In the beginning...

...there was a pile of old t-shirts.

I have begun my first big sewing project--a t-shirt quilt. I have not done any sewing, literally at all, since I was in high school. I have done my research on this though, read blogs and websites and magazines. I'm going into this with the mindset that I CAN do it. I remember sewing basics, and what I don't know I can look up. Google has been my best friend the last few days.

I began the deconstruction of all my shirts tonite. I spent the afternoon deciding on measurements, drawing out a plan (because I am a very visual person, and had to draw out and totally plan out my quilt before I did ANYthing else), deciding what kind of fabric I wanted to use, etc. I've made so many lists and calculations and drawings today, I'm surprised my head hadn't exploded! This evening, I cut the sides I plan on using out of my t-shirts. I bought the interface and will break out the ironing board for that tomorrow. Wish me luck. :)