Well, I didn't create a darling crochet animal this weekend; instead I finished my first (relatively) complex quilt top! This will be only my second quilt and I will be keeping it for myself. The dominant collection is from Timeless Treasures and although the Quilt Corner staff call it "Gatsby" it says "Daisy" along the edge - and we still have quite a bit of it. I used a "Turning Twenty" pattern by Tricia Cribbs: the pattern is cut from fat quarters and the blocks are very large, perfect to show off the fabric you've fallen in love with. 20 fat quarters make a twin bedspread - I used 25 for my full-size bed, but it won't reach the floor. I found the pattern very easy to cut and sew together; it only took me (a novice) about 7 hours to iron, cut and assemble the quilt top! My non-sewing friend is inspired and I've promised to help her make a quilt for her birthday. Next, it's on to Grandma Connie's house to do the acutal quilting... I have to admit I'm a little nervous... the first quilt (plaids, for my beau) was just tied, so actual quilting - even on a machine - will be something entirely new!
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