beginning

My sewing machine may be broken,

but that doesn't keep the urge to sew and quilt away.

Lately I've been wanting

to quilt again

so much.

So I raided my stash

and pulled out

a collection

of two-inch-wide strips of fabric

that were given to me by a lady who is like a grandmother

when she was going through her deceased mother's treasures.

They are mostly dusty blues and rosy pinks

with a few greens and a couple of subtle purples

thrown in for good measure.

I am guessing that they are scraps that range

from the 40's or 50's through the 90's.

So pretty!

I chose a few additional coordinating prints from my stash,

cut them into more two-inch-wide strips,

arranged them all by length,

and rolled them into my own "jelly roll."

I think this will end up

being Sweet Pea's new quilt

when she moves into her big girl bed.

I'm having a horrible time deciding on a quilt pattern.

One, two, three, and four are my current favorite inspirations.

Which is your favorite?

Maybe it's a good thing my machine is down

so that I have some extra time to decide. : )