I Had To Start Somewhere

Most of you may know, that this blog was created 2 years ago with the intention of chronicling my small craft & cooking projects. But the major obstacle in achieving that was the absence of a camera to substantiate them. So this blog was just existing. And I was just 'looking' at and drooling over the lovely things others created. 

Then I came across this beautiful Quilt Along at Rachel's Blog and wanted to join for three reasons

1. It looked beginner-friendly

2.To get to know how it 'feels' to be on a quilt along

3. There are some babies I would love to make some quilts for and thought this would be a great motivation to come out of my procrastinations ;-)

Hence, I joined the Quilt Along at Rachel's Blog. This is my first ever quilt and my first ever quilt-along.

In that event, you may wonder whether I've got a camera now to show what I've been up to. The answer is still a 'no'. But I had to borrow my student + neighbor's camera to get the photos for this. She's such a sweet and helpful soul. I just had to mention it and she was so willing to help me with this and "admonished" me to call her for the next projects. I am so grateful for her help. 

Here's how it all began;
I chose some 'Timeless Treasures' from Hawthorne Threads, Garden Party & Annabella from Fab Fabrique, Some Kona Solids from CVQuiltWorks Shop and Some white fabric from my Mom's stash which she gave me.

Then I cut them into 2.5" strips. And followed the instructions to make the quilt top. The Original size was 60"X80" but mine is just 1/4th of it, because I am a beginner and it is for a baby :-)

Please forgive the wrinkled top. I ironed it soon after I finished it but it was folded and unfolded several times before the camera came thus this state. And when it came I was too excited to remember to iron it ;-) I promise I'll iron it before taking a photo next time :-)

Here's a close up with all the 10 fabric's chosen.

I know it is wonky and not perfect, in fact, I didn't want to post these here. But I was inspired by the quote I saw at stray stitches blog.

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. 
~Henry van Dyke

So that's the story of my first quilt top. It may not be 'the best' or 'the perfect' but I am so happy that I joined the QAL and actually made some thing that I can gift to a baby.

Have you too joined any quilt-along and made something that you wouldn't have made on your own?