I am making a "Fat Quilt". You all know that I am working on weight loss and fitness. I know....I am always working on weight loss and fitness, but this time it is working for me too. I am a rewards kinda gal. I set small goals and reward myself when I reach them. Lots of people do this and many times the reward is food related, or clothing related. Don't get me wrong, those are GREAT rewards! I want to reward myself with fabric. Last time I lost 20 pounds I rewarded myself with a yard of new fabric for every 10 pounds lost. I ended up with 2 yards of fabric and they are both all used up. This time I am doing it differently. For every 5 pounds I take off, I buy 2 fat quarters....get it??? FAT quarters..... I know, I thought it was fun too!!! One fat quarter is a background fabric and one is a central fabric. Once I lose the 5 pounds, I not only buy the fat quarters, but I MAKE a block. Here is my first 5 pounds of fat block.....JPG)
It is an olive green with little gold flowers. I officially hit 10 pounds last Thursday, so here is the 10 pound fat block......JPG)
This is a dark chocolate brown floral print. I LOVE this background fabric..JPG)
These will not be easy as they are all to be 2 color blocks. More challenging than you may think! 4 more pounds til I can make the next block...I am thinking red Dutchmans Puzzle. I am aiming at 70 pounds, but 60 will complete my 12 fat blocks. The sashing and border fabric will make it 70. PLUS, if I am happy after 60 I may just stay there for a while. So how many of you want to join me in making a fat quilt? If you have 20 pounds to lose you can make a wall hanging. If you have 100 pounds to lose you can make smaller blocks and get a bigger quilt. Let me know if you decide to join in. I would LOVE to follow along with you! I really think 5 pounds is a good block marker....it is a very attainable goal. Who can't lose 5 pounds, right?
It is an olive green with little gold flowers. I officially hit 10 pounds last Thursday, so here is the 10 pound fat block.....This is a dark chocolate brown floral print. I LOVE this background fabric.These will not be easy as they are all to be 2 color blocks. More challenging than you may think! 4 more pounds til I can make the next block...I am thinking red Dutchmans Puzzle. I am aiming at 70 pounds, but 60 will complete my 12 fat blocks. The sashing and border fabric will make it 70. PLUS, if I am happy after 60 I may just stay there for a while. So how many of you want to join me in making a fat quilt? If you have 20 pounds to lose you can make a wall hanging. If you have 100 pounds to lose you can make smaller blocks and get a bigger quilt. Let me know if you decide to join in. I would LOVE to follow along with you! I really think 5 pounds is a good block marker....it is a very attainable goal. Who can't lose 5 pounds, right?This Sunday afternoon has found me in my sewing room. I did the 10 pound fat block and then decided to get the Libby Quilt I am working on completed. Isn't this the cutest little 4 " block???
I actually have MUCH to share with you all, but no time now. I have Anne of Avonlea going in the VCR and my machine is calling me. Here is a sneak peek of what I have to show you this coming week.
I actually have MUCH to share with you all, but no time now. I have Anne of Avonlea going in the VCR and my machine is calling me. Here is a sneak peek of what I have to show you this coming week.She may need a fat quilt some day too!!!! That's Grandma's girl!
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Fabulous idea Bren!! Can't wait to see the quilt. :)
Blessings,
Pam
Great blocks and a great idea!!! I really do love those blocks!
I'd join but first you've got to tell me how to loose the weight and where to find the time to make the blocks. Mostly.....HOW TO LOOSE THE WEIGHT!!!
How are you losing the weight?? Will we be sharing tips and ideas??
Bren, I am so proud of you. What a fabulous idea. I did really good for a while and lost about 11 pounds, but then quit exercising and watching what I was eating. Some of the weight has creeped back on. I really want to get back on the ball. Kevin goes back to work tomorrow. Seems like a great time to start. Are you doing anything different this time? Please share with us. I need all the help I can get. (grin) I will give some serious thought to making a fat quilt. Actually the idea kind of intrigues me. I will let you know if I decide to do it. Have a great Monday, my friend. Winona
I will join you Bren. I will start weighing again tomorrow...the fun now will be deciding which fabrics to buy!
I am joining you on this adventure! I am on the journey to my first 5 pounds lost and don't want to find it ever again! Thanks for the idea and the invite.
Oooo that chocolate fabric is lovely!! This is a wonderful idea Bren and Congratulations on over 15 pounds lost alread...I'm so VERY proud of you!!!
Crispy
Wow! Great job. (On the weight loss and the beautiful blocks!)
That little cutie pie is so adorable eating that big dessert!
We watched Anne of Green Gables last week from the library and this next week we hope to get the next one.
What a terrific idea Bren.
I love that you can reward yourself and visualise your weight loss progress all at the same time.
I must confess to having major trouble losing weight at the moment (actually all year LOL). I wonder if this would work for me :)
Hugs, Sharon
your corners are SO PERFECT! do you piece quilt or foundation quilt?
That is a great idea .... wishing you all the best in losing the weight and keeping it off.
Once you lose the weight, what about making a block for each month that you keep it off? Something quilty to keep you inspired.
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