Originally Posted by geckogirl
Hello all!
I just wanted to throw out a topic and see what type of responses I might get :-)
What do you do with all your quilts? Do you make them for family? Is it theraputic? Do you donate them? Do you keep them yourselves? Do you show them? Do you raffle them?
I know there is an organization called Project Linus who provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers” and I was wondering if anyone participated with this?
Thanks for taking the time to answer!! I look forward to the responses!!
Yes, I make my quilts for family 2 children and is married and 7 grandchildren between them. As soon as one is finished, one of them gets it and I'm on to the next one. My husband got upset because I'm not keeping enough of them so I am not trying to keep a quilt here and there. I have the last twin quilt to finish for my youngest granddaughter and then I can just have fun for awhile. This winter I did take time out and my hubby a nice comfy new throw and it's all machine quilted and he loves it.
Yes, for me it's very theraputic. I machine piece and hand quilt so it does take time and I'm not as prolific as the machine quilters but my budget wouldn't allow for me to be anyway so out of quilt I do, I really do get my money's worth. It's pure joy to see the face lights up when someone gets one of my quilts. It totally melts the heart when they tell me they have to have one of my quilts to snuggle up with when they are tired or don't feel well. I love it.
My quilt guild and chapter requires us to make charity quilts and I had a huge problem with having to take time out to do that but if I want to belong, I have no choice but I do the minimum. Charity comes from the heart but my quilts belong to those I love and I feel very strongly about that. We do many other things for charity.
Most of the ladies in my quilt chapter say they have no one to quilt for so they do a ton of charity quilting and they love doing it and it truly fills their hearts with love knowing that someone somewhere is snuggling up in one of their precious quilts.
Do whatever you wish with your quilts. If you don't have family to give them to or who don't want anymore quilts because they can only store so many (happened to a few friends of mine) then donating to a charity of your choice is a wonderful way to go while still let you enjoy and love quilting. Quilting is from the heart and if it isn't, if it's stressful, you shouldn't be doing it - just my opinion. Granted we all spit and sputter from time to time (and cry when I prick my finger too hard) but that's part of it.
Hugs
Patty