The June Doll quilt challenge is on. I just finished my first ever doll quilt using the dissapearing nine patch pattern, 7 fabrics including unbleached muslin. It is 14 1/2 x 161/2, the perfect size for a doll or a placemat.

I just wanted to get a quick note and some pictures in here for now. Let me know what you think. This is the one I was not loving when I started it. I think it came out better than I thought it would.

I learned some things about quilting with this challenge:

1. If you start with 2 1/2" strips, it will be really difficult to keep the blocks square, the smaller the blocks, the harder it is.

2. It might be better to use all 9 different fabrics to make a more geometrically (is that a word?) pleasing design on the tiny quilt.

3. I need stronger reading glasses

I got to play with all the embroidery stiches on my machine. cool huh?

Technology is a booger. I love buying new things, but hate to read directions. Why can't I just open the box and use the thing?? I got a new camera, I really wish I had more patience with learning new things. Here are some of my attempts at using it with just a quick scan of the manual and my daughter's help. She is so patient, not..."Ma, focus, Ma put your glasses on, Ma not that button, Ma take the lens cap off first!!!!

So, here are some of my first pictures and a picture of the new camera.

I am having trouble 'focusing in', not only with the camera, but with my activities. I start playing with the camera, then start cutting out fabric for a quilt. Then I start cleaning the kitchen, and paint a new pump part planter while cleaning the garage.

I guess the key word here is START. I love to start, hate the middle, and love the FINISH.

More time spent in the middle is where I need to focus in.

This is the START of a doll quilt, I am currently in the middle and of course want to rush through that part. I am kind of not liking it alot. Ever done that? I'll finish it though and it will probably be nice, but it kind of takes the fun out of it when you think it isn't going to turn out the way you imagined it.

This should be done this week. I'll show you the results when it's FINISHED