I learned to machine quilt in 1996 at a class held at my church. Although I have made a handful of quilts since then, I still consider myself a novice at it. I am in awe of some of the more complex designs. I am currently making a t-shirt quilt for my niece from her husband's shirts.
Heirloom
Needles and pins,
Fabric in bins,
Scissors and thread,
Blue, orange and red,
A sea of colors, delightful and bright,
Time stands still while day turns to night,
Snip, Snip, snip, and measure, measure, measure,
An heirloom, artwork, something to treasure,
Colorful pieces have shapes of their own,
Put into pattern and then they are sewn,
When squares upon squares are placed end to end,
The beautiful quilt top has a magical blend,
Side by side, the rows make it complete,
Hum, hum, hum, the machine keeps the beat,
Then batting is added and sandwiched between,
The top and the backing so crisp and so clean,
It’s time to add stitches, petite and so steady,
Slowly but surely, it’s soon to be ready,
Add binding on next makes the final touch,
The quilt makes me smile; I like it so much,
I think I will use it to bring comfort and joy,
And pass it on down for generations to use more.
Tammy Harvey written: 7/24/2015
My first queen-sized quilt I completed in 2001. It's the log cabin pattern.
Warm and cozy
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