Simply Squares

I offered to quilt a top for my girlfriend - she works full time and puts in horrendous hours - so it was the least I could do to help her. We both took a class, probably about 4 or more years ago when we both started quilting, called 'Simply Squares' . You sew squares together in a row, then make a couple of cuts across the quilt top, resew them and you have your squares on point.

Here's how it turned out:

It looks Christmasy in this picture, but it really isn't in person. I hope she likes it as it makes me very nervous doing something for someone else. I used the Frisky Feathers panto and Superior's Sew Fine in both the top and bobbin. My top from the same class is on my "to be quilted" rack downstairs - one of these days...

I had a bit of a problem with Tillie today but I can't say enough good things about the people at APQS. My stitch length gauge wasn't working from the back of the machine so they are going to overnight a replacement to me under warranty. Of course, overnight to Canada usually takes a week. I can still set it at the front though, so it isn't a huge deal waiting. Truth be told, I have a feeling it might have been my own fault as we have had so many storms here lately with power outages and I don't always remember to unplug Tillie when I'm not using her - but don't tell anyone!

I'm off to get changed as I'm meeting my girlfriend for dinner when she finishes work and I can take her quilt with me.