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So many have expressed my views...use them! Use all the things that are tucked away because they are "too good to use". My MIL never seemed to "have much"...knew her for over 40 years...sadly when she passed, and we had the task of going through everything...she had so many beautiful things tucked away...china, crystal, embroidered pillowcases, crocheted tablecloths, silverware, vases, pottery, silk scarves, and so much more. My DH had never seen most of it. We all shared her beautiful things, and now use them regularly!
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Originally Posted by nanac
(Post 6077498)
What!?! Not lay on the quilts, because the seams could split? Some of my happiest memories was when I would go to visit my Grandma, we would pull out all the quilts, and make a "pallet" on the floor to sleep on. My kids used to use my quilts to sleep on out in the yard every summer, or make play "forts" or tents. IMHO, if you take the tie to make them, you should take the time to use them.
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I finally made myself a quilt with all of the yellow and blue fabrics I've collected the past couple of years. and it is on my bed. every time I walk into my bedroom and see my quilt, I smile. Best feeling in the world! so yeah!! enjoy your quilts!
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I. Guess my question to you is " Why, originally, did you quilt/make them? With that answer, you can decide. Your own answer. This one is your choice only.
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The only quilt in my house that doesn't get used on a daily basis is the one my Mom pieced and my Aunt quilted (and won a ribbon for at the county fair). It's on the quilt rack in our bedroom. All the other quilts, throw, etc that I've made are used and in some cases abused by the cats. As someone else posted, long as the washer and dryer work, it's all good:)
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Why should something that I make last longer than me? Cause who is going to remember 50 years from now? I usually make something because I am attracted to it - so why don't I allow myself to enjoy it? Those are my thoughts. When I came to that conclusion that's when I opened the china cabinet and used my crystal for "jello on a cloud" for the grandkids to enjoy :thumbup:
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Everything I have made has been given to my family, I have kept the quilts made by my mother and grandmother and they are on the beds in my home. Just being able to see them and use them brings back some very happy memories and I feel closer to them just having something they made where I can see them..You can't take it with you, and I have taught my daughter to enjoy these things as well as how to care for them..What good are they if they are put away for no one to see and enjoy. Life is too short, live each day as if it is your last. No one knows what tomorrow brings. It is the simple things that brings happiness into your life.
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Originally Posted by laurlync
(Post 6076966)
When I was younger and received something "special" such as expensive perfume, etc., I would put it away and not use it because if I used it up, it would be gone and I wouldn't have it any longer. One day as I was dusting all these "special, unused items," I had an epiphany. By saving them and not using them, it was like I didn't have them at all. I decided that very day that when I received something special, I would use it and enjoy it.
Quilts are special items to be used and enjoyed. If you have them tucked away in your linen closet, do you only enjoy them when you clean that closet? Wouldn't it be more rewarding to have them out where you and your loved ones could enjoy them everyday of your lives? The only quilt in my house that doesn't get used (yet) is the show quilt I made earlier this year because I intend to enter it into a few other shows. After that, you better believe it will be put on a bed to be seen and enjoyed. |
Yes, yes, yes, use them! Enjoy them, feel good under them, lie on them, let the kitty cats snooze on them, wash them when they need it, dry them in the positive energies of the sun, be proud that you made them and that good things are happening thanks to them...
I used to be afraid to use the nice things people gave me as presents, or that I bought, until I discovered that nice perfume goes off if you don't use it, the elastic on pretty underthings dies and so the pretty, silky things are unusable... Such a waste of lovely things. Use them, enjoy them, appreciate them! |
I have worn several of my quilts to tatters. I love it when I see family members wrapped up in quilts I made for them-I will make them more as they grow up or they get worn out. I just don't want them to be used to wrap furniture in on moving day! I also use my china every day and I use sterling silverware every day because it is more special to me than it will ever be to anyone else. I already know that things that are special to me aren't so special to others. I hope they will treasure some things like quilts but I know the rest will not be 'saved'. So, use them, enjoy them every day and when they are taters make some new ones.
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To my way of thinking - why make them to hide in a closet? Seems like an awful pity and waste of time and money if no one gets to see them or use them. Quite a few years ago I made a quilt for my mother after my father passed away. Much to my dismay, I found it on the top shelf of her closet, still in the box, wrapped in tissue, after her passing. She never used it - she apparently was "saving it for special". I was so sad. I really wanted her to use it and enjoy it. Use your quilts!!!!! Make more if they wear out.
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I use my quilts. I have a couple of special quilts that I use on beds. My hand quilted quilts are used also. Why hide them in a closet? I want my quilts to be used & hope my kids don't give them to Goodwill or landfill.
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I LOVE going to sleep under a quilt I have made. Not using a quilt is kind of like making a beautiful cake or pie and not eating it.
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Originally Posted by paoberle
(Post 6078603)
I LOVE going to sleep under a quilt I have made. Not using a quilt is kind of like making a beautiful cake or pie and not eating it.
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I love to walk into a room and see my quilts on a bed, gives me a real good feeling. One of the last quilts that I made for my niece's baby, I used double batting to make it softer for her, she crawls over it on the floor. The only time I got upset was when my sister slept over and slept on top of the quilt, she said she was to warm to put a cover on.
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I use them!! They get better and my live for them with daily viewing :). It also gives me an excuse to make another if it wears out- which I'm still waiting lol!
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I use all my quilts and wash them regularly. I have worn one out, but that just shows how much it was loved, in my opinion. I wash any quilt before I give it so that the new owner knows that you don't have to treat them with kid gloves. I feel a well snuggled quilt is a happy quilt!
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When I give a quilt, I tell the person getting it that if I happen to drop by and it's not been used, I'm taking it back! I also tell them if they can find any/all the errors made in the quilt they can pay me $20 per error. So far, no one has paid me any 'finders fee' or returned any to me.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 6077364)
Exactly. If it's just going to sit in a closet and collect dust why not just stick the fabric in there and call it good?
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Originally Posted by laurlync
(Post 6076966)
When I was younger and received something "special" such as expensive perfume, etc., I would put it away and not use it because if I used it up, it would be gone and I wouldn't have it any longer. One day as I was dusting all these "special, unused items," I had an epiphany. By saving them and not using them, it was like I didn't have them at all. I decided that very day that when I received something special, I would use it and enjoy it.
Quilts are special items to be used and enjoyed. If you have them tucked away in your linen closet, do you only enjoy them when you clean that closet? Wouldn't it be more rewarding to have them out where you and your loved ones could enjoy them everyday of your lives? The only quilt in my house that doesn't get used (yet) is the show quilt I made earlier this year because I intend to enter it into a few other shows. After that, you better believe it will be put on a bed to be seen and enjoyed. |
I want my quilts used! At one time I was upset that my daughter wasn't using the quilts I gave her the way I felt they should be used. One I made as a wall hanging, with a special place in mind for her to hang it. It was hand appliqued with some organza and very pretty. She ended up using it as a "blanket" on the floor for her kids to sit on while they ate snacks and watched tv. She washed it several times, and it stood up to all of that! I told her that I was afraid that it might come apart with all that washing, and it never has! I've given them several quilts, and even the boys have requested special quilts made for them. What do I care that they get used, ate on, laid on, etc? They're loved, and I'M loved, because they were MADE with love.
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Originally Posted by MartiMorga
(Post 6077058)
This is a hard topic. I suppose for those ladies that can finish one up a month, 12 a year, sure use them up. But for me, I have only finished one, so at this time it is spread out like a piece of art. I suppose when I become more proficient, I too will want to use them up so I can make more.
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But the fabric. Make the quilts. Use the quilts. Wash the quilts. Dry the quilts. Repeat. Sit on the quilt? Yep!
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Originally Posted by JudyTheSewer
(Post 6077484)
Yep, just like my china, crystal, living room furniture, etc.. If I can't use it and enjoy it with family and friends then I don't want it. The "stuff" doesn't matter - the fun times and memories do. I also collect sewing machines with the intent to use them rather than just display them. I won't stress if a quilt gets a stain or it rips or fades out - it all will add to its history and charm! But, I don't want my items dis-respected or abused.
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Sure! Use them. You made those, you can make more. I let the grandkids sleep under them, throw them over dining room chairs for tents, etc. They are for making wonderful memories. I even have a couple they can take out in the yard for "picnics". Who will enjoy them if not the ones you love?? I remember using an old quilt for a "tent" over the clothesline when I was a kid, one of my favorite memories.
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I put out on quilt racks and the bed. The only thing to watch is that the hot Florida sun will fade them quickly. I try not to put the best ones in the room with large windows and keep the blinds closed when the room is not in use.
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I put out on quilt racks and the bed. The only thing to watch is that the hot Florida sun will fade them quickly. I try not to put the best ones in the room with large windows and keep the blinds closed when the room is not in use.
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By all means, use them!!!! I am proud of my quilts and other sewed items and can't wait to use them.
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Use them, what good are they hiding in the closet, I have quilts on all of my beds. love walking in or by seeing them.
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If you use a nice small stitch when piecing, there should be no reason for a seam to split when lying on it!!!
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Use them, that is what they are for. Make more later.
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I would use them. I use mine and launder carefully.
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Oh yes I use them! I saw my mother put special things in a cupboard and never use them, like her Russian tea set, well I have it now and you can bet I use it! I use my antique sun Purple glass wear too, every day, I do not save any thing for "special or guest" don't I deserve to use things as special as my guests?
I am a quilter and I want my home to reflect that, I have quilts on walls in every room and on all beds and quilt racks waiting for there turn. If I do not have room or any wall space left, then I gift them to friends I know will use them. Or to children in need. Not using a quilt is like a homeless person carrying around a quilt in a bag and not using it when freezing cuz it is special. Dosen't make sense to me, JMHO |
After reading all the responses, I have to admit that the very first quilt that I did by myself last year in my very first quilt class, is laying across the back of the loveseat. No one uses it. I am too afraid that it will get dirty and won't hold up to washing. Ya'll have made me change my mind. I will start using it instead of saving it for special.
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Originally Posted by amh
(Post 6077519)
I also write the following poem in the card of every baby quilt that I give away, just so mom and dad know that I want it used. To me there is no better feeling that a kid dragging that quilt around the yard, or wherever.
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Every quilt I make is made to be used. Even the gifted ones. There is nothing more comfortable to snuggle down under and if something gets spilled on it, it can be laundered. Just be careful and you won't fade them. Wonderful, wonderful quilts
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I really make my quilts to be used, and the one I made my son at 12 was very well used - it went every where he went at home and when he left. I hope the quilts I have made for others, especially the family reunion quilts are used, but hopefully not abused, although one they leave my hands, they are no longer mine, so I shouldn't obsess about how they are used, even if their dog does lie on it (cringe). I think I would rather have my quilts used and not tucked away in a closet somewhere and possibly forgotten, but that's just my opinion.
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I've reached an age where I feel it's important to use everything. Why save things for something special? Special time is now. If I suddenly died, nobody else would feel they were special so USE everything you have.
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We use all ours to cover up with. Other than the wall hangings! ;)
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6076945)
huh??????????
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