Confession time. I see new quilt projects like a magpie in fictional tales sees shiny objects. In a year when I have more than enough projects in hand to keep me busy, I now find myself with two more - one in hand now and one on the horizon.
The first is a decision to participate in Angela Walter's Free Motion Quilting Challenge (Flora & Foliage Free Motion Challenge). While the challenge and videos are free, I decided to splurge and purchase her panel fabric, borders, backing, and thread package. I've never quilted a panel before, so it represents a first for me. I've also never done a free motion class before, so again, more skill improvement is the rationale for undertaking another project.
The second is an upcoming workshop in June with Krista Moser to learn to do her "Summer Swag" quilt design. I'll save that picture for a later post.
So, now I have to think about magpies, and I'm going to embrace an alternate description of the magpie, According to Wikipedia, "In East Asian culture, the magpie is a very popular bird. It is a symbol of good luck and good fortune." Yes, that is what quilting does for me!
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