sewing thoughts???
#61
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My answer to anyone who ask such a thing would be that it is my art I love doing and get so much pleasure from it. That when I give a gift I want the person I am giving it to know I am giving it with a lot of thought and love and what better way than to make something with your own hands and time to show you care.
#62
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I sew for the same reason that painters paint, composers compose, and teacher teach, because I have to. Period. When Frank Lloyd Wright starts making tract housing, I will do alterations! I hate alterations. Not real fond of repairs, either, but as long as it is not a jeans zipper, I might do it....lol!
#63
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I agree with Quilting Haven, you can go buy a cheap throw or quilt; but making a quilt and giving it to someone special means that you have taken the time to make something special just for you. My Mom taught me to sew while I was in Grade School, easy aprons for starters, then after taking Home Ec. in high school I made all of my clothes for years and years. I stopped for a while, but started again after I had kids and made lots of clothes for my daughter, although before she was out of grade school, unless I let her pick the fabric and pattern, she wouldn't wear it (very picky I know, but that's the way it was). When I started quilting, the first and only quilt that I hand quilted was for her; but after developing carpal tunnel syndrome I learned to machine quilt and I've never looked back. I've lost count of the number of baby quilts, lap quilts, bed quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, etc. that I have made to either sell or give away; but quilting brings balance and serenity into my life. When I can't quilt I get very cranky and my husband will "suggest" that I start making a quilt. Most people have something that they like to do, you like to sew and never apologize for it, it's part of who you are.
#64
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Location: Upstate NY
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The reply " I'll remember that if I get the inspiration to make you a THROW"
I believe our energy, thoughts and love get interwoven in the fibers of what we make. that feeling comes through when in use. Can a patient draw strength from a donated quilt? I believe it happens!
I believe our energy, thoughts and love get interwoven in the fibers of what we make. that feeling comes through when in use. Can a patient draw strength from a donated quilt? I believe it happens!
#65
My sister was like that also. I was always very crafty, had the home and kids and she was a business
person. To her it was always why don't you just buy it and to me I enjoyed making things.
Sometimes there just isn't an answer. You are just 2 different people
person. To her it was always why don't you just buy it and to me I enjoyed making things.
Sometimes there just isn't an answer. You are just 2 different people
#66
I haven't read all the way through this post so someone probably has already said this. Making a quilt is a creative outlet. You make them for people you love or are important to you. It is way more personal that buying a throw and giving them. I would think the person receiving it would think more often of you when it's a quilt you made versus a throw you bought. I know this is true of my family and friends.
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