So for my first post I figured I would tell anyone that is out there reading a little about me. I'm 27 and have been quilting for about a year but have been sewing for a long time. My mom and aunt are avid quilters and I got addicted as well. I think it was seeing all of the pretty fabric that really go me hooked.
Unlike a lot of quilters I'm not willing to pay an arm and a leg for fabric. I enjoy doing my fabric shopping at thrift stores and garage sales. I follow Bonnie Hunters scrap saving system which I love. If you haven't seen this before check it out because it will change your life. http://quiltville.com/scrapusersystem.shtml
My mom and I went to the quilt show in Rochester, MN last weekend and had a splendid time. There were so many beautiful quilts that were so well made it made me feel a little bad about my quilts but everyone had to start somewhere right? We did take a class on hand quilting. Neither of us had ever done hand quilting, we're machine quilters through and through. We realized we don't have the patience for hand quilting but I will finish my little piece and frame it so I can say that at least I tried. We also tried English paper piecing for the first time which I liked, she didn't.
In addition to the quilt show we went to almost every consignment shop in town. My thriftiness doesn't stop at quilting. I can't remember the last time I went to a mall or paid retail for any clothing item. It's just so much more fun to find a bargain!
Well this seems like a good point to sign off. I'm going to take some pictures of some of the quilts of made this weekend to post.
Have a happy and safe 4th!
