Kitchen Quilting

Since January, I've had an eager group of women gathering at my house to learn a thing or two about applique, and quilting in general.  I can't say that I'm an expert in applique, but I think I pulled it off quite well!

Here is a photo of my kitchen converted to a classroom.  The 2 extra tables are the biggest change. I put a huge cutting mat on my island, and set up 3 irons.  It has been working quite well, except that I keep having to run downstairs to pick up this or that.  I've been hinting to my husband that I would like to move my quilting room into our family room downstairs, which would have enough space for a few students.  He is finally convinced and I can't wait for it all to happen, but it will take a few months.  I'm so excited!  He'd better not change his mind! 

Our first project were the applique tablerunners.  It took alot longer than I expected, but the results were amazing!  They were not very easy at all, I did give the girls an easier option , but they didn't like it as much.  I made myself quilt mine on my domestic machine, if I expected my students to do it, I should have to, too!  It was hard!  I got a kink in my neck that has lasted 2 weeks!  From now on, I'm sticking to my longarm!

I still haven't finished mine, but I think you get the idea!