free motion quilting

Confessions of a Free Motion Quilter

I am a sucker for upbeat music and choreographed dance moves. There, I said it. I love a good classic movie musical.I am on a musical movie kick this week and it has really gotten me out of my recent mental paralysis. I had too many ideas and couldn't make progress on any of them. While watching musicals I have quilted the Paris quilt and am getting going on a couple of other projects. I love when that happens. I'm just glad that no one is here to see me wearing a pair of big dj headphones while singing along and sewing. Fun times.Yesterday I watched Grease; it had been years since I had seen that one. Today- High School Musical. I had never seen that one before. I liked it.I'll be requesting some more classic musicals from the library. I'm sure there are a bunch I haven't seen. Do you have a favorite musical that I can add to my list?Do you have a secret to help you get in the creative groove? I'd love to hear about it. 

Twinkling Stars

I finished the binding on this quilt a few days ago. I was waiting for a good weather day for photos but it has been dreary and rainy everyday. I am tired of waiting and want to share this before the year is over. It is my last "finish" of 2011".I started this quilt in September 2010.As I said before while making it, I am thrilled with this quilt.The finished quilt is 67 by 73 inches.Here's a peek at the back and my photo helper.I think it has found a new home. Or maybe it'll be a bed topper. Or maybe I'll just carry it from room to room with me!You can see the rest of my 2011 finished projects here.Hope you have a great New Year's Eve. We are having game night with some friends.