Tuesday, October 2, 2018

OMG October

Teaching beginning sewing and quilting is one of my favorite things to do.  I love the look of accomplishment on the faces of people who have leaned a new skill and have created something.  Last month, I taught an adult beginning quilting class using "Make Your First Quilt" by Alex Anderson.  I like this book because it is small and it covers quilting basics thoroughly in an easy to read format.  

I have 3 Quilts of Valor to make this year.  One for my dad, one for my son-in-law, Joe and one for Joe's brother Nick.  I used patriotic fabrics to put together the sample block for the class to give myself a little head start on the quilt. 

My OMG for October is to make the rest of the blocks and put the quilt top together.  




Linking to: OMG,

5 comments:

  1. Great blocks so far! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck on your project.

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  2. I love the fabrics you've chosen for the first block. What a noble goal!

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    1. This one is for my dad and I know he won't like a bright red, white and blue so I chose a more subtle color palate.

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  3. I like your fabrics. What a great way to honor those men in your life. I would love to teach classes some day.

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    1. Classes are fun. You get to share information and enjoy the company. It's a great way to fill a few hours. Give it a try.

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