Zebra Print

Finished the zebra quilt tonight.  Had enough scraps left over to make 2 pillowcases.  The quilt was an order for Christmas for a girl named Sheena.  Hence, the name of the quilt is Sheena.  It was a challenge to come up with a simple pattern that would showcase the zebra print fabric.  Did I mention it is queen size!  Anyway, I hope they like it.  Have a great Christmas everyone!  I hope you all choose to share your sewing talents this coming year.  There is always someone out there who could use a quilt or a pillowcase.  Happy Holidays from the Bevilockway Family.

So you want to make a Quilt!

As a quilt enthusiast, I find myself encouraging anyone interested in creating a quilt to just do it. In teaching beginning quilt classes I find that most beginners need to first learn the ins and outs of their sewing machines. So, that's where we start. Become friends with your machine, don't be afraid to ask for help. Once you know how to plug the machine in, turn it on, change the needle, use good thread, and get over the fear of pressing the pedal to make it go - you are ready to begin to sew. If you don't know if it's something you really want to do, I suggest that you beg or borrow some scraps from a sewing friend. Don't be afraid to have all kinds of colors and textures. You will not fail.

Next - what pattern do I chose - and how do I cut it out.