Do you Quilt as much in the Summer?

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06-07-2011, 09:37 AM

#81

Fabaddict

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I am retired and quilt just as much in summer as I do in winter - mostly because my house is air condidtioned.

06-07-2011, 10:25 AM

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crafterrn1

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[ I hate to wish for a rainy day, but that's the only way to stay inside and sew. Am i the only one????]
I quilt all year round. I always have something to do! That being said I am thinking like you. We have a huge kitchen renovation starting and my sewing time has decreased already! I know I will not get anything done but I will start again after I have a great new kitchen!
Luann

06-07-2011, 10:52 AM

#83

jbj137

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Same amount. J J

06-07-2011, 11:22 AM

#84

krisgray

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Springtime on StL is nice so I'm out getting the yard ready for summer. We've been under a heat advisory since Sat - the heat actually gives me time to quilt, and I mean quilt tops that have been sitting for some time now.

06-07-2011, 12:01 PM

#85

BizyStitches

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Originally Posted by SuziC

Now that our weather has finally turned to summer, i have spent my days helping DH stain 2 decks. One adjoining out pool and the other off the back of the house. (never want to do that again) Then it was time to clean up the yard after all the rain. I noticed today that i have not spent any time in my new sewing room in 2 weeks!!! Is it only me or does the nice summer days have you outside more than in? At night i am too tired to try to be creative. I hate to wish for a rainy day, but that's the only way to stay inside and sew. Am i the only one????

I only quilt during nice weather, cold weather depresses me and I really don't like being cold, so my winter sewing is very limited only if I really need to get something done.

06-07-2011, 12:11 PM

#86

Qwiltylady

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I have a machine that I set up out on the patio and can enjoy the nice summer weather and sew at the same time. The patio is a great place to lay out blocks.

06-07-2011, 12:32 PM

#87

montanajan

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No - more time in the garden & doing outdoor activities.
Montana winters lend themselves to indoor projects like quilting.

06-07-2011, 12:34 PM

#88

quilting in my60s

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Originally Posted by nab

I hate the heat of summer. We have had two days of 80 degree weather and that is enough summer for me. If it would stay in the 70's I would be fine. I do quilt year around. My sewing room is in the basement so it stays cool. Like gramacheri says "I do not like summer".

Isn't it amazing we all have different likes/dislikes with our weather. After living on both sides of the Cascade mountains, I will take eastern WA anytime over western WA. Love the hot dry weather, but then again I do have air conditioning if it gets too hot for me!

06-07-2011, 12:35 PM

#89

cassiemae

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I tend to quilt more in the winter but I always manage to start on a quilt sometime during the summer months that way I am on my way for when the winter goes nuts.
HAPPY QUILTING :-) :-)

06-07-2011, 12:38 PM

#90

quilting in my60s

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwiltylady

I have a machine that I set up out on the patio and can enjoy the nice summer weather and sew at the same time. The patio is a great place to lay out blocks.

What a great idea! If I can get a non windy day, I will try laying out my blocks outside.