This is my first completed block! Photo by me.
Hello all! I am excited to share an update on my Independent Learning Project. For my project, I am sewing a quilt called, At A Glance. I am so excited to back into my crafty room and working a sewing project. It had been a while since I had the time to sit down at my sewing machine, so I was thrilled that I had a good reason to sew with this Independent Learning Project in Digital Literacy.
Today, I decided to set a side the two hours for my project. Let me tell you, I needed it! I had a rough day at preschool and I was looking for some quiet, reflection time for myself. Many years ago, quilting was a great outlet for me as I found it helpful to cut fabric and create with my hands and fabric. So, after preschool, I went downstairs and started on my project. I turned on my favorite radio station, My Bridge and listened to some great Christian music and felt a renewed sense of peace come over me.
I was able to finish all of my cutting! Yippee!! I was beginning to worry that I picked a project that was going to be too big to finish! I was even more thrilled that I was able to actually start sewing my fabric pieces together! Last week, I was concerned about sewing the flying geese blocks so my plan was to do a practice block before I would sew the block for my quilt. I went ahead with my plan and made a practice block and I am glad that I did. It went together well, but it gave me more confidence to sew the real block. I was able to sew the first flying geese blocks without any troubles. The instructions for the pattern worked pretty slick as you draw a line on the backside of the fabric and sew on the line and then trim off the excess. It went like a charm!
Here is a picture of my flying geese blocks. Photo by me.
I was more excited that I was able to sew the center block of my quilt. I choose a blue center square and then around this block are my flying geese. I am so very happy with the results and ready for the next steps of my pattern. The first photo is a picture of my first complete block for this quilt.
I couldn’t believe how quickly time went, when I looked at the clock it was time to pick up my girls and start the after school routine. I was very thankful for this opportunity, as a great down time for me. Not only was I able to sew and think about this project but I was able to relax and reflect on my day at preschool.
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Jaime! Your block is beautiful, I’m loving following your project! I think I already told you this, but I’ve been keeping my mom informed on your project as well 😂 she’s very excited for you too! I love that your ILP is proving to be such an escape for you! Great progress, I can’t wait to see what you do next week!
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Thanks Brittney for your nice comments to my ILP, I appreciate your encouragement! Sewing has been a great relaxing hobby for me in the past and it is my hope to get back into again! I am enjoying my project and look forward to my sewing time!
Jaime
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This is very cool! I have sewn a couple things like pillows or skirts for 4H when I was younger, but I really have no true skill in sewing. Especially with a quilt, I feel like it would be super difficult to get all of the sides to line up, but you didn’t seem to have any problems with this. It’s nice that your ILP is something that you can relax with that doesn’t seem like more homework!
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Thanks Avery for your comments to my post. Luckily my corners lined up and my block is coming together! I was excited to read that you participated in 4-H as a child! This was my daughter’s first year in 4-H. My oldest created a pillow and it was one of her first sewing projects! My youngest is in Clover Kids and did a baking project. I am excited for them to grow and learn more with 4-H! How many years were you in the program and what were your favorite projects?
Jaime
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Jaime,
That looks beautiful! I have not sewn much in my life or even dreamed of doing a project like this! I look forward to seeing more progress and the final result!
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Thank you Mrs. Baca for your comments to my blog post! I appreciate your encouragement with my quilt project. I am finding it to be a big project, but I am ready for this challenge! Jaime
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Jaime, I love catching up on your blog each week! You have made some real progress! Isn’t it exciting to see your quilt come together? Will you make another one after this quilt? You’re doing awesome and good luck!
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Thanks Katy for your comments to my independent project! I appreciate your encouragement and I am thrilled to see another quilt coming together! I am already thinking of my next project or two! 🙂
Jaime
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Jaime, I think that you are off to a great start! I like how you used the two hours to relax and unwind after a long day. It is amazing how much that can help clear our heads. We need to remember to take that time for ourselves and realize when we need it. This is going to be an amazing skill to take with you when you become a teacher. Some years you might be making a lot of quilts! Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Tate! I think that we all need to find ways to unwind and relax whether it be quilting, reading or golfing! Thanks for your nice encouragement to my project! Jaime
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