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,
Great blocks so far! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck on your project.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you've chosen for the first block. What a noble goal!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
DeleteI like your fabrics. What a great way to honor those men in your life. I would love to teach classes some day.
ReplyDeleteClasses 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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