Quilting Class

[DianaB]

Sandy, you're going to have to post pictures too. I

t just amazes me at the different talents that everyone has!!! I can sew, but I've never made a quilt. I did piece together a Christmas tree skirt but instead of quilting it I just tied it. It's really very pretty and it's large, just what I was looking for at the time.

I used to sew clothes for the kids and myself years ago but I don't sew too much anymore. I made dresses for Amy and Dae Lynn when they were little that were so cute. The material was a light pink stripe and the dress had a good sized white collar that I cross-stitched little flowers and leaves on. I still have them hanging in the closet because I can't bear to get rid of them!!! LOL I'm just too sentimental, I guess!!!!

I'm STILL trying to get some curtains done for my dining room and kitchen. I find that I just don't enjoy sewing like I used to. It could be that I spend too much time on here!!!!! If I ever get them done you can bet that you'll be seeing pictures of them!!!!

[Dobie]

Now that I have the sewing machine - I'd really like to learn how to make curtains.

[DianaB]

Curtains aren't hard especially if they're the straight across kind. Actually the ones that I'm making aren't hard but my material wasn't wide enough and I had to sew some panels together. For some reason I just haven't enjoyed making them. If you look in the pattern books at fabric stores you'll find some patterns for curtains.

[Tiramisu]

I grew up sewing and wearing homemade clothes. I made lots of clothes for my kids. Like Diana, I think I burned out on making clothes and using the sewing machine, but I've always loved needlework.

I actually cheated at the first couple quilts I made. I inherited some quilt tops from a great aunt. All I had to do was the hand quilting. I especially like to quilt and crochet in the winter time. It keeps me warm while I work it on my lap.

Of course, with four kiddos and eight g-kids, I don't have too many quilts or afghans in my closet.