Wednesday, March 1, 2017

My First Quilting Journey


Have you ever been so excited that you find yourself continuously talking about the same thing over and over to the same friends? You never notice it until they begin to roll their eyes and say, "You've told me already!"

Well that's how it's been for me for the past 2 weeks since joining the Sewcial Bee Sampler Sew Along! I am just super excited to learn new techniques and even more ecstatic to have a finished quilt at the end of the 25 weeks. My very first quilt!

My sewing journey began about 3 years ago as I saw a purse that was handmade but was a bit costly and decided I can make it....why? Because I can make anything I want and put my mind to! (So I was told as a child, and so I believed!) I should interject here that I now know why it was so costly and totally relate to trying to explain to potential customers the procedures and funds that is needed for any creation. By the way, I love making handbags and wallets but thought I should spread my wings a little!

I'm scrolling through my instagram account (click here to view) and stumbled upon an interesting sew along that's about to start. I quickly replied under a post that I was interested and would love to join, HOLY MOLY was my expression after sending that message. I was actually doubting myself and second guessing if I would be capable of actually getting the task of putting all those little pieces together.


I am happy to say that this sew-along has been one of the easiest sewing task that I have ever taken on, all thanks to Sharon and Maureen. You two have made this possible for new quilters like myself and for that I am thankful! You to can jump on this bandwagon as it's never to late and I am sure you can catch up on no time. We are only on block #4, quickly head on over to their blogs for more information.

I have decided to use #desertbloom fabric selection by Moda Fabrics for my first quilt, totally not the norm of my love for beach colors and theme.


I found that this quilt is going to end up costing me approximately about $300 in total! (mouth drops open) I have purchased the fabrics on the supply list as needed and I've reached to $150.85
Material List • 3-½ yards total for blocks
                     • 2 yards total for frames
Above is what I've purchased already.

                     • 1-½ yards total for sashing
                     • ½ yard total for binding
                     • 4-½ yards for backing
                     • 80’’ square batting

Week 1

This was my first attempt at quilting and I was nervous as hell, but I am so happy I gave it a try.

Week 2


By the second week I was feeling so comfortable that I was anticipating gleefully what it would look like.



Week 3


Week 4


Another block has been issued today as it's WEDNESDAY! This has really made hump days more enjoyable.

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Have a great evening!