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07-21-2011, 05:42 PM

#31

collady

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Batesville, Arkansas

Posts: 852

I feel so blessed. My hubby is always telling me he hopes the quilts I make are for us. He knows that someday the kids and grandkids will have them, but until then, he wants to keep them! I make quilts because I like the fabric or the pattern. Sometimes they tell me they want to go live with someone else, but most of the time they like where they are living.

07-21-2011, 06:38 PM

#32

LivelyLady

Super Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Western MA

Posts: 2,720

Do you display your quilts? I have table toppers, lap quilts, wall hangings, runners, and bed quilts. I change them every so often as many of them are seasonal.

07-21-2011, 06:45 PM

#33

luckylindy333

Super Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Snohomish, Washington

Posts: 2,031

Quote:

Originally Posted by quilticing

I try not to "store" my quilts - they're on display. They're artwork to me.

That was what I was going to say- they are artwork and they add color and warmth to my home.

07-21-2011, 06:48 PM

#34

Flying_V_Goddess

Super Member

Join Date: Mar 2007

Location: Wisconsin

Posts: 1,703

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrendaK

Is there something wrong with just making a quilt because you like the pattern. When I start a new quilt my DH asks, "Who gets that one"? Does it have to be for someone special? I don't have a lot of space to store quilts. It seems that he thinks that I need to give away a quilt as soon as it's done or have a time limit when it will go. Is it selfish to just want to make them? Do they always have to go? Thanks for your replies. BrendaK

I haven't made a "just because" quilt yet. But there's nothing wrong with making something just because you like the pattern and hadn't had anyone in mind when you saw it.

07-22-2011, 02:46 AM

#35

hmross

Junior Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Chillicothe, OH

Posts: 132

I see nothing wrong to make a quilt just cause you like a pattern.

07-22-2011, 02:48 AM

#36

vivoaks

Super Member

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Beaver PA USA

Posts: 1,656

It's not just my DH that asks....everytime someone sees me sewing on a block, they'll ask who it's for. Just tell him you haven't decided yet.

07-22-2011, 03:03 AM

#37

jeanneb52

Super Member

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: long island ny

Posts: 1,337

I just make them and hope I will think of the right person for them. Until then, they're all mine!!!

07-22-2011, 03:41 AM

#38

dixiechunk

Guest

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Maryland

Posts: 1,148

As a matter of fact, most of my quilts are "just because" quilts...just because I wanted to try the technique or pattern, just because I wanted to use a certain fabric, or even just because I felt moved. I seldom plan the size...when I get tired of the technique or fabric I call it a wrap, even though it may only be a table runner. And if I make a quilt for someone I never, ever, ask them to pick out the fabrics or pattern. I may or may not ask for their general color preference. The good news is, even with my somewhat casual approach, I have never had someone
turn down one of my quilts. Luck is a good thing.

07-22-2011, 03:45 AM

#39

grammy17

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Largo FL

Posts: 917

My MiL used to wrap hers up in cotton and put them in the closet. She would say I'm going to will it. She didn't have much of this worlds good but her quilts. She did give some.