually end up instantiated in fabric. The sewing machine is fine (I mean, what would I know, really, since I'd never used a sewing machine before last month), although I'm having trouble attaching the quarter-inch foot, which is annoying me.

I really like that for the most part working in a quilting project is a stateless activity. That is, I don't need huge blocks of time to make progress. This bodes well. I can't wait to finish setting up the quilting corner.

So, I'll probably elaborate on these various topics and more over time, but now, I have finished the quilt top for my practice quilt! I designed it (very simple design) in EQ5. I didn't find the fabrics I'd used for the design, but found some that were close. Here's the top.

More soon...

Way to go, Lyn! You're doing great! I really look forward to reading about your quilting adventures and seeing pictures of your quilts!

Big hugs,
U

      Quilty comment by Ulrika on 5 January 2003

Very nice! Like the quilt, like the site, can't wait to see more.

      Quilty comment by Katxena on 7 January 2003