A Quiltin' We Will Go

My latest obsession/hobby has become quilting! Well, making rag quilts anyway. My sister-in-law's kids all have a rag quilt, made by a lady in town who is a friend of the family. I always admired them, and wished my kids had one.

My wish came true when my friend Carla made one for Rayya. I was so pumped! I asked her how she made it, and was shocked to learn how relatively simple it is. If you can sew a straight line, you can make one.

At my very next opportunity, I stopped in at Fabricland to pick up some fabric and thread to start quilting. I quickly completed two rag quilts, and also an easy fleece "knotted" blanket. Then my friend told me I could buy pre-cut fabric squares online! Oh boy! So now I have enough fabric to make two more rag quilts. I already know where two are going, but I'm not sure about the others yet. I might hang on to them for gifts, or perhaps sell them. In any case, I think I might start taking orders - because I love to make these quilts, and it would be nice to make a little money off of it so that I can keep making them! I've always really wanted a hobby, and this is perfect for me. I think I may have found my niché!