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Old 03-18-2011, 11:59 PM
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I started quilting as a hobby....I finish one and can't wait to go onto the next project....it is addicting to me....I love to see the finished item!!
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Old 03-19-2011, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
I don't need a reason to make one. I do some just because I want to. If you want to quilt, but need a reason, consider making charity quilts.
I agree with this....I get so excited about particular fabrics that that just call to me to make a quilt. Unless it is a requested quilt or ones for my family....I never have a problem just making them for the love/joy of making them. :-D
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Old 03-19-2011, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thequilterslink
I love to make quilts, some purpose for it always comes up. If i find a technique or pattern i want to try, i can always make a small quilt and donate to Linus or someplace. Our guild makes quilts and gives to persons in our area that have house fires,plus i have a big family... someone always says ... OH i love that.
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:55 AM
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My mind sends me quilt patterns in my sleep. I quilt for cancer patients, Charities, a person who may just need to know someone loves you. My family and nieces and nephews, and my 4 grandchildren comes first. We make quilts for nursing homes, Dialysis centers,Head start children. It will also be a wonderful gift from our country to you, ie; foreign ex. students. There are many reasons to make a quilt. Oh yes they make wonderful baby shower gifts, and wedding gifts. I usually have a persone I am makeing the quilt for in mind.
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:11 AM
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Most of the quilts I make are for charity. But the I'm the one who receives the most because I get to spend time with good friends and I get to try out new colors or methods, and perfect some old ones! Win-win!
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:31 PM
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Right now I have a list a mile long, but each for a specific purpose. Not sure I could enjoy it as much either without an end purpose....but then again I'm pretty good at coming up with excuses ... um purposes...for the project I want to try next. I know lots and lots of people who don't quilt or sew, and they all have birthdays, Christmas, Easter......etc.
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:46 PM
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I think there are process people and project people. i am a process person and the process means a lot to me although I do like the finished project. On the other hand, my friend likes to end up with the project and that is the entire motivation to start. she like to sew, but the end is always in sight.
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i used to be that way because i had so many quilts lined up to make , and they all had a pupose , or a person they were for but i justed finished one that i made and it was just one that i felt like making to try out differant techniques and this quilt will be mine!!!!
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Old 03-20-2011, 03:46 PM
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I'm sure you're not the only one who needs a specific purpose but for me, just because I love the fabric, or want to try a new technique, or am intrigued by a pattern is enough "purpose".
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Old 03-20-2011, 07:21 PM
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I do some with a purpose in mind and some I do because I love to quilt and some I do just in case I need one for someone.
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