My brother in law recently told me he didn't think it was a quilt unless it was "hand quilted" - I told him I hated to inform him but he was no longer on my list of folks to receive a quilt from me!!

Some folks just get set in their ways and refuse to change or try something new.[/quote]

CJ,

I think those folks grow older faster than those of us who embrace change/new things. We force ourselves to expand and keep our brains active, which is a very thing.

I took a couple of classes from a wonderful local teacher who told me that,
"it's your quilt you can't make a mistake.". So, just do what YOU want to do...you are in charge!

I totally agree. Do what you enjoy!

I love new things and techniques that is why I take classes and have umpteen UFO's another class coming up Aug 6th

FMQ is an art I personally have alot of trouble trying hopefully I will get better I think it is a real talent to do

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Goodness janRN - DON'T feel "blue" about where/what kinds of supplies you buy - perhaps some are forgetting where quilting began - USING SCRAPS FROM OLD CLOTHES!!!

And the title of this is RIGHT ON - TO EACH HIS/HER OWN!! Personally I machine piece & still try to hand quilt as my ole hands allow, buy bargain materials (on a fixed SM budget) --- BUT ANY quilt is a treasure - someone put their heart into it, sometimes for someone special.

IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY - don't worry about what others think!!!

HAPPY QUILTING & may all your quilts be filled w/LOVE!!!! :lol:

I never say never. My tastes change all the time and I always love to try something new.

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I agree If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.Ill try anything different if it works.

I agree if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.Ill try anything if it works

Well, some people would have refused to get off their horse and ride in an automobile. I say, the more things change...the more they stay the same...for them. Its just the way they are. Fortunatly there are many more that like to try new things and those are the ones that propel us forward.
So here, here to all the innovative quilters that have given us so many, new and marvelous ways to make quilts! And they are as solid, and love filled as any of the hand made ones of the past! (stepping of my box now)

I have hand tied quilts for both personal and church quilts for 30 years. It is only recently that I took the time to learn to machine quilt. I hand quilted a quilt that took me 7 years to finish. Never again I like raw edged applique. I know that I am going to get some comments from the quilting police that don't like raw edge but so what!!! Deal with it!!!!! LOL

AMAN I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU.

Quilting is such a beautiful and creative outlet for so many. It’s a way for quilters to give and express their love to their family friends and their community. There was a time women had to make quilts for their families to stay warm. I'm sure they would have loved today's advances in quiltmaking if they had a choice. To each their own I guess but a rose is a rose by any other name. :-D

Oh I agree whole heartedly !!! One is never too old to learn and once you stop learning you either become stale (bitter as my daughter calls it) or the alternative !LOL

I agree totally!!! I can't stand someone who criticizes the work and love someone puts into a quilt. Who cares if it is machine quilted, tied, or put together with glue for that matter, it is their project. It makes my blood boil to be so narrow minded.

if I didn't machine piece, the thing wouldn't stay together -- I hand quilt bigger things because I can't machine quilt well or easily -- machine quilting is hard and takes practice, patience, talent -- to each her/his own, according to her/his abilties -but us old dogs can learn new tricks -- lol

If they had sewing machines in the old days would they have kept on hand sewing?
Not a chance.

I'm with you. I like trying new things. I hope I live long enough to try every quilt pattern that I am interested in. I know it is not possible but I keep working through @ least 3-4 new techniques a year. Want to try fabric painting this year!!! :lol:

who care 100 yrs from now -

My grandmother's beautiful quilts are made from my grandfather's cut up shirts and nightshirts, and from hers and my mother's cut up dresses and nightgowns. She would have been appalled at the cost of thread and fabric nowadays.

Further, time marches on. Attitudes that cling to old and time-consuming methods at the expense of modern ones aren't realistic. We don't weave our own cloth any more, nor do we spin our own thread!

I am with you, try it you might like it! That is what my mom used to say and it is still so true. Gemladi

What's your next swap, and when does it begin?

If we didn't try new things we would still be in high button shoes! We have alot of new horizons to explore.

I went to a Ricky Tims lecture and he is from small town America and he supports his local quilt shops and suggested we all do the same. He also understands that some people can only purchase fabric from discount stores and he said the important thing is to do what you love "QUILT".

I for one have seen so many beautiful old quilts that were made from every frabric available. I was fortunate enough to help put blocks together into a pattern for 5 queen size quilts from old donated fabrics from clothes. I will post some of the photos. I love quilting and will use what is needed to keep on quilting and suggest everyone do the same.

Love experiencing the learning of new things. Cannot be closed minded these days and you will lose out quickly. Variety is the spice of life..........it's what keeps things going and makes life interesting!

I think even "way back when" - whenever that was -

there were the "fancy" quilts that used "good, new" fabric - the wedding quilt, for example - made with great care

the family "everyday" ones - less expensive fabric, the odds and ends left over from making clothing - well made, but not overly labored over

"the hired man's quilts" - tended to be skimpy, made of "whatever" - probably made to hold together, but not much "extra" went into them

I think many of the women who had no such option would love having a sewing machine.

Back in the "Good Old Days" in the latter part of the 1800's a status symbol was a sewing machine. They weren't just used for decoration. They sewed clothing, and "gasp" QUILTS on those things. It was the most marvelous invention for women ever. If you go to quilt museums you will find a lot of quilts made in the 1870's on up that were pieced AND quilted on the sewing machine. Don't ever let somebody tell you that "real" quilters only do things by hand. That's an elitist attitude and comes from the fact that well-to-do women (without a job and with household help) had/have time to sit and handpiece everything.

AMEN with your philosophy!

I'm with you. I can no longer hold a needle because of RA. I'd done counted cross stitch & needlepoint for years & really missed having a creative outlet. My daughter suggested quilting by machine. I am totally addicted to it now :lol: :lol:

It seems as soon as I say, "I can't imagine myself......., my subconscience kicks in and I find myself plotting to do just that.

It depends on your creativity streak. Those more gifted turn out one of a kind quilts - those less so don't push boundaries. The joy and fun of quilting is to express yourself at your level. Sometimes you just have to feel sorry for the critics, but the world is way wider than what they think.

i always thought a guilt had to be done by hand . I did my first two completely by hand, thanI saw Alex Anderson on simply quilts . changed everything. I still did hand quilting. as i like the looks of it l all my children have quilts I have HAnd quilted. took forever. I have Parkinsons so now I quilt them on machine. still learning to do that.

You know what is most important for me is the fun and creativity I get when I quilt. While it is nice to have others think what I do is good for my ego, the quilts I give to friends and relatives that use the snot out of them are my best compliments. I am not a heirloom seamstress or quilter. I like that the quilt gets used. My dGm made lots of quilts on her treadle machine. she pieced and quilted on her treadle machine back in the 30's. They are my prized possessions.
The person who has to catergorize the quilter as in a lesser group than those who do "such and such" are the persons to be pittied. Their lives must not be full to any extent, and are likely not very happy. Sorry for them.

I would make sure every pie I made when he was here to eat it would be made from frozen pie crusts and just smile. 8-) 8-) 8-)

Do what you like how you like and you will be happy with it. Why worry about what others think? Some try to convince you that things and words should be copied from them. Sad people.

Your title says it best. There are too many rules in the rest of our lives to worry about quilting rules!!!!! So what if all of my points don't meet perfectly? If it drives me crazy, I'll fix it. Otherwise I'll do something differently next time.... vive' la difference!

Really? How many has he hand quilted?