My first quilting post...the work so far Pt. 1

So, first I made the most appalling and imperfect memory quilt for my sister from all her (and mine- hand-me-downs) childhood clothing. I promise I'll post a picture of it one day but my mum has them all. Thankfully, she loved it.

Then, 18months later, I bought some pre-cut patchwork squares from Ebay and had a go, made a couple of (very basic) cushion covers for my friends and a felt monster or two.

Next, I got fed up with the limited choice of pre-cut squares and got myself some fabric stash. But I wasn't very good at measuring nor cutting. So...I saved up all my pennies and bought an Accuquilt Go! Baby fabric cutter and since then I have been busy busy busy.

It started with squares and stripes:




Then, I learned log cabin. I love this method for using up scraps and strips of fabric I would otherwise throw away.



The backing for this one...tiny kitties!

I think (hope!) I've got a kind of English rose/cottage inspiration...though as the second example shows, I can't hide my love for colour. Everything is on a budget so although I buy top quality fabric- I just have to do so in small quantities! I live in just one room too so everything has it's place.

Thank goodness the Go! Baby folds away. :-) More pictures tomorrow...