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Today, November 13th is the reveal of my Splendid Block! Woohoo! It has certainly been a long wait but it is finally here!! My block is called Inspirational Threads. So many people have inspired me on my journey in quilting and this was a way of honoring all of them. I have had such a fun time with this Splendid Journey. My sewing/quilting journey began a long time ago. I have only been quilting for 15 years, but I have been sewing for over 40 years. My very first sewing machine was purchased with my hard earned paper route money. It was a Singer and it weighed about 100 pounds, at least that is what if felt like when I lugged it home as a 10 year old. It didn't get any lighter as I moved it from one home to another! I eventually sold it and got a machine with a lot more bells and whistles and it weighed a lot less. What was your first sewing machine and how old were you when you got it???  This is it!!! I just love the aqua colors with the grey spool! Some of you may not like to paper piece all the "threads". You can use a striped fabric set on the diagonal to give you a similar effect.  Stripes and dots, how can you go wrong? Because I love smaller size quilts I just had to make this block in a 3" size and I couldn't stop with just making a block. I had to make a miniature quilt to go with the block.  This is my "Mini Spools" quilt. The quilt is 19" x 19". It is a great way to use up the tiniest scraps that you have remaining from your Splendid Blocks. If you are interested in more information on how to make this mini quilt CLICK HERE
I hope that you are enjoying your Splendid Journey! Don't forget to leave me a comment telling me what your first sewing machine was and how old were you when you got it!! It's has been great getting to know you all!
24 Comments
Ana Burton
11/13/2016 05:05:43 am
Hello!!! Love your block and your story. I feel so related. I got my frist sewing machine when I was 24, married and with a child, living abroad for the first time. Away from family and friends. Sewing was comforting. I learnt to quilt in a local church with very nice ladies in the old fashion way, with templates. No rotary cutter was yet invented. And hand quilting : I still hand quilting all my quilts. Thank you for all the things you share with us! 12/10/2016 01:10:18 pm
The first sewing machine I got is when I was 23 years old. That was a gift from my grandparents to my wedding. At the beginning, I doubt in using it, but when I learned how to, I enjoy sewing. Until nowadays, that I have kids, I still sew. Your art craft was beautiful. It is inspiring. I hope I can make my own. Thank you for posting.
Sylvia
11/13/2016 05:22:29 am
My first machine was a Sears Kenmore, a birthday gift at 16. I still have it! That was 44 years ago! I made most of my clothes then.
Deb Fox
11/13/2016 05:43:06 am
What a cute block! Thank you! I can remember sewing on my moms Singer Futura when I was 12 but is it bad that I can't remember when I got my first machine? Lol. I've had a lot!
gloria olson
11/13/2016 05:47:00 am
I was almost 60 years old when I bought my first sewing machine. I never had an interst in sewing or quilting. My friend, Judy B, invited me to join my church sewing group...I went and they taught me a lot about quilting....I got hooked, bought a Sewing machine, took a beginner class, and have been enjoying it ever since.
Pam
11/13/2016 06:29:04 am
My first sewing machine was a toy machine from Mattel!!! Oh how I loved that machine...I was eight years old and would sew my mother and aunt's scraps into blankets for my baby doll and Barbie. My husband bought me my first real sewing machine (a Kenmore). My daughter was one and from that day on I sewed all of her clothes.
Judy
11/13/2016 07:19:30 am
My husband bought me my first sewing machine for Christmas the year we got married. I sewed everyting on my beloved Kenmore. Quilts, maternity clothes, baby clothes, kids clothes, bridesmaid dresses. Basically a lifetime. It broke my heart when after about 35 years I had to retire her and get a new one. Another Kenmore.
diane
11/13/2016 07:50:15 am
my first machine was a kenmore . i was about 23, i got it to make dresses for my daughter, things don't always work out as planned. that machine was a monster in my closest, it had issues. i had it 25 yrs before i moved on to try a jamome no issues and i love sewwing on it. my friend has the kenmore, found some one to fix it right and loves it.
Barbara
11/13/2016 08:54:50 am
I began sewing around age 10 on my mother's Singer, which was back in the 50s. I got my own machine at age 22, a Kenmore. Still have both of those machines (along with many others). I love sewing! Love your spool blocks.
