ghostrider

Without hesitation, an artist. I've never used patterns, often don't even use blocks, sometimes create my own fabrics, mostly design 'with a message' (though sometimes it's a surprise to me until I see it finished), and always aim for excellence (not the unattainable 'perfection') in the execution of my work. If I were the only person on earth, none of that would change and I would still be creating quilts. It feeds my soul.

tessagin

Guess I'm just imperfect. Don't consider myself an artist but I like to create on my own time at my own pace. I use patterns and don't use patterns. I just try to make coverings for those I love to keep them comfy. My reward is the appreciation and smile I see on their faces. I've been told I'm quite the craftsman and quite the artist only because they haven't tried it.

willferg

I wouldn't call myself a craftsman because while I do my best I don't aim for perfection. I don't take pride in perfect points and matching seams, although I like them, of course.

When I think of quilting artists, I think of people who work completely outside of the box, making art quilts with new techniques creating one of a kind pieces. That's not me, I don't have the courage to even attempt that sort of thing.

For me, the most creative and enjoyable part of quilting is the challenge. I like solving problems and determining the best use of fabric and pattern and purpose. That figuring out of things is what is fun for me.

Snooze2978

I feel I'm a artist quilter as I put a lot of thought into every quilt I make from the fabrics and pattern I choose all the way up to the quilting layout which is usually custom. A lot of time is put into every one of my quilts. They're not perfect by any means but a lot of myself is there just the same. It may be a very simple quilt but once its been quilted, its anything but simple. Lots of folks don't realize just how much time, effort and money goes into our........should I call it hobby as it is for me. I hate to even put a price on it as my quilts are all gifts to someone made with their preference in mind.

sewbizgirl

Quilters are artists who work in the fabric medium. Just as there is a vast spectrum of paint artistry, anywhere from Grandma Moses to Rembrandt and everything in between, so is there a vast spectrum of quilting artistry: From the basic utility quilting to quilts that look like paintings to hang on the wall. It's all good... we do what we love. I don't worry myself with the labels.

crafty pat

I guess I am an artist as I was painting and doing other art related hobby's before I started quilting. I look on quilting as an extension of my love of art and plan each quilt as I would a painting, flower arrangement or designing a room. There is so much fun in having a idea and designing it out and watching it come to life from start to finish.

quilterpurpledog

What a wonderful group of thoughtful replies to the question. I am a quilter-there is no doubt about that because I have lots of quilts to attest to that-many have been given away. I definitely am a technical craftsman-I can follow directions. I am a bit of an engineer because I can alter sizes of blocks and rearrange them. I choose colors by formulations from people who devised the color wheel. But, I am not an artist-I am a spectator of the art of other people. I wish I could draw and create but I can't so I just do what I can do best-be an imitator or art and be content to be able to craft the artistic concepts of others.

sewingsuz

I sew to please myself. I like colors and I am glad I was (am) s seamstress before a quilter. Now I really like both. I don't make suites or dresses anymore but like to make Hats, purses, aprons, placemats, table toppers and all that I can tie into quilting.

Future Quilter

If you ask my wife, I am a artist. She doesn't quilt and loves all mine.
If you ask me, I'd say craftsman.
If you compare me to most on this board, I'm a craftsman's apprentice. LOL

citygirlsews

I feel the same as Sandygirl on this one! I fit into a category that is all my own!