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Oh no, it finally got me!

Well folks, I've been successfully evading quilting for a long time now and every time you quilty lot try to reel me in I've slipped off the hook, although, I have to say that since joining www.stitchchat.com the lure has been getting stronger and stronger.

This morning I was happily enjoying myself at my local sewing store's sewing club and what was the mini project demo today? Only a pinreel quilt block! Waaaggghhh! no escape route, too many stitchers blocking the way!

So bam! you finally got me, hook, line and sinker!

I found I was completely unable to leave the store without signing up for a beginners course on machine quilting.

The classes run for three consecutive Thursdays 10am to 1pm starting on the 2nd July.

So thank you one and all for your inspiration and unwaivering determination to get me quilting.

YOU WON!!!!

I'll be sure to post each week's progress.

Hmm, so I wonder if I can have my trip to Fabricland tomorrow to choose my co-ordinating fabrics? Maybe I should look for a fishy designs?

Tags: beginner, quilt

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Comment by Dolly on June 30, 2009 at 8:47am: Oh Margaret, Welcome to the crazy world of quilters! We take yardage of fabric cut it into pieces
and then sew it back together to make a large piece(sounds crazy hu..). But I know you will be hooked
also with the endless possibilities. AND WHAT FUN.

Comment by Lynn on June 25, 2009 at 4:16pm: You certainly have a way with words Margaret!! I'm new at the quilting thing too and am anxious to see your ongoing project through to completion. Enjoy the classes!

Comment by victoria baker on June 25, 2009 at 11:28am: Good luck Margaret I hope you have lots of fun with your new projects. vic

Comment by rango on June 25, 2009 at 8:04am: well done - hahaha you are so easy to fish in it is unbelievable - well hope it turns out to be a great learning experience for you. I know of one here and I should really see what the cost is to join one as I can make a quilt but can not do the machine quilting itself and that is the feat I have to overcome yet and they say you can't teach old dogs new tricks - who are they kidding lol

Comment by Linda Sue on June 25, 2009 at 7:27am: I fear you will soon be adding another addiction to your list LOL. I only hand quilt at this stage in my life, it gives me something to do a Civil War events. I have not done more than simple one block wall hangings using the machine. I am sure one day I will do a quilt with embroidery and I will be hooked for life. Keep us up to date on your progress with this new quilting project.

Comment by Kathy Beshara on June 24, 2009 at 11:13pm: Margaret...well done!!!....I started my lap quilt which was a beginners course and still haven't finished it...that was 3 years ago.....LOL!!
Cheers Kathy

Comment by Sue Smith on June 24, 2009 at 10:49pm: You go, girl!!!!! Rock the quilting world . There is no turning back, you know...
Sue Smith

Comment by Fiona on June 24, 2009 at 9:45pm: Margaret it was so much fun today at the sewing class en that cute quiltblock. Are we still going , next Tuesday after the green bag, shopping for the beginner quilt? i am so looking forward to that. It is going to be so mch fun You inspire me to go sewing

Comment by Janet Tibbits on June 24, 2009 at 9:14pm: Congrat Margaret......I'm sure you are doomed....lol Seriously though it is addictive so be fair warned, soon your sewing room will be filled will lots and lots of beautiful fabric just waiting for you to dream up something to put them into.

Comment by Phyllis on June 24, 2009 at 6:36pm: Margaret, I am sure it will be just as great as the rest of your work. When you get it figured out, tell me how to do it :-)