Do you always know who your project is for, or where it will go, before you start?
05-26-2009, 03:49 PM
#23
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So far, yes. I'm still rather new to quilting and that probably explains it. I want to make all my family members a quilt. In the meantime, people keep getting married and having babies and of course they have to have a quilt. Then, there is the quilt guild I just joined and the charity quilts. How about the special friend you just have to honor? Can you believe I have never made a quilt yet for me???? I think I need a time-out for me, LOL.
05-26-2009, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CindyBee
So far, yes. I'm still rather new to quilting and that probably explains it. I want to make all my family members a quilt. In the meantime, people keep getting married and having babies and of course they have to have a quilt. Then, there is the quilt guild I just joined and the charity quilts. How about the special friend you just have to honor? Can you believe I have never made a quilt yet for me???? I think I need a time-out for me, LOL.
I had an accident with one of my quilts (used MIL hand-me-down fabric and the indigo bled and bled and bled.....) It was no longer the pristine gift I had intended. Only DH got a BIG smile on his face because FINALLY he got a quilt. (As long as it doesn't come in contact with anything white, I think we're safe - lol)
05-26-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mytwopals
Sorry. I'm guilty of knowing who my projects are for, before I start them. I know. You guys/gals used to like me and I'll probably be banned from the group now. But in my defense, I'm only working on my 3rd quilt. And yes, it's for my niece's graduation gift. I promise. The next one will not have an intended recipient. :wink:
I make totally planned quilts but I also have several started that are just because I like the pattern and the fabric that called out to go play with it :lol: :lol: :lol:
05-26-2009, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by mytwopals
Sorry. I'm guilty of knowing who my projects are for, before I start them. I know. You guys/gals used to like me and I'll probably be banned from the group now. But in my defense, I'm only working on my 3rd quilt. And yes, it's for my niece's graduation gift. I promise. The next one will not have an intended recipient. :wink:
I make totally planned quilts but I also have several started that are just because I like the pattern and the fabric that called out to go play with it :lol: :lol: :lol:
05-26-2009, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
However, the list just got shorter by one. My SIL is a useless twit and it'll be a cold day....well, you get the picture.
Aren't family dynamics fun sometimes, NOT!
05-26-2009, 04:37 PM
#29
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No Way... I buy fabric because I love it, the same for a kit if I find one that calls to me. When the mood strikes me to work with that particular one - out it comes from the stash and project is born.
I make quilts because I want to and love the feeling of taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something like a blank canvas and a painting.
If I choose to give it away or donate I will, or I may enjoy it myself. Years ago I used to sell my things at various craft shows. I no longer do that and do not do commissions any longer. This is my hobby and I do it my way because I want to..
I make quilts because I want to and love the feeling of taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something like a blank canvas and a painting.
If I choose to give it away or donate I will, or I may enjoy it myself. Years ago I used to sell my things at various craft shows. I no longer do that and do not do commissions any longer. This is my hobby and I do it my way because I want to..
05-26-2009, 04:48 PM
#30
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I am so guilty of this!
Seeing as most of my quilts are now designed for show, even if they are made for a particular person, that person understands that they probably won't actually receive the quilt for 2 more years after the quilt is actually finished.
Talk about sitting on tenterhooks for a gift!
Leah
Seeing as most of my quilts are now designed for show, even if they are made for a particular person, that person understands that they probably won't actually receive the quilt for 2 more years after the quilt is actually finished.
Talk about sitting on tenterhooks for a gift!
Leah
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