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Old 02-04-2011, 05:25 AM
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My sanity, lol, I absolutely MUST have a creative outlet.
:lol: And mine are meant to be used.
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LeeAnn
Great fun, much joy, immense happiness, pure pleasure, really relaxing, very creative, sheer satisfaction and because I LOVE IT !!!!
ME TOO!!!
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:27 AM
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Fun, to be used, and keeping my sanity - that's why I quilt.
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:42 AM
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Mine are just every day quilts, wouldnt be good enough for a show. I also do charity quilts, try my best, but I just do simple and easy ones.
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:45 AM
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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!
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:57 AM
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to keep me sane!!!! I quilt as a creative outlet, to give gifts, and just because I enjoy it. I don't need a reason beyond that.
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:57 AM
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Because I am compelled to quilt! Some are for my family, some for gifts, some for church family, but all are for using!
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:59 AM
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I want them to be used & well-loved. I would rather it fall to pieces because it did everything than hang up on a wall.
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:15 AM
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I do it for fun. And to see the creation come together.
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:20 AM
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I just like to sew them. Dont think i would ever want to put them in a show. Even if they were good enough. As long as I like them thats all that matters to me. They are all ribbon winners as far as I'm concerned. Ive sold one baby quilt. It made me feel guilty. I like to give them away.
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