Ready to see the 7th quilt I made, way back in November of 2002? Don’t you just love the fun Wizard of Oz fabrics?
This Wizard of Oz quilt was actually the very first quilt kit I ever bought. I believe it was also my first visit to one of my favorite quilt shops, Bay Window Quilt Shop. Can I blame them that I now have an entire cupboard full of quilt kits (hahaha)?
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I just learn how to clean a stained sewing machine the hard way…
It is my own fault, I never wash my fabric before I make a quilt. and this was one of the times I wish I would have. The quilt I made was dark red, dark green, tan, and cream (a post about this will be coming soon). The backing I chose for it was a dark red flannel. By the time I was done quilting, the inside nooks of my sewing machine had gone from white to pink.
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I will admit I have checked out some patterns and even bought a different book that teaches the quilt as you go method. Every time I pick it up to try it, I change my mind. Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern: Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters
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