In reading the book, it looks pretty easy, and I probably could have done this without the class. BUT. . .sometimes I need the structure and deadlines that classes bring to motivate me to stay on task to finish the quilt. Plus, it’s kind of fun to take a class with other quilters. We have one quilter in the class who has already made this quilt 8 times. The teacher asked him if he wanted to teach the class! (he said no)
I decided that I was going to make this with as much fabric as I can from my stash. So, I spent one evening pulling out this and that fabric from my stash. I realized that my stash consists of mostly batiks! And although this quilt seems to be perfect for batiks, I didn’t want to make another batik quilt. Instead, I decided to use the floral fabrics I bought a few months ago when I went on the Shipshewana shop hop. That’s my quilter’s ADD kicking in. . . buying fabric for one project and using for something totally different. This is the fabric I decided to use.
Of course, when I went to the “pre-class” to select the fabrics, I still had to buy a few more yards to get the run of 10 fabrics I needed for the braid. I have a feeling that I’m not done buying fabrics to “finish” this quilt.
Rather than rush home after work to get to the class, I decided to take the day off to get all of my supplies and fabric ready to go. I’m excited to start this new quilt. Guess I better get going. Don’t want to be late for class.
I looked at those same fabrics at Yoders today. I wanted fat quarters of them for a pink/green log cabin wall-hanging pattern that I bought there. We're going up north on Fri. so I will see if the Charlevois quilt shop has those fabrics in fat quarters. I couldn't wait to have them cut. I've seen that quilt done up, and it's really beautiful! It should be great in those colors.
ReplyDeleteOoh! What a pretty range of colors for a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLike you said, taking a class has more advantages than just learning how to make the quilt.
That's gonna be beautiful!! Love the fabrics....so far!lol
ReplyDeleteLove the colours for your quilt, it is going to look beautiful.
ReplyDeletePatricia
I love classes. The comeraderie of sitting around with other quilters and doing what we like best. And, I'm also cutting scraps for a french braid. Funny. I bet we're not the only two working on one, either. But, mine is a long way off. Lane
ReplyDeleteI have made 2 quilts from that book. I love them. I made one in blues and then a bigger one in greens. She has another book out too and I have not made any from that one yet. Can't wait to see yours. Your colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt - I'm looking forward to your progress!
ReplyDeleteYour fabric selection is beautiful for the French Braid. I like taking classes, too, even if it's something I think I can do on my own. There's always tips that the instructor has up her sleeve and I like the fellowship with the other students. It's also so much fun to see the different fabric selections everybody has!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you chose, that is going to be one beautiful quilt...
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics/colors you chose for this quilt.... it's going to be very pretty.
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