I soon found myself hand-piecing various quilts in my recliner each evening before bed, and slept much better after all that sewing. The meditative quality of pushing and pulling a needle and thread was just what I needed to lower my blood pressure and gather my wits at the end of each day. Shopping for fabric for current and future projects became a favorite past-time, and I found that I was most attracted to vivid colors, mostly purples and greens. After a while I had to balance out my stash with other colors and varying shades of lights, mediums, and darks.
I have an old New Home sewing machine that has served me well. However, as I became more ambitious with my quilting, I needed a long-arm machine in order to sew my bed quilts. So, I bought a long-arm Brother sewing machine and quilting rack to rein in all those layers of fabric and batting. My quilting frame usually has a quilt on it, and is the first thing that people see when they enter my home. I am often asked if I sell my quilts, and my answer is always that I hope to someday, but I can't seem to let go of the ones I've already made.
2 comments:
So between riding and playing with your horses, and sewing.....you are one relaxed chic, right? :)
I'm enjoying seeing this side of you. You have such natural born talent. Did you each yourself to quilt?
Purples and greens are also favorites of mine, too.
Twinville - Yes, I taught myself how to quilt with the help of books and magazines. I tend to avoid steps that need to be done to really create quality work, because I think I can get away with shortcuts, only to regret it later.
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