Do all quilters consider machine embroidery to be quilting?
#111
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It is just personal preference. I don't appreciate machine embroidery or computerized long arm quilting the way some do. I also do not like a densely quilted quilt. I can appreciate the skill and talent it takes if the quilter goes freehand, but I still don't like it. I'm sticking with what I like. I have never entered a swap.
#113
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"All" should be "some". Nothing is "all" just like there is no such thing as "best" when comparing macines, for example. The definition of Quilting is sewing together 3 layers. I found the title misleading. I interpreted it as asking if one used an embroidery machine for actually sewing the 3 layers together vs. block embellishment . Been a likely discussion since!
sandy
#114
"All" should be "some". Nothing is "all" just like there is no such thing as "best" when comparing macines, for example. The definition of Quilting is sewing together 3 layers. I found the title misleading. I interpreted it as asking if one used an embroidery machine for actually sewing the 3 layers together vs. block embellishment . Been a likely discussion since!
sandy
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#115
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I knew what you meant, and I too learned a few things from the discussion.
I think you've got your answer. You're definitely not alone in thinking that machine embroidery, although popular, is not embraced by everyone. I hasten to add I've seen it used with restraint and it can look really nice, but usually says "I spent six thousand dollars for this machine, so I'm going to use it" - often with "cute" or "adorable" results. I happen to dislike anything cute/adorable (even for babies), words on quilts (except for a discreet date and signature for posterity), buildings, tea/flower pots, animals, etc. but don't begrudge others who do their enjoyment of this stuff. BUT, if you ask me I'm not going to lie.
I think you've got your answer. You're definitely not alone in thinking that machine embroidery, although popular, is not embraced by everyone. I hasten to add I've seen it used with restraint and it can look really nice, but usually says "I spent six thousand dollars for this machine, so I'm going to use it" - often with "cute" or "adorable" results. I happen to dislike anything cute/adorable (even for babies), words on quilts (except for a discreet date and signature for posterity), buildings, tea/flower pots, animals, etc. but don't begrudge others who do their enjoyment of this stuff. BUT, if you ask me I'm not going to lie.
#116
I think maybe to 'keep up with the times', swap hostesses should specify in the 'rules' whether or not embroidered items (blocks, mug rugs, doll quilts, etc) will be acceptable as part of the swap. That way, everyone who signs up would be on the same page.
It'd be no different than saying beforehand whether or not tying was acceptable in a swap of 'quilted' items. In reality, a person's like/dislike of embroidery on quilts only has a direct effect on them if they join a swap.
It'd be no different than saying beforehand whether or not tying was acceptable in a swap of 'quilted' items. In reality, a person's like/dislike of embroidery on quilts only has a direct effect on them if they join a swap.
#117
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Here is an embroidered quilt. It is not the best picture of the quilt and it has not yet been blocked, but nor does it fall into the other categories that you don't like. Now just hope I can post the picture.
#118
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Well, it posted upside down, I don't know why and can't seem to change it. None of these blocks would be acceptable for an exchange block, I agree.
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#119
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Speaking for myself only - I think that people who like machine embroidery or using an embroidery machine to quilt should do it and enjoy it. People who like appliqué should do it and enjoy it. And paper piecing and die cutters. You get the idea. It looks like some of the comments are trying to convince others to like what they like. We don't have to. You have to. Something for everyone and just check the swap requirements.
#120
I knew what you meant, and I too learned a few things from the discussion.
I think you've got your answer. You're definitely not alone in thinking that machine embroidery, although popular, is not embraced by everyone. I hasten to add I've seen it used with restraint and it can look really nice, but usually says "I spent six thousand dollars for this machine, so I'm going to use it" - often with "cute" or "adorable" results. I happen to dislike anything cute/adorable (even for babies), words on quilts (except for a discreet date and signature for posterity), buildings, tea/flower pots, animals, etc. but don't begrudge others who do their enjoyment of this stuff. BUT, if you ask me I'm not going to lie.
I think you've got your answer. You're definitely not alone in thinking that machine embroidery, although popular, is not embraced by everyone. I hasten to add I've seen it used with restraint and it can look really nice, but usually says "I spent six thousand dollars for this machine, so I'm going to use it" - often with "cute" or "adorable" results. I happen to dislike anything cute/adorable (even for babies), words on quilts (except for a discreet date and signature for posterity), buildings, tea/flower pots, animals, etc. but don't begrudge others who do their enjoyment of this stuff. BUT, if you ask me I'm not going to lie.
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