Quilting - Purpose?
02-07-2011, 07:16 AM
#251
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Ditto so many others - all of the above! I have always been creative, when I was young I painted and sketched. Now my focus is on my family, decorating my home, and things of that nature so quilting is just a perfect fit. It's a creative outlet, something that I am always learning mkore about so it satisfies my need to "discover" new things, it's a great way to decorate, they make great gifts, there is so much variety in the quilting world that I never get bored, and it's a great way to be productive while "relaxing". I am a stay at home mother but miss having goals and achieving success in the workplace some days, so improving my quilting skills and getting some validation for that through quilt shows is something that appeals to me and keeps me striving to be better. For me it's just a perfect fit! ;) It's been six years since I began quilting and I'm still obsessed!
02-07-2011, 12:51 PM
#252
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Originally Posted by 117becca
Quilting does take me to a wonderful, peaceful place away from the chaos of the "real world"
My last 2 quilts have been UFOs that my aunt made 50 yrs ago - the look on her face when they were returned to her completed!!
The look on the faces are the best and the high I get is indescribable!!!
My last 2 quilts have been UFOs that my aunt made 50 yrs ago - the look on her face when they were returned to her completed!!
The look on the faces are the best and the high I get is indescribable!!!
I agree, I love the look on the faces!
02-08-2011, 03:50 AM
#253
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I love the challenges quilting represents - I love making something that in my opinion fits the person I'm making it for and I love the look on their face when they open the gift and see what I've made with love ( oh lets not forget sweat and tears). he he
02-08-2011, 07:38 AM
#254
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I love the feeling I get when someone loves my quilt. Usually they go home with it. I do not make quilts with a certain person in mind. Once they are done then they find a home. I will not put one in a show that is being judged. Way too much stress!! I love fabric, I love making people happy, I love to take a piece of fabric and see what becomes of it, I just plain love quilting.
02-10-2011, 03:56 PM
#255
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
A question out of curiosity: what is your main purpose when you make a quilt? Is it meant for daily use? For quilt shows? For decoration in your house? Or just because it's fun?
06-23-2011, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BarbaraTX
My quilts would NEVER make it into a show. But they are all made with love and are to be used.
06-23-2011, 08:13 PM
#259
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
A question out of curiosity: what is your main purpose when you make a quilt? Is it meant for daily use? For quilt shows? For decoration in your house? Or just because it's fun?
07-31-2011, 06:45 PM
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As a wife, mom, and home-maker, it's so nice to be able to do work that allows me to be especially creative and, best of all- STAYS DONE! :D It really gives me a boost and, at the same time, is so relaxing. I'd love to someday create a beautiful "masterpiece" or two, but for now, I'm working my way through making functional quilts for my husband and all my kiddos.
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