I always like art that is also practical.

For me it's that connection to my heritage. My grandmother and great grandmothers quilted. I have some of their quilts in my collection. I also quilt for my own satisfaction. I have to keep busy, can't just sit while watching TV or waiting for a child's lesson or Dr appt to be done. Keeps me sane. :o)

I like to do it. I quilt for my own pleasure. I don't really mind any part of the process. Not that I am an expert, and I do have my share of "issues", but, do enjoy what I make.

I need a creative outlet and I think of quilts as art that is useful. I just like the decorative objects in our home to have a purpose...

I am an artist with needle and thread. I sew from the time I get up to the time I go to bed, except for when I am on here. It takes me away and In my peaceful place I can think my own thoughts, pray, listen to God speak to me. So much of the world is so busy and loud..........It also means I can share my love for quilting with others and we learn from each other.

I completely agree, and I'm thankful to be able to express my love for others with gifts that have beauty, usefulness and practicality all rolled into one. :D

fun
creativity
destress
warmth
decoration
all of the above

I love tradition. No one in my family quilted so I thought someone should. I do all kinds of things the way they "used to be done." Quilting is one of them. There is more satisfaction putting a hand made quilt on a bed than buying a blanket at a store. I love the tradition of the quilting bee. In our small town there used to be a group of ladies who gathered every week to work on a quilt on a frame. They have all passed now.

I hang my laundry outside. I bake our bread. I make our soap and laundry soap. I can knit if needed, crochet with yarn or thread, embroider, cross-stitch, upholster, grow as much of our own food as possible and preserve it, and try to make whatever we need instead of buying it.

I've always loved making things. Never thought I'd become a quilter though. I fell for it big time after a friend asked if I wanted to take a beginner class.
It brings me so much joy. I love making my world more beautiful. I love knowing that my loved ones can cuddle up in a quilt I made for them.
My cats are also glad I'm a quilter :)

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