Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Learning to Quilt

It sure seems like warm weather is never going to make it's appearance.  So, while the weather keeps our motorcycle riding to a minimum, I've decided to learn a new craft.  Quilting!

While growing up, I was surrounded by such talented and creative women.  Talents such as singing, playing musical instruments, sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking, baking and quilting, just to name a few.  I have always loved to learn new skills, and I have taken full advantage of any opportunity to learn.  However, I totally missed out on the quilting lessons while growing up.  There was plenty of opportunities to learn.  My Grandma Yoder seem to always have a quilt in the works.  So, now I find myself desperately wanting to know how to quilt.

I found a wonderful quilt shop in Trenton, KY that offers classes to learn how to quilt.  I signed up for Quilting 101 and have had two classes already.  The class is small, there are five of us eager to learn students.  Our teacher, Justine, is quite a gem and a wonderful inspiration.  The class consist of ten class sessions, plus homework.  We are each creating a sampler quilt and I promise to post a picture of my quilt no matter how it turns out.  And 'yes' you can teach an old dog new tricks!

I have a couple of inspirational quilts made by my Grandmothers and passed down through generations. 



 
 
So, stay tuned for my progress.  Meanwhile I hope you will be learning something new this week also!

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