I really enjoyed my quilting class and having to really stretch myself as far as my ability and skill set goes. Once finished I was afraid I'd fall into the easy (and very quick, and often beautiful) creative trap of just piecing together lots of gorgeous fabrics... not that there is ANYTHING wrong with that! I really enjoyed creating my mother in law's quilt... but I knew I wanted to keep stretching myself.
So I came across Craftsy, and thereby came across Amy Gibson... and then decided to join her 2013 block of the month class. Only I'll do five {5} blocks each month, then I will add solid white blocks to create a huge king sized quilt for me and my love.
I joined late, got behind AND have not done each month, but here's what I HAVE done SO far:
Five in a row of the January block "Snow Blossom" ... the only five I've managed to finish so far, but I will get there, I am determined! I think five is how many it takes for me to really learn the skills, and the block. But me does think I tend to bite of more than I can chew at times. ha! sigh!
And a close up... please don't look TOO closely!
Sorry for the bad pics, taken at night.
Here is February's block, a foundation piece called "North Star"...
Even though this is a foundation piece, I still found it challenging... showing my novice-ness, it has only been 3 months since I have taken up this fabulous craft... and it shows, so it's good that I have another 4 of these to practice with > precisely!
The next block I've been able to complete, and only one (of 5) so far.... is the June block {Home Sweet Home}:
I am not usually a "blue girl" but I love these colours and the combination.
If you are looking to add to your quilting skill set, or to challenge yourself, or be involved in an encouraging and supportive online (anytime) community of quilters... I highly recommend Craftsy and/or an online BOM such as Sugar Club.
I eagerly anticipate the 1st of each month.... just to see what Amy has in store for us.
Bx
