Originally Posted by Billi (Post 7333783)

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.

Originally Posted by Sewnoma (Post 7333814)

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.

Originally Posted by Sewnoma (Post 7333814)

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.l

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.

Originally Posted by quiltingcandy (Post 7333435)

I am one of those people that have extra electricity in my body - I know it sounds crazy, but it is true. And If I am upset my body has a tendency to cause other items that draw electricity to short circuit, I can't even use a phone. So I would be afraid to use my machines, even if I was trying to calm myself. I don't think fabric will hold on to the negative, but when I make my quilts I do it to feel good. Sometimes they don't come out the way I hope but my intentions are there.