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Old 02-05-2011, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JaKnits
My sanity, lol, I absolutely MUST have a creative outlet.
:lol: And mine are meant to be used.
Ditto!!!!!!!!!! However, I must say there are times when it Challenges my Sanity!!!
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Old 02-05-2011, 10:35 AM
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Quilt for many reasons, it's a gift, because it has to be made and it's my relaxation (most of the time).
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:10 AM
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Mainly I quilt to make something unique and special for ones I love and want them to have something coming from my heart~not just something store bought...
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BarbaraTX
My quilts would NEVER make it into a show. But they are all made with love and are to be used.
same here
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:14 AM
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Does there have to be a purpose?

I quilt just because I quilt.
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:16 AM
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I just like to make em. If they turn out nice and someone likes them, they may end up given away. Sometimes I make one with a particular person in mind and use it as a gift.
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
A question out of curiosity: what is your main purpose when you make a quilt? Is it meant for daily use? For quilt shows? For decoration in your house? Or just because it's fun?
I make quilts for pleasure and often donate them. My kids already have ones I've made and they are used daily
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:32 AM
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Beats going to therapy. I don't know if it's cheaper or not but it feels good. I like to go to my quilt room and play. Whether it's actually sewing, rearranging,I find if I rearrange my fabrics from time to time it's like a visit and I find things I forgot I had and wow, this goes with that and before you know it I have a quilt. Cutting up scraps, now that can really be fun. I just need a good storage system for that. And looking at patterns brings a whole new world of creativity and just getting away from it all. My small little world of peace and creativity. katie
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Old 02-05-2011, 11:33 AM
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Quilting's main function is to hold the layers together. Hopefully, you enjoy the process while you do it.
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My hope is for daily use. I make them out of love and feel a peice of my heart goes with the quilt and when used I am thought of (?)
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