speed quilting
#21
This is such a good topic for discussion. I fit into both categories depending on the quilt I'm working on. Charity quilts get the "speedy me", and for others I am slow and deliberate. My observation is that people new to quilting tend to get discouraged because they cannot put tops together as fast as they thought they could. What a wonderful lesson it would be for them to hear our discussion on enjoying the process.
#22
I sew fast because I sew with goals and have a personal goal of at least one quilt top every two months. Once my pieces are cut and ready for sewing, I make goals like...sew all four patches together. The next time I sit down to sew it is my goal to finish the next step and so on. I work full time and only get a few hours here and there to sew so I take full advantage of the previous time I squeeze in. I really enjoy sewing, but I love the feeling of finishing a top and dreaming about the next one. When I get around to quilting that's all I will do for a bit until I wear the top pile down to a manageable level.
#23
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Location: Illinois
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Some measure themselves on how fast they can complete a quilt . I use what ever measurement makes me feel good.
Yes there are times when I have been teased about needing to get a water cooled machine.. but thats after sewing many many strips and I am anxious to get onto the next step. There is a definate correlation between my boredom factor and how fast I sew. But I never sacrifice accuracy for speed.
Yes there are times when I have been teased about needing to get a water cooled machine.. but thats after sewing many many strips and I am anxious to get onto the next step. There is a definate correlation between my boredom factor and how fast I sew. But I never sacrifice accuracy for speed.
#24
It's all about the enjoyment, and that's an individual thing.
I've never group-quilted. I truly enjoy the *me* time and quite honestly, I'm not a big people person.
Also I think I would hate wagging around my machine, and all that goes with it.
Having worked with the public for many years, I can't say I miss being around others.
But now, this board....love, love, LOVE being a part of this family. Even if I'm sitting quietly in the corner much of the time
I've never group-quilted. I truly enjoy the *me* time and quite honestly, I'm not a big people person.
Also I think I would hate wagging around my machine, and all that goes with it.
Having worked with the public for many years, I can't say I miss being around others.
But now, this board....love, love, LOVE being a part of this family. Even if I'm sitting quietly in the corner much of the time
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Woodmere, NY
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Too bad you are not closer so that we can quilt together. I really enjoy the whole process. Although, i have to say that if somebody is extremely slow dwelling on a shade of gray thread for two hours i can get a bit antsy. The only thing I really try to rush are the chores so that I can go back to quilting.
#26
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Join Date: May 2011
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I am poky -- I try to make sure my cuts are accurate and for me that takes time. I try to make sure my seams are accurate and for me that takes time. I go to class and am the last one done (rarely finish a project in class). I love what goes into quilting. When I was younger I would do a marathon sew during vacation and make (or remake) as many as 3 outfits a day -- don't do that any more. I love the process and just work slow but steady to get to end.
#27
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: howell, Mi
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I took a class a few months ago, and one of the ladies had a machine that went faster than all the other machines in the class. I'm wondering if it was a commercial machine. If the class I'm taking has mostly beginners I am usually the first one done, but I never feel like it is a race. I enjoy every bit of the process, but the next project is usually calling me. I even like sewing on the binding.
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#29
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
Sewing fast increases my stress level. The turtle did finish the race. Maybe it's my age 62 and proud of it. Doesn't bother me if others get more done. I piece and run our longarm quilting business at my own pace so I enjoy it. I'm proud of the work I do and our client's are happy, that's all that counts. Some people are process quilters and some are project quilters. I bet I know which ones are the favorite customers at LQS.
#30
I enjoy mostly all the process, too, but sometimes on a big quilt, I can get a little bored with the 500 HSTs or whatever, and just want to get it done. Plus, sewing fast doesn't mean I don't like to sew - I love it - I just don't see the need to drag it out. If I was only allowed to ever make one quilt in my lifetime, I might slow down and savor every minute step, but luckliy, there are always new projects to be done! I have a friend who has to endlessly audition fabrics and threads and patterns till I'm about ready to scream! Does that mean she likes to quilt more than me? Nope! I can just get more done than she does!
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