Well, there have been times, that if fabric "picked up emotions", and changed colors due to my (shall we say colorful language when I'm in the middle of a screw-up) I'd have some weird looking quilts:)

No I don't think so,

I sometimes choose fabrics or patterns based on my mood or current circumstances and the overall composition of my project reflects that much like a canvas painting reflects a mood or feeling of the artist.

To me the words "made with love or lovingly made" when we see a quilt that we do not know the history of reflects the craftsmanship of straight seams and perfect points, maybe a creative quilting motif. When its used because I made it for a friend or family member they know I love them and it's about that I took the time to make something for them. The love and caring and someone feels when wrapping themselves in that home made quilt is more about the known feeling for the giver not the fabric passing it along.

I agree totally. It's happened to me.

LOL!!!! Same here! Whew!!

I don't think inanimate objects pick up feelings, one way or another. If I had to look at a project that I made while I was having bad feelings, sad feelings, etc. it would remind me of those feelings, but, once it left my house, it would be with the intended recipient in mind and I would hope it would please them.

No, I don't think so - I think it's a superstition, but a harmless one and a sort of fun one. I like to say that "my quilts are hugs trapped in fabric" but that's just an expression.

But, even though I'm certain it makes no difference whatsoever, I still talk to inanimate objects and try to pour good feelings into anything I'm making (food, quilts, art...). It makes ME feel happy and lighthearted to do these silly things, so I don't really care if it's all in my imagination. I pat my machines on the "head" and tell them they're good and beautiful all the time...it doesn't bother them any either way so I figure no harm, no foul. :)

My father once told me I don't have a choice about growing old but I DO have a choice about growing UP. I think there is real value in retaining some types of childishness, and this is one of the "childish" things I've held onto. I hum along with the vacuum cleaner because it works better when it feels like it's part of a team, I tell the timer "I'M COMING!!!" when it goes off so it won't get impatient, and when my car is acting up I pat her on the dashboard and reassure her that she's a good car and we'll get through this together.

Inanimate objects don't have feelings, however, how we feel when we are working on a project can determine the way we like or dislike the outcome. As my granddaughter always says, it messes up her Feng Shui.

WHAT??????? You're kidding, right?

I agree too.

I feel that a person getting a gift they know someone put a lot of love and hard work making it feels the love they know the person making it felt while making it. And know how much that person loved them to make it for them.