Thursday, January 25, 2007

I Told You It Wasn't Pretty.....


This is the first block of the Block of the Month Club at my local quilt store for this coming year. I mentioned before that it wasn't my idea of a pretty quilt....now you can see it for yourself. I like more traditional and classic quilts and fabrics.....but here I am participating anyway. I figure maybe I can learn something new. Actually, I am thinking about utilizing the quilt-as-you-go method....so I can at least try out some new techniques.



And here are my blocks from last years Block of the Month. I need to decide how I want to put them all together and what fabric to use. Guess that means another trip to the quilt store.....
The girls and I ventured into unknown territory last night. We taught ourselves how to use a drop spindle to turn wool roving into yarn. We had so much fun. And strangely enough it was such a soothing activity. The girls each did such a great job spinning the spindle and making the yarn. I was amazed. It is definitely addictive. We may have to get a couple more drop spindles so everyone has their own to work with. Sharing can be hard sometimes....even for the Mom!!! (Pictures to follow in a day or so.)

3 comments:

Jennifer said...

oooo, i love the colors of this block. it's funny to see peoples diffrent tastes.

sounds the like yarn spinning was great fun!

Cindy said...

Jennifer,

Yes, it is funny how different people have different likes and dislikes. I guess I like more traditional calico prints. But this is growing on me as time goes on. Seems the majority of people at our quilt shop really like it so I figure it is just me.

Jennifer said...

lol, well i can't wait to see what it's gonna look like when you're all finished :)

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