Author Archives for Eric The Quilter

Guess Who Has A Regular Job…

This Guy! I got hired today! I’m just so happy I could die, but too happy to die! Instead, I’m just going to roll around in my fabric and pet my thread! I feel so pretty! However, before I do all of that, I have to go an shovel snow. I love winter, but he snow shoveling really eats into my sewing time! I’m just super happy and wanted to share!

Confessions Of A Quilt-aholic: I Love Thread

As all quilters and sewers know, we love fabric! We have collections we call ‘stashes’. I think they are called that because we are always ‘stashing’ it away from our significant others. However, people don’t often talk about the thread they have accumulated. I was going through mine looking for some grey thread to piece with and I realized, “Dang! I have a lot of thread!” I mean a lot! Continue reading →

Vikings Quilt: It’s Coming Along Alright

I have had such a busy day. I’ve been running around all morning, and then I had to go run around after lunch, but I am home now. I have a sewing class tomorrow at 8:30am so I cannot stay up too late, but I do want to finish the top tonight. I have until Tuesday to mail it out, but ideally I can mail it out tomorrow. We’ll just have to wait and see!

And The Winner Is… Drumroll Please…

Cin! A lovely woman named Cin, from Minnesota has one the giveaway! She asked her quilt be Aqua, Coral, and Seafoam. No idea when I am going to start the quilt, but she will have it by March! Hopefully!

For those of you who did not win, don’t despair! I’m going to be doing another drawing at 250,000 views! I hope everyone gets ready, I’ll probably be pulling a name in another couple of months!

My Job Interview Went Really Well!

So, I got there at 9am and I think the owner and I really hit it off! The manager of the store also seemed to like me. They even invited me to sit in on one of their classes tomorrow morning! I’m so excited! He said he would let me know by later tonight or tomorrow. So we’ll see! wish me luck!

I Have A Job Interview

I wish I had something quilting oriented to post this morning, but I had to go to sleep early last night. I have a job interview this morning! So, I emailed a sewing machine shop asking if they were looking for any help, and the owner responded saying he liked my blog and my Facebook page, and he not only wanted some help in his store, but he wanted help with his website, his Facebook page, and his Ebay page as well. I can;t really call myself an expert, but I’m pretty savvy in all of those departments. He even mentioned that if I am hired, he would teach me some sewing machine repair as well. I’m bringing two quilts with me to show him my ‘mad quilting skills’, so he doesn’t think all I can do is blog. I really hope I get the job, so as you read this wish me luck! I’ll make sure to post how everything goes when I get back home!

Win A Free Quilt

Just wanted to remind everyone that I am picking the name tomorrow at some point in the afternoon! Whoever wins will receive an art style throw quilt made in the colors of their choosing. To enter all you have to do is follow me on my social media! Good luck! (Must be part of the continental US to win… unless you want to pay for shipping yourself.)

Vikings Quilt: Half Way Done

I am almost halfway done with the top! I did a lot of the piecing before, so I only really have to sew in the new squares and the sew the strips together! Never buying from an Ebay buyer again. From now on I am sticking to very reputable online fabric shops. Ugh!

Got My Vikings Fabric

I just got my fabric! So excited to pump out this quilt later tonight! Then I have a job interview tomorrow! Wish me luck!!!

Frozen Star Quilt: Finished!

I did it! I finished the quilt! I’m just in love with it! Too bad I’m not going to keep it, otherwise I would already be snuggling up to it. I decided to give it to someone who sort of got me into arts and crafts as a kid. I really hope she likes it! I’m so glad I went with the blue thread. It looks like tiny ice crystals all over the quilt. I didn’t do a very tight stipple because I didn’t want the blue to override the black fabric and make the red look purple. I’m happy with he way it turned out! I just hope she likes it! And don;t forget! You can make this quilt too! The pattern for both the Throw Size and the Queen Size are in my Etsy Shop!