How long to make a quilt?
#72
Finished a Storm at Sea quilt top in January. I started it 2-1/2 years ago. It took me another month to cut the backing that's laying on my dryer. I need to wash it and iron -- since each piece is almost 10 feet long I'm not looking forward to ironing -- so look at the pile and say -- "Okay, is this the day to wash and iron a section?".
I have problems with my fingers with arthritis in both joints in several of my fingers. It's hard to pick things up and do some things; but, I still try hand work from time to time. The quilt from above is all machine done; but, I like to try all kinds of things.
Just enjoy doing what do you. Don't worry about the time.
Linda
I have problems with my fingers with arthritis in both joints in several of my fingers. It's hard to pick things up and do some things; but, I still try hand work from time to time. The quilt from above is all machine done; but, I like to try all kinds of things.
Just enjoy doing what do you. Don't worry about the time.
Linda
#73
Originally Posted by gmak1953
I have issues with a stroke and possible MS. I have been quilting for 10 years but when I read how people have a quilt to make in 3 months, I feel so inadequate! It seems to take me forever!! So how long does it take you to make quilts?
#74
Originally Posted by gmak1953
I have issues with a stroke and possible MS. I have been quilting for 10 years but when I read how people have a quilt to make in 3 months, I feel so inadequate! It seems to take me forever!! So how long does it take you to make quilts?
secret---"There are no quilting police".
#75
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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After many years of knitting, too many of them spent racing to meet a "deadlne", I no longer knit for any special occasion which means a deadline. (Some extremely rare exceptions, knit lace Christening layette to a deadline)
I carried this philosophy over when I began quilt making. I make quilts because I LIKE to make quilts. Do I give some away? You bet but it's bolt-from-the-blue gift for the recipient. Making anything to get done by a date certain takes all the joy out of the process for me--it becomes WORK of which I've had enough. IMHO
I carried this philosophy over when I began quilt making. I make quilts because I LIKE to make quilts. Do I give some away? You bet but it's bolt-from-the-blue gift for the recipient. Making anything to get done by a date certain takes all the joy out of the process for me--it becomes WORK of which I've had enough. IMHO
#76
I am usually working on MY project quilt. Then, take a class on a new technique and spend time away from MY project. I get back to My project for a while, then someone needs me to help sew something. Later, another new class needs my time and I haven't finished the first class project or MY project yet.
And, another somebody, another new technique, a new incredible pattern idea I want to try out, etc. . .
I get something done, when I discover I have finished it. Usually, two or three things within a day or two of each other :-D
You know, life would be more organized if the classes were scheduled around MY finishing of the last class's project!
I tend to stop taking classes when I get two or three projects behind.
Quilting, ain't it grand?
And, another somebody, another new technique, a new incredible pattern idea I want to try out, etc. . .
I get something done, when I discover I have finished it. Usually, two or three things within a day or two of each other :-D
You know, life would be more organized if the classes were scheduled around MY finishing of the last class's project!
I tend to stop taking classes when I get two or three projects behind.
Quilting, ain't it grand?
#77
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: North Olmsted, Ohio
Posts: 128
Well, it takes me about 3 yrs to completely finish a quilt - these are queen size and hand quilted. this one I am working on now took me almost a year just to plan it - I make up the pattern and this one is a batik with cats machine embroidered in the center of the blocks. Hope it turns out ok. No health problems - thank the Lord - just a busy bee with other sewiing projects for birthday gifts ect. Time is of no essecense to make a masterpiece. Just lots of love. Good luck with yoru quilt - it will be beautiful!
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