This weekend I am attending a two day work shop using the long arm. So looking forward to this class. I have attended two different programs in the last month that have helped me to move forward in my quilting. It can be quite intimidating when you first get such a large machine. So every time I get an opportunity to add to my knowledge of how to use my machine makes me a better quilter.
Last week I finished up a rag quilt, my first. I decided to make one as I had a piece of black and white buffalo plaid. I originally purchased it to make a shirt but after washing it the quality wasn't their to spend the time to make a shirt. So I rummaged through my flannels and found to pieces that I thought would work together. Loaded it on the long arm and divided it up into eight blocks squares. This would give me a large space to practice my free motion quilting. Once I finished the squares i wanted to make it larger so found two more pieces that would work well with the original selection. I had more fun quilting these squares. Once quilted I cut them up and the arranged them in a pleasing pattern and sewed it together. Then came the fun part of sniping the seams. I purchased a pair of Rag Quilt Snips from Fiskars and let me tell you they work great. So glad I had them. I am looking forward to making another rag quilt soon. I may even use up some of the denmin pants that I have been saving for some time for one of the fabrics.
Have a great weekend.
Happy Sewing
Linda
