Class project

This month I am teaching a quilting class for beginners at Sew Sue's Quilt Shop in Calhoun, GA. We have eight wonderful ladies who range in their quilting abilities...from those who are just learning the basics of sewing in general, all the way to those who are accomplished quilters who want to learn new patterns and network with fellow quilters. We are using the English paper piecing technique to make blocks sometimes called "grandmothers flower garden." There are numerous ways to put these blocks together, so I am really looking forward to seeing the various finished projects these creative women will produce. One girl is planning a full size quilt while others are making table runners. I'll post pics along the way. Here are my blocks. I have a plan in mind that will incorporate some applique...can't wait to get a little further along to see if my idea will look like I want it to. Do you ever have a plan in mind and then when you do it...yuck...not what you had in mind at al!

Trudging along

Too bad good intentions don't get you very far. I finished and gave away one baby quilt (forgot to take a pic...always take a photo of every quilt you make...you'll be glad you did), worked some more on hubby's quilt (NO!It is not finished), started another baby quilt and am working on a new project with my Tuesday night girls. We are doing some English paper piecing. The picture below is my husband's lap quilt. It is made with charm squares and a coordinating jelly roll. It goes together very quickly...it is the machine quilting that is taking so long.

Moving right along...

Okey, dokey...got motivated last week and finished two quilt tops. I completed one baby quilt top and also my husband's quilt that I am bound and determined to have finished by his birthday in early February. But whoa...I think that is just around the corner. Oh well it is raining and storming today, so perhaps after I tackle grocery shopping I will be able to lock myself in the sewing room and just maybe...
I will post some pics later today.

How can I be behind already?

W ow...it's only the second week of the year and I have a list of projects as long as my arm. I guess the first quilt I need to get ready is one for Ashlee's baby...a boy I think...due around the middle of May. Then I believe Brandi's baby is due to arrive...don't know the gender yet. I suppose I will need to make one for big brother since I wasn't quilting when he came along. And then Karen's baby is due in August so that will be quilt #3 (or is that #4?) My daughter received an engagement ring on New Year's Day so that means I need to begin working on a wedding quilt. And of course, I need to plan quilts for my beginners quilting classes for the next few months. Did I mention I am behind with my projects?? I'll post pics and directions for all the projects I start this year. (Ha! Notice I didn't say projects I FINISH.)

Machine Quilting for Beginners Class

Beginning January 3, 2012, I will be teaching machine quilting for beginning and intermediate quilters.  We will meet each Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 at Sew Sue's Fabric and Quilt Shop at 916 S. Wall Street.  We will focus on basic quilting terms and techniques, and we will learn a different pattern each month.  The cost is $30 per month.  Fabrics and quitling supplies will be available at Sew Sue's. You do not need to be an expert seamstress to participate in the classes...we will take it slowly, and I will offer individual attention to those who need a little extra help. Be sure to call or stop by Sew Sue's soon to reserve your spot as space is limited.

Sew Sue's has moved!

For local folks who have frequented Sew Sue's Fabric Studio for the past five years, you need to be aware that Sue and Gary have moved the store to 916 S. Wall Street.  It now goes by the name of Sew Sue's Fabric & Quilt Shop.  Be sure to stop by and welcome Sue to her new location, and be sure to browse her collection of quilting supplies, cotton fabrics, batting, and quilting books.  You'll be glad you did.

Welcome to my blog...

OK...so I am new to blogging, but I am going to attempt to use "Bits & Pieces" to share my passion for quilts and quilting.  I will share projects I am currently working on (usually too many at one time), my favorite blocks and patterns, a few tips I have learned along the way, of course, some photos of my favorite quilts.