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Quilting Class: Week 3

This week, Rose was much  improved and was able to join us for the class.  She told us about a beloved bird quilt that her mother embroidered.  She can remember watching her mom doing the embroidery at night after supper.  Rose is just amazed at how beautiful a quilt can be, knowing it is just a compilation of fabric, thread, and someones work and imagination.

 
 
One of the first things a beginning quilter has to learn is how to use a thimble. Pushing a threaded needle through two layers of fabric and one of batting can be difficult, almost next to impossible without a thimble. It only takes a few holes in your fingers to make you appreciate that little tool. I have quite an assortment, surely one that will fit any finger.


We completed the quilting on our first quilt this week, and took it out of the frames. It will have to be trimmed and a binding put on next week. Also, we will start quilting our second quilt then.

Rose, Daisy, Tulip, and Violet are all improving.  They didn't seem so nervous this week, and enjoyed seeing their work when we unframed the quilt.  I think it is wonderful quilting for new students.

This class is made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Thanks!
 

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  1. lil red henJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Looks good! I'm with you in spirit.
    I have a little jar of Mama's thimbles, many with holes worn in them.

    What kind of frames do you use?

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    1. Faith, Folklore, and FriendsJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:29 PM

      I bought them at an antique auction. There are end pieces with holes cut for the two strips that hold the quilt. There is also a gear mechanism (I don't know the proper name for it) that allows me to tighten or loosen the quilt. They are in need of repair but work with a little petting. :)

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