My first quilting blog

Quilts, Quilts...All over the Place!

I took a quilting class at my church many years back. Two wonderful, passionate quilters, Ellen and Sharon, taught me the love of making quilts. I was a little hesitant at first. As an engineer, I like things to be symmetric and even. I thought I'd never be able to finish a quilt because I'd obsess about making sure the points lined up...and the stitching was even...etc...

I got over that very quickly. They reminded me that these are handmade, so they don't have to be perfect! I do still try very hard to make sure my points line up, and the seam ripper is my very best friend, at times. But sometimes, I just let it go and move on!

I'll post some of the old quilts and tell you about them...as soon as I find the pictures. I've also begun making t-shirt quilts! The possibilities are endless!

This is the quilt I made for my sister, Brigette. I gave it to her for Christmas and she was so happy to get it. She only picked out the fabric 10 years ago! Some things are worth the wait!

The back of the quilt has these two different patterns, alternating.

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My New Favorite Toy!

I decided to try my hand at using the rulers with my Handi-quilter. I was very nervous at first. The longarm is still new to me. I've mastered loops, but need to add to my arsenal of patterns. So...I watched a YouTube video (my go to "how to" site) and decided I would stitch in the ditch using the straight side of the ruler. It is really hard to stitch a straight line on the longarm without help. How hard can it be with the help of a ruler??? It was the easiest thing to learn! I started slowly, but as I gained confidence, I got a little faster. Unfortunately, I got over confident and accidentally tried to sew straight through the ruler! Besides sewing through my fingernail, it was one of the scariest thing to happen to me! (Maybe I should have stopped and gone to bed sooner!) The machine set off a loud alarm, the needle snapped (thank goodness the thread was threaded or it would have flown off...possibly toward my face) and I had this horrible thought that I had just ...

Bits and Pieces

Sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks. I've been so busy working on several projects. I completed two t-shirt quilts in time for graduation presents! I also finished a baby quilt for my brother's baby who is absolutely adorable!! (I'm not biased at all! 💗 ) I am now working on another t-shirt quilt! OH! Before I forget...I officially opened my little online shop. It's A Cynch! is open for business! Like the name?? I can't take the credit. My sister came up with it. She's more creative than I am! The link to my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/IsACynch . As soon as I figure out how to add the Facebook link on this blog, I will. I also got a new toy to help stabilize t-shirts faster. I bought a heat press. I researched and checked reviews and this one had really good reviews for the price. It is quite heavy though! But what would have taken me an entire day of watching Dr....

Another Gift Delivered

I finished the quilt for my friend, Donna, who is recovering from pancreatic cancer. She has been through so much and I just wanted to wrap her up in love and support. She didn't want her picture taken, so I can't share with you my strong, brave friend. She cried and said she couldn't believe I had taken the time to make the quilt for her. But I couldn't think of a better way to show her that I love her and am here supporting her as she goes through this awful journey. It's been hard to know what to do for her. So this little gift seemed perfect. The quilt itself is a version of the rail fence pattern. I used a jelly roll to make it. Using precut jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes...I think someone was hungry when they made up these names...are a great way to make a quilted gift pretty quickly. A quilt is a gift that shows how much you love someone. And everytime they use it, they can feel your love! I have to add a shout-out to my friend, Melody. My Embroider...

It's A Cynch!

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