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02-05-2011, 10:01 PM

#221

Momsmurf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeAnn

Great fun, much joy, immense happiness, pure pleasure, really relaxing, very creative, sheer satisfaction and because I LOVE IT !!!!

Me too!

02-05-2011, 10:04 PM

#222

Judie

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I have had some in shows.. even won two ribbons, but mostly I make quilts to give to my family, and to use.. I've said they will the thing I have that my kids will remember me by.. I hope they go for generations. I make quilts because they are beautiful.. they keep my hands and my mind busy.. they keep me moving on.. and they are wonderful to cuddle under. My grandkids love to cuddle up on my couch with a quilt and a cup of tea.. They are creative enough to satisify my need to make something beutiful.. they are a gift to me and to those I give them to... I also do chairty quilts because everyone should have a wonderful quilt to wrap up in..

02-06-2011, 05:22 AM

#223

dollycathy

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keeps me in the flow/zone its like meditating

02-06-2011, 05:45 AM

#224

Shari1967

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I just enjoy it.
I have made a few lap quilts as gifts as well as a tablerunner here or there but my main deal is I just enjoy it.
I doubt I will ever be IN a quilt show but I sure do enjoy going to those as well.
This year I've gotten involved with a group at my church who quilts and sews for those in need - cancer patients, soldiers, babies, etc.... I enjoy just doing for others.

02-06-2011, 09:10 AM

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cheryl rearick

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I think for me it's a mixture of many different mediums expressed in love. I do not do shows. It's also art, The joy of seeing something so plain before you started come to life under your finger tips. The joy of giving which brings smiles to the receiver

02-06-2011, 09:19 AM

#226

Sierra

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Compulsion.

02-06-2011, 10:02 AM

#227

quilt2b

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeAnn

Great fun, much joy, immense happiness, pure pleasure, really relaxing, very creative, sheer satisfaction and because I LOVE IT !!!!

I couldn't have said it better myself. Quilting is pure joy.

02-06-2011, 10:03 AM

#228

Mizgoodie

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Mine would never make it to a show but my kids and grandkids love them and I love to make them. That's what is important to me.

02-06-2011, 10:22 AM

#229

Vanuatu Jill

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Originally Posted by Katiequiltsalot

Because when I'm quilting I am in the zone,I am relaxed,mind body and soul.As for the quilts I make ,I usually give them to family and friends.

Exactly my reasons!

02-06-2011, 10:43 AM

#230

adrianlee

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I quilt because it's fun and I put a lot of love into the sewing and creative part of it. I also say a prayer over the quilt, that the person who sleeps under this quilt will know the Great Spirit that is greater than us. I'm not getting preachy but that's what I do.