Star Wars Quilt - Complete!

This is the first full sized quilt I've made.  It was for my boyfriend, Rob, for his birthday this year!  Hopefully you enjoy the awesomeness that is Star Wars Quilt!

I bought myself a new machine!

After much deliberating, I mean MUCH.... I decided to get a new machine.  I've had my old machine since I was 21.  It was my first machine and of course has much sentimental value to me.  So after 10 years and only 1 service visit ever needed, my beast of a Janome is going to live at my work full time. (Honestly, I'm sick of dragging it back and forth... lol)

Here is my new friend.

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/Singer-Quantum-Stylist-9960.php


It does so much, soooooooo much more than my older model!  I am having trouble being patient...  It's coming from California, and I'm in SW Ontario, they expected delivery is this Friday though :D

I did a lot of research, watched videos, and read a TONNE of reviews, and I am really happy with my choice. 

HAPPY DANCE!

Love a good give away!

http://whimsycoutureboutique.blogspot.ca/2013/02/interview-and-giveaway-ann-kelle-fabrics.html
These are some gorgeous fabrics!

My first Quilt

For my first full quilt project, I've decided to follow along with the Crafty Gemini's Quilt Along.


But I chose to do my first quilt for my boyfriend, Rob. :)  So the fabric is Star Wars themed!

I have a thing about being overly organized....  Vanessa at Crafty Gemini has great videos, very easy to follow, so I watched them a few times and then made this to hang on the wall beside me.

I like a nice clear, concise and LARGE item to read while I work. :)  The cloth is on order and on it's way from California, all the way up to me in Ontario.  Thank You Fabricworm!!

New Iron!

Bought myself a new iron this afternoon. :-)  my old one was huge and heavy, so it was time. After much reading of other sewers blogs, Rowenta it was! And, it was 40% off randomly... Extra win!

My new kitchen set - Complete!

Well, I did it.  I finished my first "quilting" project!  I thought I'd start with small scale items, and I think I made the right choice!  I learned A LOT.  And there were so many helpful blogs, videos and sites to turn to, which I cannot be thankful enough for.  All I can say now is that I can't wait to go get more fabric!  What to do next....

Learning = Stitch ripping!

Last night I learned about quilt binding, and I forgot the step of ironing the fabric in half first..... so I had a nice sized binding on the front and a real big fold over....  Of course I didn't notice this until I had sewn all four place mats! ooooops : /    So I'll finish them up tonight, without 2 hours of stitch removal, I hope!