My Quilting Kiddos

 

Before the end of the school year,

my kids voiced that they wanted to learn

to quilt.  How could I say no?

 

I would be teaching them a skill

that they could use for

the rest of their lives.

(Even if it is to hem a pair of pants.)

 

We first had to pick the pattern,
and this little cutie fit the part.

 

 

It is called Garden Tea Party

by The Quilt Company. 

You can find the pattern HERE.

 

It is a great pattern with a mix

of piecing, applique, and a little embroidery.

Of course one of my children, wants to add all kinds

of extras to the pattern to give it flair. 

To their dismay, I said,

"You can try that on the next quilt."

I just want them to get down all the

basics before adding the "FLAIR".

 

So here are the results of their very

first finished quilt blocks.

 

This one is a mix of Moda's Lucy's Crab Shack

and Noteworthy.

Such a cute fun and flirty mix of fabrics.

 

 



The second is all American.

It is an older Moda line, that

I had uncovered in my stash.

I believe it is American Banner Rose.  

We used Heat n' Bond Lite, so for
the applique they will be able to
 sew it with ease.

 

I wanted them to pick fabrics that

they would love 10 years from now.

 

I am assisting them

in their color choices and cutting.

The rest has been my kiddos.

 

 



 

I just might have a quilter or two

in the family.  (Wouldn't that be fun?)

Now, I need to find the time to make
myself one of these cuties.