Do you Quilt as much in the Summer?

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06-06-2011, 07:00 PM

#31

OneMoreQuilt

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I too quilt all year round but have more time during the summer while I'm on break. I teach second grade! (and yes, I quilt with my students every year)

06-06-2011, 07:03 PM

#32

sgardner

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Originally Posted by SharBear

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Originally Posted by sgardner

Quilting is easier for me in the summer- I live in a hot environment and the basement (my sewing den) stays cooler than the rest of the house. In winter, it's brutal though.

I agree. The only difference is my girl cave has heat so when I go down there I bump it up and then I leave something big on the stairs that reminds me to turn it back down!

I have a portable heater, and it works if people leave the door to my cave so that it blocks the air coming across from the other bedrooms down there, but people keep visiting me and letting cold air in! But summer it keeps an even cool temp that is perfect for working in.

06-06-2011, 07:22 PM

#33

Jim

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I quilt year round

06-06-2011, 07:22 PM

#34

Jim

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I quilt year round

06-06-2011, 07:34 PM

#35

PiecesinMn

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I definetly quilt more in the winter. If its too hot, it's too hot to sew comfortably (we get alot of humidity) and if it's nice, I go outside and enjoy the weather. Our winters are long/cold/dark really early. I get alot more reading down in the summer because I love to read on my yard swing when it's nice. Glad for the change in seasons.

06-07-2011, 02:54 AM

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east side quilter

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06-07-2011, 02:58 AM

#37

Moonglow

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I quilt all year round but as our summers are very humid I am more productive in the cooler months.

06-07-2011, 03:28 AM

#38

hikingquilter

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I spend as much time outside as possible in good weather. But if it is too hot or raining, I'll stay in and work on something. I'll do mostly piecework and save the actual quilting for cooler weather when I appreciate the warmth on my lap.

06-07-2011, 03:31 AM

#39

didi

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Not as much and work on just tops...although we are in the middle of a drought, so I don't get out as much in the yard..been hitting 100-101. Put the quilting frame up in the winter.

06-07-2011, 03:58 AM

#40

talkn58

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Hey-- me too. I am a Speech Path who has not touched her sewing machine in nearly TWO-yes TWO months. :shock:
You know the saying 'If momma ain't happy....'

I will be done with school in about 5 hours then SUMMER!!
I'll be sewing like a maniac.
I do no like yardwork, gardening etc.
GIMME AC, my Viking and my stash...ahhhhh I cannot wait!!

WOOT WOOT! :lol: