My First Quilt Project

Somewhere around about six or seven years ago, I started a small quilt project. I had received a mixer

for my kitchen and thought it would look better if it was covered. I took measurements, picked out fabric and designed my project. Knowing little about quilting, I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. I pieced together the pattern I decided on,

Pinwheel

 then sewed those pieces together to make the pattern fit the measurements needed to cover the mixer. I then put the batting in between the front and backing I picked out and pinned them together. I ended up with five rectangles.

one of these for the top

four of these for the sides

Several years passed because I was uncertain as to how I was to "quilt" them together. I had somewhat of an idea as to how I wanted to connect the five pieces, but still was not sure. While my mom was visiting I asked for her assistance. She was glad to help, but had no idea how we were going to connect all the pieces together either. Needless to say with her suggestions and coaching I am pleased to say it is finally finished! I want to stress that I am a complete novice when it comes to sewing. I do understand the concepts as I am a paper crafter and I do a little scrap-booking. I think what I am trying to say is I am very pleased that it turned out as well as it did. I now have a cover for my mixer!

Positively pleased in Rock Tavern,

Laurie