A lot has happened since I last posted.
In 2013, I did my best to live up to the Jypsy Quilter name. I have changed residences twice AND changed jobs twice - both times within the same week. (Both times I doubted my sanity.) However with this last move, I bought my new residence - a somewhat dated condo from the 70's with some quirky features that I love. I won't be moving again any time soon. And I really like my new job as a financial consultant with AXA Financial. The work is both interesting and challenging.
Despite the Jypsy Quilter name, which I took on after leaving Nevada and becoming somewhat of a nomad, I find it very difficult to focus on quilting when I'm not feeling settled. For the last three years, I have very little show to in the way of quilting - although my beloved tubs of fabric have moved with me each time.
Now, having been in my new place a little over three months, it is time to quilt!
My mom and I signed up for a class called Spicy Spiral Table Runner at one of our local quilt stores, The Picket Fence. It was the first quilting class I have ever taken, and the first time I've used a wedge ruler. On both counts, I'm hooked! I had a blast!
After you pick 8 colors, your first step is to cut them into strips (the strips are different widths) and sew them together. We did this part at home before the class.
In 2013, I did my best to live up to the Jypsy Quilter name. I have changed residences twice AND changed jobs twice - both times within the same week. (Both times I doubted my sanity.) However with this last move, I bought my new residence - a somewhat dated condo from the 70's with some quirky features that I love. I won't be moving again any time soon. And I really like my new job as a financial consultant with AXA Financial. The work is both interesting and challenging.
Despite the Jypsy Quilter name, which I took on after leaving Nevada and becoming somewhat of a nomad, I find it very difficult to focus on quilting when I'm not feeling settled. For the last three years, I have very little show to in the way of quilting - although my beloved tubs of fabric have moved with me each time.
Now, having been in my new place a little over three months, it is time to quilt!
My mom and I signed up for a class called Spicy Spiral Table Runner at one of our local quilt stores, The Picket Fence. It was the first quilting class I have ever taken, and the first time I've used a wedge ruler. On both counts, I'm hooked! I had a blast!
After you pick 8 colors, your first step is to cut them into strips (the strips are different widths) and sew them together. We did this part at home before the class.
Max helped
Next, cutting using the wedge ruler. While not difficult once you get going, it was immensely helpful to have a quilt teacher at this juncture. The wedges get increasingly shorter.
Eventually, you end up with a pile of wedges like this:
Then we started sewing. I'm guessing it took us about an hour and a half to sew this:
The points still need to be trimmed to make a smooth edge before adding the batting and backing. The teacher recommended that instead of binding the edges, we treat it like a pillow and turn it. As I am not eager to do a curved bias binding, I am going to try the teacher's suggestion.
Hoping to eke out some time soon to finish it.
