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My mother in law, bless her heart, has deemed it her life's mission to introduce me to the world of crafts. She has tried many in the past but they were pretty much failures. She is the one who got me started on jewelry making. The only other craft I can do is crocheting. And with that, as long as you want a blanket, scarf or other square object, I am your person! lol

Well she is also a quilter and does amazing work! I have always admired her different crafts that involved quilting. She showed me her recent project and its really cool! Yesterday she sat me down and taught me how to quilt!

Yes, I made that with my own two hands! Hand sewn even! and it is so much fun and relaxing to me. She gave me 3 of these blocks to work on for now. I think when I am done I will copy the pattern to make my own! I never thought I could quilt but it turns out I can!

Father in law found this tent he had in his attic. It is a nice big one. They set it up today to see if it has any holes. And it was even rain tested today. It will suit us just fine when we go on our trip at the end of this month! And now I will have something to do on that long trip besides read and count cars. lol

posted on July 6, 2008 2:39 PM ()

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Mary,
That's looks hard to me!! Mine are just squares... that's beautiful!!!! Look at your go girl!!!!

comment by cindy on July 20, 2008 4:09 PM ()

That's so cool Mary.

comment by shesaidwhat on July 10, 2008 4:43 PM ()

Very cool! Good for you!

comment by mellowdee on July 8, 2008 2:50 PM ()

Do it

comment by fredo on July 7, 2008 9:51 AM ()

VERY COOL! I've always been envious of folk who had the patience for crafts and such.

comment by mrsstu on July 7, 2008 9:32 AM ()

Come over and I will give you a big box of lovely material to make quilts. I don't think I will ever use them. Nena

comment by nenah on July 7, 2008 7:03 AM ()

I wish I could Nena! this is really a fun hobby! I would love to make a quilt for my daughter!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:11 AM ()

I didn't know you were going camping! Myidea of camping is room service! LOL Have a good Monday. I wish I was off!

comment by teacherwoman on July 7, 2008 5:56 AM ()

its not really camping, as in going to a campground and all that. its just all of my mother in law's family comes in july for a big reunion and there just isn't enough room for all of us. if we get tired of the tent we can always find a nearby motel.

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:10 AM ()

I think you're very crafty Mary!!

comment by firststarisee on July 7, 2008 5:47 AM ()

my mother in law gets all the credit. she is just amazing!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:08 AM ()

It looks great, Mary! That's good news that you have a functional tent!

comment by hopefields on July 7, 2008 12:35 AM ()

thanks kelli! its very relaxing and I can do it anywhere. I am really looking forward to this vacation!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:07 AM ()

Nice job!!!I always wanted to learn to quilt but had nobody to teach me.Don't forget a tarp to put under your tent.You'll get wet from the bottom if you don't.

Laurie

comment by dogsalot on July 6, 2008 8:15 PM ()

definitely don't want to get wet!

I have only been camping once but I loved it. we will be camping in the back yard of one of my mother in law's relatives. there will be so many family members there that there just isn't room for all of us.

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:06 AM ()

Hey, good work, Mary. I'll give you some quilting stuff too. You are still coming my way aren't you? Hope so. Just let me know when.

comment by catdancer on July 6, 2008 8:00 PM ()

I sent you an email about the trip! I hope we can get together!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:04 AM ()

Quilts are so pretty, some of the Amish ladies do some amazing ones...I would love to learn, but it's hard to set aside the time. In the town where I work they have quilting bee's and the ladies have made some amazing quilts.

comment by elfie33 on July 6, 2008 7:32 PM ()

at our state fair I always love looking at the quilts. it is just amazing what people can do! maybe some day I will be that good. for now, its just a fun hobby!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:04 AM ()

awesome! What a great hobby! I admire people who can quilt... it's an awesome trait! Congrats! you seem to be branching out lately and succeeding. I hope this is building your confidence! It should!

comment by kristilyn3 on July 6, 2008 4:51 PM ()

you know, I really have been expanding my horizons lately! and its a great feeling. I feel so alive now!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:02 AM ()

You have done a beautiful job on the quilting. I'd love to learn how to do these things, I s'pose you'd get lost in thought and be in your own little world for a while, it's just what I need to do. I might look into this and start one of my own - just in time for next winter. I'll keep you posted

comment by lynnie on July 6, 2008 4:34 PM ()

reply by lynnie on July 7, 2008 2:00 PM ()

it really is like being in a different world. everything just stops when I am quilting. I will see if I can send you this pattern as it is really easy for us beginners!

reply by elkhound on July 7, 2008 7:01 AM ()

Good for you — nice work!

Glad you found a tent with no holes or leaks, too. Soggy camping can't be too much fun....

comment by marta on July 6, 2008 2:43 PM ()

thanks Martha! this will give me something to do when hubby is watching his dumb sci fi movies too!

reply by elkhound on July 6, 2008 2:45 PM ()

Wow! That is so cool looking!
I have always been amazed at the wonderful things people can do with quilting. It is such an amazing for of folk artcraft!
AJ

comment by lunarhunk on July 6, 2008 2:42 PM ()

I know what you mean! and I would like to make a nice quilt for my daughter. I can't believe how much fun it is!

reply by elkhound on July 6, 2008 2:43 PM ()

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