Nancy Edwards
11/13/2016 08:56:38 am
My husband bought my first sewing machine for me when I was 23 and about to have my first child, my daughter. That was almost 33 years ago. It was a Singer and I still have it! Yes, it is very heavy as well. The first thing I made was a kimono for my baby daughter. I had to get a teacher friend to teach me how to read the pattern!! I have sewn all sorts of projects on it All these years later, I upgraded to a Babylock Sofia. I love all the bells and whistles but I still love to sew on my Singer. It is so dependable. Love your block and can't wait to start on it.
Carol Kuse
11/13/2016 09:16:49 am
My first sewing machine was a Sears Kenmore that I got when I was 19 shortly after I was married. We gave it to a daughter-in-law when I had earned and saved up enough to pay for half of new Bernina. My husband said he would pay the other half. That was a long time ago. Late 60's early 70's.
Machelle
11/13/2016 09:51:50 am
Great block Melanie! I have been waiting for yours!! I first sewed on my mother's sewing machine starting with her at about age 6. My first machine for myself was a Singer Scholastic that was purchased when the local high school was getting new machines for the Home Ec. dept. I got a Singer Scholastic for $50 ! I loved that machine. So glad you got to design a block and do so much excellent work on this project Melanie. Bet your Dad is proud today( as everyday ) of you!
Sara Lindsay
11/13/2016 10:46:55 am
Sears Kenmore, 16 yr old, birthday gift. Still have it. Still works!
Pam M
11/13/2016 12:33:12 pm
A Bernina Minimatic (the yellow one) - I bought it with my first paypacket when I started work at 16 yrs old. I'd been sewing for years on my mother's treadle Singer but she had recently upgraded to an electric Elna with cams. My older sister who had purchased the big Bernina earlier that year and I longed to have one of my own. The Minimatic was a great little machine (I think it had about five different stitches - far different from today's models).
CarriEllen
11/13/2016 01:30:16 pm
At 15 years old, my Christmas Present was a Husqvarna Viking. They also go me Pink Terry Cloth & a Robe pattern for my first sewing machine learning project. Used it 36 years. Thank you so much for being part of our projects!!! My mom had an old machine with a knee 'foot petal'. but MY first machine was a 'Genie' that ran on European current since we lived in Europe. My parents gave it to me when I was in 10th grade. I learned to sew that year in High School!
Linda M
11/13/2016 01:52:45 pm
I started sewing on a Newhome treadle machine when I was 4. When I was 13, I was very upset when my parents sold it, though by then I was sewing on my mum's Husquavarna. When I started work at 17, I saved for MY first machine. I bought a Riccar, now I have graduated to a selection of different Janome models, and my most recent acquisition, a 1910 Singer treacle. (Unusual models, because I live in New Zealand). Love your mini quilt!
Janet
11/13/2016 02:57:08 pm
I've been sewing all my life, taught by my mother who is a wonderful sewer. I sewed on borrowed and school machines until my hubby bought me a Janome just before my now 23 year old daughter was born. That Janome has been totally thrashed, with lots of baby clothes and tons of quilts. It needs a new foot pedal as only one spot works now. But, I would love to upgrade soon!
Dawn Cross
11/13/2016 04:22:31 pm
Great block! Learned to sew and did most of my competetive sewing onan old beauiful treadle. Back in the 40's I bought my first machine a Kenmore and I loved it. I have been sewing on a Husqvarna Viking for over 40 years! Sewing on a Ruby deluxe right now. Love your minnie quilt and am having fun with Splendid.
Suzy
11/13/2016 09:00:12 pm
I still have my 1st "100 pound' machine .. it's a singer than i bought when i was 14 or so..."We" have been around and thru many projects.. it's retired now.. but wouldn't hesitate to pull it out and sew if needed.
Tricia Hoffmann
11/14/2016 11:44:57 am
My first machine was an old Singer treadle sewing machine, sitting in my grandmother's garage while she figured out what to do with it. There was fancy gilding and flowers on the black body, and I fell in love with it and asked Grandma if I might have it. She said yes right away, and I used that machine until we had enough money to buy an electric machine. I had to part with it last year, as we were moving and downsizing - but it went to a good home! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorHi Everyone! My name is Melanie Barrett and I have been quilting for 15 short years now. I worked in a quilt shop for 7 of those years and I owned a quilt shop for the other 8. Recently I decided to close the brick and mortar store and concentrate on online sales. My favorite types of quilts to make are small and mini size. I don't have a favorite fabric style, I like them all. I find that my tastes change as I grow up! Splendid!
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