It’s Pink Saturday again at Cottage Dreamer! Thanks to Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for once more hosting this fun day of sharing all things Pink!

It’s been years and years since I did any quilting, and then it was only a Dresden Plate kit that had all the pieces cut for me. I made the top but never did turn it into anything. It was all yellows and light orange and it just didn’t go with any of my rooms. I’m not even sure how I got it. lol

Recently, I started recording craft and sewing shows from my cable company and got the idea I’d like to give quilting a try again. So, I got my trusty old Viking, a 5610, that I purchased when I moved into my condo (25 years this August) and it’s been a great machine, and set things up in my studio. Also, I’m working on turning some of my artwork into embroidery patterns, many of which I’d like to use in pillows. Well, to make a long story short, I figured I needed to refresh my sewing skills – and since I had watched a Sewing With Nancy series on Quilting with Confidence and I had a 40% off coupon at JoAnn’s – well, might as well get the book, some fabric, and see what I could come up with.

I tend to be a perfectionist so when I saw my crocked seams and other issues I wasn’t very happy. But, after talking with a friend I realized it’s because I didn’t have the correct tools. So, JoAnn’s is having a fantastic sale this weekend with everything that I need to add to my studio/sewing room on sale for at least 40% off. I know where I will be for a good part of Saturday.

So, below are the two placemats I managed to get done this week. I’m only able to sit at the sewing machine for an hour at a time but I hope the longer I do this the more time I can spend in the studio. I need to tie the placemats with floss – I’ll pick that up tomorrow.

I will get better. I’ve taught myself all types of embroidery, how to sculpt and make original dolls, I’ve conquered Heirloom sewing – so I think I should be able to make an accurate four patch next time.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a very Happy Pink Saturday. On this Memorial Day weekend, let’s remember those who gave so much for our freedom.