As I mentioned in my last post I’ve been thinking about giving patchwork quilting a go. Nothing ambitious to start with, just something small for the cottage. However, two things kept putting me off. My sewing machine was stuck underneath a pile of stuff (that’s sorted now and I have a sewing table again), and cutting out the pieces.
Speaking to a couple of friends who quilt I was advised this is usually done with a cutting mat and a rotary cutter. I own neither of these and since I had no idea if I would enjoy this new adventure, was reluctant to purchase them. Then while browsing online I wandered onto some sites that sell pre-cut fabric ready for patchwork sewing. Hmmm so perhaps here was a way I could try it out without a large financial outlay. I had no idea you could buy the fabric pre-cut as my friends always seemed to buy it off the roll.
So out came the graph paper and measuring tape. I decided to make two cushion covers for my bedroom in a cream/white scheme. I don’t own any books on quilting but in true Top Gear style I decided ‘How hard can it be?’ and got stuck in.
I quickly had some squares winging their way to me through the post, and when they arrived spent a little while playing with different orders. Then there was pinning and sewing…
And before long I had the patchwork bit of two cushions done. Now I’m sure experienced quilters will be able to point out numerous mistakes I made and places I could have improved. Miss C also sent me numerous tutorial links for the internet, which I ignored because I was two busy playing with the fabric, pins and my machine!
This bit hadn’t been pressed when I took this photo (I really should learn patience with my camera) but you get the idea. I’m rather proud of my first attempts, and most of all – I had a huge amount of fun…
That's the most important thing - having fun!!Love your fabrics - buying pre-cut pieces certainly saves a lot of time and effort. Look forward to seeing the completed cushions :)
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