Sew Sampler Mini Quilt!

Wow, August is almost over!  That means we’re getting closer to fall (and yes, all of my decorations are out already… just sayin’ 😉).

Here in New Mexico, we experience the fabulous downpours of the monsoons during mid-summer.  They are basically my cue that summer is ending and fall is on the way!  This year, it hit right at the end of July, and little by little, the early mornings are getting a hint of chilly crispness… ahhh, isn’t that the best!?

Thinking back to May, when school was letting out, I had big ambitions of the projects I would complete over the summer… we certainly started our summer with big project ideas, and great intentions to finish them, but ever so often, we end summer thinking, “where did the time GO?  I haven’t finished anything!!”  I know I’m not the only one…

And that’s ok!  Over here, my Mulligan crew were travelin’ fools this summer.  So taking time to sit in my craft room and complete ANY project on my to-do list was pretty much pushed to the back burner…and I’m ok with that.  The summer trips were sooooooo worth it 😊

Can you relate?  When life gets so hectic and busy, most of our hobbies and enjoyable activities get put on HOLD…sometimes indefinitely.

But sometimes, they don’t 😊 And as the smell of fall is in the air, and routines kick back in with school and extracurricular activities, I actually found some time to complete a project on my list…my VERY FIRST quilt!!

AAHHHHhhhhh!!! (giddy screams!)

I’ve been sewing for a couple years now, and I’m still a beginner!  So, the idea of making a real-life quilt was kinda daunting.  It sat there, for a long, long time.  Until I decided I’d slow down, and do it in little bits each time I made it into my craft room.  It took me 3 months, but it’s done!!

Here’s a close up of the quilting on top.  I just simply straight-lined quilted the top, following my seams 1/4″ on each side.  Easy peasy!

But, sewing projects and quilts can seem like an intimidating pastime, really just getting past the idea of threading a machine!  But the fruit of the labor put in to each project is so sweet, and something you can cherish and pass along to generations to come.

Interested in trying this quilt out for yourself?  You should!  It came in a quilt KIT, which is awesome because all materials and instructions are included!  Kits make the beginning quilting experience super great!  I got this quilt kit in a fun monthly box I order from the Fat Quarter Shop, called the Sew Sampler Subscription Quilt Box

It’s chock-full of AWESOME goodies each month that will really get you in the quilting mood!  Here’s what I got JUST TODAY!!!!

   

• Petite Arctic 10″ Squares of fabric
• 50wt Aurifil Oyster Thread
• Fairy Floss Pink Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter
• Sew Standard Seam Guide
• Easy Living Quilt Pattern
• Barn Block Recipe #5

I highly recommend, it’s so much fun!  I love opening mine every month!

And just for fun, I’m offering my VERY FIRST Giveaway, YAY!!!!  Entry is in the sidebar to the right!!  Enter to win this super cute Bee Happy tin, and Just Pins sampler:

**Giveaway ends September 1st!**

Links to the Giveaway products:

• Bee Happy tin – http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/
• Just Pins – https://justanotherbuttoncompany.com/

***Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, this is just my personal review and experience with the products, and the giveaway has some of my favorite supplies!  I purchased the giveaway item myself.  Yay! Good Luck!

Joyfully,