Why am I so smart this time? I went into my LQS for batting today. While I was there and waiting for Patch to be done in the bathroom, I was thinking about how I want to be better at quilting. Now, I know most of you are now thinking that I am already a rock star at quilting. And it's true. I am. But I'm also pretty sure there are areas where even I can improve.
How am I going to do this? Starting in January, I'm going to quilt my way through this book:
I know I've already made several quilts from this book. But, I gave those all away. I want to keep some. Each month I'll make a different quilt, and then use a different style of quilting on it to boost my free motion skills.
I know this isn't an original idea. Kristyne at Pretty By Hand already did this. Her results were spectacular, which I find spectacular.
Anyone care to join me? It would be so fun to do it together!
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That is so smart - good luck with your project. I would love to join you but..... with so many Cross stitch and quilting WIPs - I don't dare start such a commitment.
But I wish you the best of luck,
Hugs, Kaye xoxox
Goodluck! It takes me months to finish a quilt as it is! I don't think I could be done in a month with all the cross stitch WIPs I have.
Sounds like fun -- I loved Krystine's posts -- I know you'll have a blast!
Go Jana! Great idea. There is no way I could be that good. I am going to enjoy reading your posts. Might you need to do some fabric shopping to complete all the quilts or will you stash it?
I love your idea and I, too, recently bought the same book. I haven't made anything from it yet but I've been planning to sometime early in the new year (must get Christmas out of the way first). While I don't think I could match your pace, I would probably join in on some of your projects. I'm a beginner in the quilting world so I doubt I can manage the pace of an experienced quilter. Plus I work full time and am busier than I would like to be outside of work, too.
Still, I would like to make some progress and I really hope you decide to follow through with your idea.
How ambitious... I know you can do it.
oh my goodness this would be so fun...i might have to be selective since i don't think i could afford all of that fabric. i got this book recently and fell in love with so many of the quilts.
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