If you get weird looks, invite them to start quilting with you. What an opportunity---three hours. Are the same people there each time?

I love taking handwork with me whenever I have to wait somewhere. It is usually a great conversation starter! In fact, I carry a crochet and/or embroidery project in my car at all times just in case I get stuck somewhere that I hadn't planned on. It's amazing how much you can get done in those odd minutes!

I hope all goes well with your son!

No I don't think it will be same people.

Good for you in finding a creative time for waiting in the Dr's. ofc. I take a book or something also to keep my mind and my hands occupied. My biggest gripe? Parents who bring young children and bring nothing for them to play with while they yak on the phone!!!

Good for you, one of these days the ladies will probably be curious enough to ask about your project. You'll certainly have something beautiful to show for all your waiting time.
Congrats, Kutnso

I know how you feel, I'm on the train handpiecing my Pies and tarts...I'm getting the same looks...a few even said...Quilting?? They were all men!!! LOL

Don't feel weird. Enjoy the time you have to do this. I made a quilt by hand while waiting for my daughter. She doesn't drive and I would take her to her night college classes. It was too far to come home so I stayed and sewed. Got lots of help and compliments from teachers and students.

Men! Well that explains it ;)

That's so awesome!

Congratulations and condolences. :lol: I am halfway through the blocks, and have really been using the freezer paper. It's a big help when it comes to cutting those odd-shaped and odd-sized pieces. Have fun with it!

You go girl! What do they know anyway. Probably jealous, wishing they knew how to quilt.

Nancy, there is a terrific group right here on the Board. There are several new members who are just starting out on their journeys of creating their Baby Janes. I am still hand quilting mine. Finished the top last year. Started her in 1997. No, I didn't work all that time on her. :-)

You enjoy doing your quilting while you wait, I have done that also when I have gone to hospital with friends, but I got a lot of compliments. I rather do that then aft to listen to phone various rings and people chatting on phones. You need quite work in a hospital. It will be something special to show the little one when it is all over.

Those funny looks are those people problems, not yours! So sorry they are stuck with those faces!

The time & classes are worth it, my grandson & I worked at it and went for 3 yrs. He is so wonderful, and loves school. Waching them grow is amazing Blessing on you and your family.

I need to get back to mine. I print the designs out and then use the templates to cut the little pieces, one square at a time. I handpieced all that I have done and plan to even hand quilt this quilt. This is my heirloom quilt that I want to finish for my kids to hand down to their kids. But alas, it is on the top shelf in the sewing room waiting for me to finish. I think I have about 120 square done or almost all the squares. I don't plan to do the triangles around the border and I want to sash with black fabric so the squares will stand out. Guess, I'll get it down and work on it some now that I hear someone else had taken the plunge. Keep us posted as to your progress.

Love the fun of making these little squares.

oh good luck!! I'm also working on my DJ quilt. It'll be great after you get a block or two done. :)

I used to take crocheting where ever I went even parties and I would finish off doll clothes before I went home. People would come to see how far I got. My DH complained about my taking it but I need to do something with my hands all the time.