Piecing: Strictly by a Pattern OR Pattern Improv OR Wild Abandon!
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
i always tell people i am 'way to un-disciplined' to follow someone's pattern---too A.D.D. too O.C.D. too what ever other initials you want to add- i pretty much make 'em up as i go along-
although sometimes i do incorporate actual blocks and follow the *rule* of the block- as often i don't=== and no- i do not feel guilty for it-
my mom's a portrait artist---raised 5 kids with her paintings---she has never felt guilty for the shelves of art books/magazines in her library- guess i was raised that way- it's normal to collect (inspiration) ... how else will you ever learn new techniques? or see the direction things are going? or see how they used to do it?
there is no reason for guilt - it's growth.
although sometimes i do incorporate actual blocks and follow the *rule* of the block- as often i don't=== and no- i do not feel guilty for it-
my mom's a portrait artist---raised 5 kids with her paintings---she has never felt guilty for the shelves of art books/magazines in her library- guess i was raised that way- it's normal to collect (inspiration) ... how else will you ever learn new techniques? or see the direction things are going? or see how they used to do it?
there is no reason for guilt - it's growth.
#14
I always follow the pattern; but have recently began looking at the ways others put together quilts without a pattern and find it fascinating. Not only do you create a work of art, but you are expressing yourself and building a stronger more confident self. It may take me awhile before I start the journey, but I know I am being pulled in that direction. I read all of the comments and found them interesting, so thanks for posting the question.
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Holmen, WI
Posts: 6,459
I, too, make quilts for Project Linus (& QOV) & I always think "Oh, this would be a good chance to try out a new pattern" & then I make another "Streak of Sunshine" or "Yellow Brick Road" or 9-patch. I'm boring.
#19
I am all over the place on that one.....I've followed patterns to the letter changing only the color of fabric.....I've used patterns as inspiration....I've used a bunch of orphan blocks to make up a large lap quilt and backed it with a fleece blanket (my personal favorite!)....I don't think I've ever actually designed my own quilt, but I have borrowed ideas from several patterns and made some very pretty quilts. I love learning new techniques for quilting and try to challenge myself once in a while. All in all, I just love to make quilted things....from a king sized bargello, to charity quilts, to bow tucks.....best artsy thing I've ever done. LOL
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