Quilting

My mom showed me an article on vacation about how the popularity of quilting is on the rise. Knitting, quilting, sewing clothes are all things younger women are rediscovering. It always rolls back around..the cycle of our generations. I think it's great that sewing in general has become more of a "cool thing" to do. All those closet sewers can come out & be proud that their grandmothers taught them to sew!!

I wish I was better at sewing. I never had much of an interest until my 20s. It's just a craft that requires so much prep time. I get discouraged & the amount of space needed is hard to find without getting overwhelmed. Also, my brain isn't very crafty at some of the geometry/math involved. Knitting feels more comfortable for me, but I like little sewing projects here & there. Sew to Speak in Clintonville inspires me every time I visit & need a reason to dust off the sewing machine. This year I hope to make another purse/bag..it's called a victory bag. You can see it here.
http://sewchic.blogspot.com/2011/03/purse-pattern-giveaway-ends-soon.html

Yaya is quite an experienced quilter, seamstress extraordinaire!! I hope she can pass along here knowledge to my kids & me! Quilting in general baffles me. How can you put all those pieces together & make them so beautiful. It must feel so satisfying to spread a handmade quilt across your bed & plop down:) I keep thinking...ONE day, right! She was so generous this year in making Jack & Maddie both their own quilts for the new year!! Maddie requested a Harry Potter theme & Jack wanted old cartoons/comics. Here they are!! The kids love snuggling under them & they are keeping us warm on these cold nights of January.