Quilting - Purpose?
02-05-2011, 10:04 PM
#222
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posts: 1,058
I have had some in shows.. even won two ribbons, but mostly I make quilts to give to my family, and to use.. I've said they will the thing I have that my kids will remember me by.. I hope they go for generations. I make quilts because they are beautiful.. they keep my hands and my mind busy.. they keep me moving on.. and they are wonderful to cuddle under. My grandkids love to cuddle up on my couch with a quilt and a cup of tea.. They are creative enough to satisify my need to make something beutiful.. they are a gift to me and to those I give them to... I also do chairty quilts because everyone should have a wonderful quilt to wrap up in..
02-06-2011, 05:45 AM
#224
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: currently in VA
Posts: 258
I just enjoy it.
I have made a few lap quilts as gifts as well as a tablerunner here or there but my main deal is I just enjoy it.
I doubt I will ever be IN a quilt show but I sure do enjoy going to those as well.
This year I've gotten involved with a group at my church who quilts and sews for those in need - cancer patients, soldiers, babies, etc.... I enjoy just doing for others.
I have made a few lap quilts as gifts as well as a tablerunner here or there but my main deal is I just enjoy it.
I doubt I will ever be IN a quilt show but I sure do enjoy going to those as well.
This year I've gotten involved with a group at my church who quilts and sews for those in need - cancer patients, soldiers, babies, etc.... I enjoy just doing for others.
02-06-2011, 09:10 AM
#225
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Silver Springs, NV
Posts: 2,404
I think for me it's a mixture of many different mediums expressed in love. I do not do shows. It's also art, The joy of seeing something so plain before you started come to life under your finger tips. The joy of giving which brings smiles to the receiver
02-06-2011, 10:02 AM
#227
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 27
Originally Posted by LeeAnn
Great fun, much joy, immense happiness, pure pleasure, really relaxing, very creative, sheer satisfaction and because I LOVE IT !!!!
02-06-2011, 10:22 AM
#229
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ramona, California
Posts: 2,999
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.
02-06-2011, 10:43 AM
#230
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: washington
Posts: 1,150
I quilt because it's fun and I put a lot of love into the sewing and creative part of it. I also say a prayer over the quilt, that the person who sleeps under this quilt will know the Great Spirit that is greater than us. I'm not getting preachy but that's what I do.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pinkberrykay
Main
7
02-15-2012 03:18 PM
ButtercreamCakeArtist
Main
13
07-11-2007 07:19 PM
