First Quilt

This is my first effort at making a quilt. I really enjoyed it. Of course it is a very basic one. I just stitched in the ditch so it is more of a baby comforter than anything. I find I loved the mechanics of it. Almost like a puzzle. The pattern of the fabric is hard to see, but it is bears. It really isn't orange. It is a fuschia or something like that.

I am looking for some sort of design to make for a wall hanging over my bed. I would like to make it in blues and yellows and white, but haven't found a design I like or the ones I like look a bit too complicated for me.

I have been reading a book called Quilting by Hand. I would like to have a carry along hand quilting project to do, but then again I just can't decide on what.

This is a busy week for this old retired lady. Tomorrow a couple of the Mah Jongg ladies are going to go to someone's house and teach them the basics of Mah Jongg. Thursday I am at the Tryon Palace from 9-4 and then a rehearsal for the fashion show that is Friday night. Then Saturday and Sunday there is something going on at Church I am supposed to help with.

Next weekend I am going to a quilting retreat for Friday, Sat and Sunday. I am looking forward to that. It is at the beach at a retreat center. There will be a few classes too.

What are the rest of you girlies doing? I am looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.

Love you,

Lori