Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Quilts >

Quilts

Quilts

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-30-2010, 01:54 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
PegD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 1,056
Default

When most of you make quilts, do you make them specifically for someone, or just because you like them? And then what do you do with them? I have so many I want to make, but no one in mind to make them for.
PegD is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 01:56 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
Default

I rarely have anyone specific in mind when I start a quilt, but by the time I am done with it , I usually know exactly who is the intented recpient.
Lori S is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 01:56 PM
  #3  
Power Poster
 
amma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
Posts: 58,856
Default

I have made patterns that I thought would be fun, and given them as charity quilts. Others are made with a specific recipient in mind. :D:D:D
amma is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:00 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
deema's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,304
Default

Well, I've only just started quilting, and so far, each one has had a recipient in mind before starting. I have plans for several more, all with a recipient in mind. After all those are done and all parents/siblings/grand parents/closest friends get theirs...then I'll start making them for the sake of making them. LOL
deema is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:02 PM
  #5  
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,047
Default

I have made a few specifically for my GD's and one for my FIL....
Mostly I just enjoy sewing....needless to say I have many quilts for sale.
Lady-T is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:03 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
dgsmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SHAMROCK, OK
Posts: 355
Default

i normally make them with someone in mind of getting them.
i have one that i have made with no one in mind.
dgsmom is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:05 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Roswell, NM
Posts: 1,727
Default

I make the ones I like and eventually someone will ask for them. Am always making new ones for grands as they grow older.
greensleeves is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:07 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
QuiltnCowgirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Calif (San Joaquin Valley)
Posts: 3,482
Default

Originally Posted by deema
Well, I've only just started quilting, and so far, each one has had a recipient in mind before starting. I have plans for several more, all with a recipient in mind. After all those are done and all parents/siblings/grand parents/closest friends get theirs...then I'll start making them for the sake of making them. LOL
DITTO!!
QuiltnCowgirl is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:14 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
LastGrandma's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Vancouver WA
Posts: 556
Default

If you make it, a need will arise. I make most quilts because I want to and some for special people. But I have found that there is always someone who could use a quilt (newly wed for the 2nd time, birthday, new Great Grandson, etc.) so it is always nice to have some on hand. Also, I give items to schools and fundraisers. Our neighborhood has a garage sale once a year, and I always manage to sell a half dozen or so. So don't worry about having extra quilts hanging around. They surely won't be there for long!
LastGrandma is offline  
Old 11-30-2010, 02:26 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
donnajean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Holland, PA
Posts: 4,157
Default

I have quilts scattered throughout my house & a closet full. I even forget some that are put away if I don't go through them occassionally.
donnajean is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
juliasb
Main
15
09-04-2019 04:50 AM
Mom3
Links and Resources
22
10-27-2012 01:44 PM
charismah
Pictures
92
12-23-2011 04:22 PM
Shari1967
Main
11
11-20-2009 08:59 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter