First, a huge thanks to Beth at Plum and June for hosting this New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop. She has worked very hard to coordinate everything and I think I speak for all of the participating bloggers, we are very appreciative of this opportunity to share our blogs and learn from each other.
Thanks for visiting my little blog, Texas Quilting Gal! I'm Cheryl, and as you can guess, I'm from Texas. Although I now live in Kentucky, the saying IS true- you can take the girl outta Texas, but you CAN'T take the Texas outta the girl! God Bless Texas!
I have been sewing off and on for 7ish years, but I started seriously quilting after I stopped working as a surgical nurse in November 2012. I was just going to take a little break but the hubby (and I) LOVED me being home! The one downside was he quickly discovered I was spending WAY more money on fabric, thread, patterns, fabric, notions, magazines, fabric....... that he threatens me all the time with going back to work. :) I might go back part time one day, but I have too much quilting to do now.
I first learned to quilt from my mom. She's sewn for decades but really started quilting in the 90's on the very machine I sew with now, a Bernina 1090. Since I've gotten more serious about quilting, we've really been having fun chatting in our crazy quilting language that Dad doesn't understand and spending time together sewing, shop hopping, retreating and festivalling (are those even words?)
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| San Antonio mission in my Texas hometown |
Welcome y'all...
I have been sewing off and on for 7ish years, but I started seriously quilting after I stopped working as a surgical nurse in November 2012. I was just going to take a little break but the hubby (and I) LOVED me being home! The one downside was he quickly discovered I was spending WAY more money on fabric, thread, patterns, fabric, notions, magazines, fabric....... that he threatens me all the time with going back to work. :) I might go back part time one day, but I have too much quilting to do now.
I first learned to quilt from my mom. She's sewn for decades but really started quilting in the 90's on the very machine I sew with now, a Bernina 1090. Since I've gotten more serious about quilting, we've really been having fun chatting in our crazy quilting language that Dad doesn't understand and spending time together sewing, shop hopping, retreating and festivalling (are those even words?)
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| Our 2013 retreat quilts |
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| Mom and Me at the 2013 Houston Quilt Festival |
My First Quilt...
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| My very first quilt ready for some free motion action! |
My Favorite Quilts...
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| Alison Glass Feathers Quilt Along |
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| Baby quilt for Miss Abigail! Don't you just love the minky swirls! |
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| Mini doll quilt for Miss Hannah |
My Current Quilts...
Currently, I am sewing with the Deep in the Heart of Texas Roadtrip QAL. Being a Texan that had just moved to Kentucky, I knew I HAD to make this quilt! It's also a blog hop and various bloggers are hosting special city block patterns along the way. I've just finished quadrant 3 and should finish this top by the end of July. This is my first "scrappy" quilt and I'm really pleased with how it is turning out.
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| Starting to look like Texas! |
I am also participating the paper Sew Kitschy BOM and the Sugar Block Club BOM. These have really helped improve my skills, especially in paper piecing. And, if you've never heard of Amy Gibson's blog Stitchery Dickory Dock, you're missing out! She's so authentic and sweet and is a really great teacher. Her FREE Craftsy 2012 BOM really kicked off my quilting again and I learned sooooo much!
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| Sugar Block Club & Sew Kitschy Blocks |
Tips and Trivia...
Blogging Tip: I'm the last one that should be giving blogging advice, since I'm fairly new at it. I have learned to ask questions from other bloggers, though. The quilty world is so nice and it definitely opens up conversation between bloggers. When I see something I like about someone else's blog, I leave a comment and start a dialogue. I've learned a lot that way and made some pretty great quilting friends along the way! Also, Google is my friend! You can find out how to do anything by searching on Google. There are tons of videos out there on blogging tips and how to format things.
Quilting Tip: Curious about a technique or LOVE that new pattern that looks too hard? Just try it! My mom has commented several times on how impressed she is with my bravery to try new things. You gotta start somewhere, right? I by no means am an expert, but I have really expanded my knowledge in the past year and a half because I just go for it. And, most importantly, we aren't perfect. If you can't see the mistake while galloping by on a horse (another mom'ism), don't waste your time unpicking or fretting about it!
Texas Quilting Gal Speed Trivia Round
- Name & Age: Cheryl, 33
- Favorite Fabric Designers: Kate Spain, Bonnie and Camille, Joel Dewberry
- Favorite TV Show: Reality TV addict <<<hangs head in shame>>>
- Favorite Music: Praise and worship
- What I Sew On: 19 year old Bernina 1090, it's a workhorse and the only machine I have
- Favorite quilting notion: Rotary cutter, Frixion pens, and Aurifil thread
- Superpower I Wish I Possessed: S̶u̶p̶e̶r̶ ̶s̶p̶e̶e̶d̶y̶ Instant basting and binding on all my quilts
- Quilting Wishlist: Bernina 750QE, sit down long arm, Free fabric for life..... :)
My question for you is what do you sew on? Also, if you free motion quilt, what do you use (domestic, sit down long arm...)?
Blog Hop...
Sarah @ Berry Barn Designs
Liz @ Green Cheese Quilting
Janet @ Simply Pieced
Ruth @ Charly & Ben's Crafty Corner
Kristyn @ Melon Patch Quilts
Jo @ Riddle and Whimsy
Linh @ Calling All Stitchers
Alida @ Tweety Loves Quilting
Rachel @ Quiltineering
Thanks for visiting and y'all come back now! :)
Love, Cheryl @ Texas Quilting Gal
