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Loops and hearts

I'm getting a little better and more comfortable with long arming. I'm not sure that's a word. But I am! I finished two quilts this past weekend! Yup. Two! The Handiquilter makes it so easy to finish tops. I'm still working out getting it straight on the rollers. Once I figure out a good method, I'll share it with you.

In order to get better at long arming, I decided to focus on loops this month...loops and hearts, loops and stars, loops and flowers...you get the idea. Then I'll move on to letters. 

I wanted to show you guys my loops and hearts. I chose this design because I'm giving this quilt to a good friend of mine who is recovering from cancer. I wanted to make a happy quilt for her. I still have to bind it. So I'll post the completed quilt tomorrow night. I've learned to cheat on binding too. I'll share that tip with you tomorrow also.  Don't tell the ladies who taught me to quilt. They'd be a little disappointed.

Ok. I'm done rambling. Here are my loops and hearts! What do you think?


Happy quilting ya'll! 
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