Why Do You....(dare I say it)...QUILT?
10-27-2011, 10:39 PM
#201
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I have always love snuggling with a quilt that one of my grandmothers made. I preferred quilts over blankets all my life, and when I found I could make them not only like my grandmother did, out of leftover scraps of our clothing that we made, but also create something that gave meaning to someone, I fell in love with the craft. Also, like amandasgramma said, quilts are much more appreciated than my painting were. I gave away a few of those, but they go out of style with new decor.... To me and my family quilts will never go out of style, as they have love sewn into them and can be passed down to others. It is a good thing to do. :)
10-28-2011, 05:18 AM
#203
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Originally Posted by wuv2quilt
I know that in days gone by making a quilt was often a matter of necessity. You had to keep the family warm, or freeze to death. Frequently, you made do with what was on hand. You didn’t get to go to your LQS, or actually have a “stash”. You did what had to be done in order to provide for your family.
In this day and age most of us don’t HAVE to make a quilt for the necessity of it…we have central heat / air, gas logs, and usually more bed linens they we know what to do with.
This being said, I’d put a quilt on every bed in my home, (I just need to make enough to do that). I LOVE quilts! I enjoy the process of selecting my fabrics, color schemes, design / pattern layout, and most important, (to me), who the quilt is for.
So, WHY do you quilt?
Is it for the love of the craft?
The ability to create what will hopefully be a piece of your family history?
The joy it brings you?
Artistic expression?
So, Why Do You Quilt?
In this day and age most of us don’t HAVE to make a quilt for the necessity of it…we have central heat / air, gas logs, and usually more bed linens they we know what to do with.
This being said, I’d put a quilt on every bed in my home, (I just need to make enough to do that). I LOVE quilts! I enjoy the process of selecting my fabrics, color schemes, design / pattern layout, and most important, (to me), who the quilt is for.
So, WHY do you quilt?
Is it for the love of the craft?
The ability to create what will hopefully be a piece of your family history?
The joy it brings you?
Artistic expression?
So, Why Do You Quilt?
10-28-2011, 07:32 AM
#204
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Bellefonte, PA 16823
Posts: 175
Why do I quilt?
Let me count the whys!
It is an interesting craft which can be challenging but fun.
My husband died 6 months ago, and I need something to divert my mind.
I don't enjoy TV, hate living alone.
Sense of accomplishment when I create something beautiful.
and on and on and on...
Shayvian
Let me count the whys!
It is an interesting craft which can be challenging but fun.
My husband died 6 months ago, and I need something to divert my mind.
I don't enjoy TV, hate living alone.
Sense of accomplishment when I create something beautiful.
and on and on and on...
Shayvian
10-28-2011, 08:51 AM
#205
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NE Kansas
Posts: 1,024
Originally Posted by wuv2quilt
I know that in days gone by making a quilt was often a matter of necessity. You had to keep the family warm, or freeze to death. Frequently, you made do with what was on hand. You didn’t get to go to your LQS, or actually have a “stash”. You did what had to be done in order to provide for your family.
In this day and age most of us don’t HAVE to make a quilt for the necessity of it…we have central heat / air, gas logs, and usually more bed linens they we know what to do with.
This being said, I’d put a quilt on every bed in my home, (I just need to make enough to do that). I LOVE quilts! I enjoy the process of selecting my fabrics, color schemes, design / pattern layout, and most important, (to me), who the quilt is for.
So, WHY do you quilt?
Is it for the love of the craft?
The ability to create what will hopefully be a piece of your family history?
The joy it brings you?
Artistic expression?
So, Why Do You Quilt?
In this day and age most of us don’t HAVE to make a quilt for the necessity of it…we have central heat / air, gas logs, and usually more bed linens they we know what to do with.
This being said, I’d put a quilt on every bed in my home, (I just need to make enough to do that). I LOVE quilts! I enjoy the process of selecting my fabrics, color schemes, design / pattern layout, and most important, (to me), who the quilt is for.
So, WHY do you quilt?
Is it for the love of the craft?
The ability to create what will hopefully be a piece of your family history?
The joy it brings you?
Artistic expression?
So, Why Do You Quilt?
10-28-2011, 01:05 PM
#207
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Morganton, North Carolina
Posts: 2,882
Thank you to everyone that responded to my post. I have really enjoyed reading your comments, explanations, and even the tongue in cheek quips. I've cried over a few comments, and rolled on the floor with others; BUT, I have been thoroughly delighted by each and every one of your posts.
Blessings, Hugs, & a Quilter's Love to ALL of you :):):)
Blessings, Hugs, & a Quilter's Love to ALL of you :):):)
10-28-2011, 04:20 PM
#209
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: montana
Posts: 1,362
I still have one my grandma made and I still snuggle with it when I need to feel close to her.
Originally Posted by RobertaMarie
I have always love snuggling with a quilt that one of my grandmothers made. I preferred quilts over blankets all my life, and when I found I could make them not only like my grandmother did, out of leftover scraps of our clothing that we made, but also create something that gave meaning to someone, I fell in love with the craft. Also, like amandasgramma said, quilts are much more appreciated than my painting were. I gave away a few of those, but they go out of style with new decor.... To me and my family quilts will never go out of style, as they have love sewn into them and can be passed down to others. It is a good thing to do. :)
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