I am finally out of my slump. And starting out with a true quilters addiction, I went from nothing planned to 4 projects currently in the works. First is Jeremy's teacher's Crayola quilt. I bought the fabric months ago, but couldn't bring myself to starting anything. So, when I decided I really needed to get it started, I couldn't find the fabric. After buying some more, I have it ready to deliver to the kids to color. I was dreading that first cut, but when I did it, I realized I wouldn't be able to get enough. I was in the mood. I cut up and ironed on all of the freezer paper and ended up with extra blocks. So, I decided to make two Crayola quilts. One for each of the two oldest boys' quilts. For Joshua's kindergarden teacher, I am just going to get the kids to sign the blocks. Some of them don't have the fine motor skills to draw a picture. Jeremy's class is going to each draw a picture of themself and sign a block.
I was really wanting to sew this weekend, so I drug out the fabric I bought for my MIL's quilt. I cut it up and got it ready to put together and then realized my sewing machine is broken. Apparently the kids knocked it off the table and broke off a piece. Nothing was open today, so tomorrow we are going to try and find the part. I would love a new sewing machine, but can't swing it right now. It is going to be another attic window quilt.
Since I couldn't sew anything, I settle on a design for Jarrett's quilt finally and drew it up. It will be a variation of the snowball patern that I have done before with a bunch of different colors. I got all of the fabric washed tonight. What do you guys think of a finished size of 81 by 63 inches?
So, there you have it. Jumping in with both feet and no working sewing machine. But, happy as a clam. I need to try some new patterns so I was thinking about trying a log cabin next. I have a lot of purple based fabric that I don't know what I will do with.
Oh, I had one question. I bought 100% cotton muslin for the Crayola quilts. But, I have been double checking the how to's and many of them say not to use 100% cotton. Is there a reason? Do I need to be worried?
Michelle-happy to be back in the swing again