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Old 02-05-2011, 02:55 PM
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It satisfies my creative streak.
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Old 02-05-2011, 03:43 PM
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Lee Ann where did you get that rooster pattern if I might ask.
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Great fun, much joy, immense happiness, pure pleasure, really relaxing, very creative, sheer satisfaction and because I LOVE IT !!!!
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Old 02-05-2011, 03:49 PM
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I make quilts because I love all of the process and to use up my large amount of fabrics. Of course, I must stop buying more. I always try to find someone that I think needs a quilt. No way could I find room to store all of them.
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It's a form of therapy for me. I can be completely stressed out but some form of quiltmaking....whether it be piecing, applique or hand quilting really relaxes me. And I have something to show for it later. A win win situation!!
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Old 02-05-2011, 03:56 PM
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Mostly I quilt for family and friends. I have only done maybe 30 or so over the years... but now I have a huge stach of fabrics and am looking to learn more. This was an interesting question and I am glad you asked it. I learn a little more each time I read the answers to all these questions.
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Old 02-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Katiequiltsalot
Because when I'm quilting I am in the zone,I am relaxed,mind body and soul.As for the quilts I make ,I usually give them to family and friends.
Ditto there is nothing like the pleasure of knowing that a quilt i gift will be used and loved for years to come and when I see a person using it I cant explain it how it makes me feel.
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Old 02-05-2011, 04:04 PM
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to be used and loved my first quilt I made was for my
daughter I am still a new bee so as far as the show that's this big league and have no desire to compete
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Old 02-05-2011, 04:07 PM
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No show for me. I see my mistakes all the time, but everyone else who doesn't quilt doesn't see them, so I am happy. They are for everyday use. People say: I want one, and when I tell them I have $65.00 in material, and 23 hours of labor, and how do you put a price on that. They shy away. My quilts are all in my house. For family so far. I have made about 8, and have stepped out of the box of blocks and am starting my first one with triangles, shoo fly pattern. It has been fun. I want to learn to stipple, all I have ever done is in the ditch..&.rag quilt. How do you start to learn to stipple, 1st step?
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Old 02-05-2011, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Renee110
I am in the process of making my first quilt, which is mostly a tribute to my grandma and mom, and it's for me. I have bought material to make my dad a quilt, and my MIL.

I HOPE some day I will make a quilt that I can put in a show, but I don't know....seems very unlikely at this time!
Oh, good luck Renee! I love to see people just getting started in quilting! It opens a whole new world, and you will love every minute of it. BTW, I LOVE your signature line!
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Mine are made for daily use. I have only shown two of my quilts in our guild's local quilt show.
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