Men Quilting
08-04-2007, 08:23 AM
#63
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 707
Thanks, I find it's a good place to visit between betweens and threading.
I'm fast finishing the quilting on the one and have started planning another. I figure to get a couple of baby quilts out of the way (before the babies in my life grow up and need twin size), this will enable me to learn the different techniques before moving on to bigger projects.
One neat thing is I can utilize a couple fat quarters for the patches and when buying the rest of the material to complete a project, buy enough fabric to have leftovers. What I'd like is a nice patchwork for myself later on so this kills two birds with the same yardage as it were. Hey wait a minute, is this how quilters end up with extra storage units full of material?
I'm fast finishing the quilting on the one and have started planning another. I figure to get a couple of baby quilts out of the way (before the babies in my life grow up and need twin size), this will enable me to learn the different techniques before moving on to bigger projects.
One neat thing is I can utilize a couple fat quarters for the patches and when buying the rest of the material to complete a project, buy enough fabric to have leftovers. What I'd like is a nice patchwork for myself later on so this kills two birds with the same yardage as it were. Hey wait a minute, is this how quilters end up with extra storage units full of material?
08-04-2007, 01:38 PM
#66
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 777
I too am one of the lucky ones. My husband is interested and encouraging about my quilt hobby. He doesn't make them himself, but he has helped me with color arrangement, assured my when I am frustrated, and he has picked out an assortment of blues and purples for a quilt for him. He wants no straight lines, only curves, so I am working up the courage to do it.
I admire the men on this site who let their creativity out in a way that will be treasured by family and friends, and last a long time.
Way to go guys!
I admire the men on this site who let their creativity out in a way that will be treasured by family and friends, and last a long time.
Way to go guys!
08-26-2007, 01:07 PM
#69
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 707
I got my little Janome "Quilter's Dream" off ebay really cheap, but it's a nice little machine that can do almost anything I want. Truth told it's more machine than I know what to do with at the moment.
The Hawaiian quilt (pillow top) is almost done and I can hardly wait to see it complete. I'm unsure about some of the process for making it into a pillow, but it shouldn't be too difficult.
The Hawaiian quilt (pillow top) is almost done and I can hardly wait to see it complete. I'm unsure about some of the process for making it into a pillow, but it shouldn't be too difficult.
08-27-2007, 07:47 AM
#70
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 707
You know I hope all you ladies here understand you should treat me as a quilter first, my being a guy is something on the peripheral. Let’s face it, when you look at a quilt do you see the gender of the maker, or the beauty of the quilt? Where as I appreciate the kudos for tackling a form not normally associated with my gender, I appreciate even more the friendship and help you all have offered. What I’m saying is that my quilting has very little to do with what’s between my legs, OK?
That said, I understand that there are a few master quilt makers who have been male, but I don’t know their names. Anyone know them by name?
That said, I understand that there are a few master quilt makers who have been male, but I don’t know their names. Anyone know them by name?
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