I am back!! and with Charm Pack Cherry Quilt.

6 months ago I have decided to go back to school to study early childhood education. I really wasn't sure what to expect as the last time I actually studied was back in my early twenties. There were lots of assignments and many late night but to my surprise I was actually enjoying learning and making new friends young and old. But in order to concentrate on my studies I also decided to stop quilting until I finish my course and leave my blog for the past months.

To get back into my 'quilting mood' I thought of starting a new but small project --- and this is where Charm Pack Cherry Quilt came about. The pattern is free and it can be found at Fat Quarter Shop. As suggested by the name of this quilt it is charm pack friendly, where you require 2 of each print and solid charm packs. 

As for the quilting I was inspired by Jacquie Gering's Craftsy class, "Creative quilting with your walking foot". Instinctively I knew I wanted to quilt it with continuous circle design. I think it worked well and I love how the circles create a second textural movement to the quilt.

I started with a quarter inch spacing and slowing extend the spacing to 1/2 inch; 1 inch and about 1 and 1/2 inches as it gets closer to the edge of the quilt, giving it a rippling effect. I had fun quilting it and I love the texture when I ran my hands across the quilt!

Now it is ready to meet its new own, a little angel who is expected to arrive in April!

Cheers,
Erica