Quilt Along

Well I joined the color brick quilt along last week and I'm super excited for it to start later this week.  This is my first quilt along and I think I'm really going to like it.  I've taken a few quilt classes at the Sister quilt show and at quit shops.  Its always so fun to see how all the quilts comes out. 

So it took me a few days to find all the fabric I wanted to use, but I finally decided. 

These are the fabrics I picked.  I got almost all of the fabric from my stash. 

But wait theres more...

I went to the fabric store with my Mom over the weekend and I found a fat quarter bundle that I fell in love with.  And go figure the quilt along calls for ten fat quarters.  So I guess I have no choice but to make two quilts for the quilt along.  right?

Every quilt I've ever made has been really really bright.  When I saw these fabrics I thought they would make a really relaxing quilt.  I hope I can get them both done.  I can't wait to see how they come out.  they are going to be so different.

Great weekend!

What a weekend!  Matt and I went to see our parents over the weekend.  I spent Saturday afternoon fabric shopping with my Mom, while Matt was helping paint his parents house.  Then it was early to bed so we could drive to Seattle at 5am with Matt's parents and sister.  We went to watch the Chargers play the Seahawks.  Had a good time except the Chargers didn't win, but its still early in the season. 

Here is a picture from our seats.  50 yard line one row from the very back.

So many projects...

Well I've done it again.  I have started working on multiple projects at once.  I would normally be angry with myself, since I never seem to finish a single project when I take on so many.  But I'm much more confident this time around.  I've made a commitment to blogging about my quilting adventures and I think that will keep me on track and motivated.

So here is what I've started...

 

I finished the quilt top I made for my husband.  I got the backing and batting, so this is ready to be quilted.

Still working on my Granny squares Charger afghan

I've cut all my fabric for the quilt I'm making for me.  I got the pattern @ Sisters Quilt Show and I promised myself I would finish it for my birthday (January 27th)

And last but not least I have joined a Quilt along that I found on the Stitched in Color blog.  The Colorbrick beginners quilt along,

I think I can do it!  Wish me luck

Projects

Took some pictures today of some projects I'm working on.  Also a few projects I'm planning.  Let me know what you think.

This is for my husband

This one is a store sample I made and just got back.

I've been collecting Poka-dots for a while.

First quilt I ever made.  My Mom designed this fabric.  Lindin by P&B

My Christmas quilt

Almost done with this quilt top, jsut need to add a few boarders.  Made while at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2010.

I'm going to make a Halloween quilt at some point.

My first blog

Hello!  I guess I should start by telling you a little about myself.  My name is Meg and I was born and raised in Oregon.  I married my high school sweetheart in August of '09.  His name is Matt, he is my very best friend and partner in crime.  We live in a little two bedroom on the coast with our cats, Chandler and Potter.  Chandler is super big and fluffy and hates to be picked up.  Potter on the other hand is long and skinny looks like a jersey cow and acts like a dog.  They are the best, most entertaining pets anyone could ask for.

I decided to start this blog because I enjoy reading other peoples blogs.  Also my Mom just started a blog of her own and she made it sound really fun.  For the most part my blog will be about my life and the things I enjoy doing.  My hobbies mainly revolve around different craft projects.  I love to quilt!  I haven't been quilting for very long so I'm excited to learn everything I can.  I'm interested in everything from designing fabric lines to how to use a long arm.  I also recently taught myself how to crochet, though I am not very good at it yet (I hear it takes practice).  While the majority of my posts will be devoted to quilting/crafts I will also blog about my everyday life.  So be prepared to hear about my cats, movies, games or books I like, and probably some football as well.  I'm a BIG San Diego Charger fan and I won't be able to help myself.

Comments are very welcome and appreciated.  Especially if you have thoughts comments or ideas about a quilt I've made or that I should make.  Enjoy!

Potter

Chandler

Matt and I in Disneyland