So as not to hijack Chicago's thread showing her beautiful quilt, figured I'd ask the question: how many among us are also quilters (and for how long?)? Have any pictures to share?
I've been quilting since 1977. Yeah. A long time.
How about you?
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09-15-2008, 06:04 PM #1
Janee in WNY
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How many quilters among us?
Jane
Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for; for none
of us, no not one, is perfect; and were we to love none who had
imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.
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09-15-2008, 06:32 PM #2
In through the out door..
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Not a quilter, but a knitter and crocheter. But - wanted to say that your quilts are beautiful!
(slight hijack - anyone else on ravelry?)Last edited by Blueberry; 09-15-2008 at 06:39 PM.
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09-15-2008, 06:57 PM #3
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oh my gosh... those are beautiful!! You must have done alot of sewing since 1977!!!, good job!!
Here's my 2nd quilt... squares. It was easy and fun... something I threw together on a boring Friday night, LOL
.... and as you can see... my cat likes it too
I don't have a pic of my first quilt... I'm still looking
if you don't like sewing, you haven't found the right fabric
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09-15-2008, 07:01 PM #4
Don't worry, be happy!
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Me three.
I am an anomaly in the world of quilting, I only do one project at a time...
feathered star sampler:
there's kind of a story behind this one, I did four of the blocks and that is Alex Anderson with me:
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09-15-2008, 07:02 PM #5
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oh, for how long? MIL who was a master, taught me about 22 years ago. I'm not terribly prolific. Jane, do you hand quilt yours?
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09-15-2008, 07:20 PM #6
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Wow! Some beautiful quilts pictured here!
Originally Posted by Irulan
Chicago, LOVE your rag quilt (that's what it's called, right, with the "fluffy" edges?)!
Irulan, your work is lovely! My closest encounter with Alex Anderson was seeing her a few years ago in Houston at their big show in November. She was shopping the vendors just like a tourist.
I'll be attending an Alex Anderson/Ricky Tims seminar next month, which I'm very excited about!
Yes, I mainly hand-quilt, though if I don't start learning to machine quilt at least a little (I've taken a few classes) I'll never in my natural life finish the un-quilted tops I've accumulated! lol!
This is the closest I've come to a Baltimore Album quilt:Jane
Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for; for none
of us, no not one, is perfect; and were we to love none who had
imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.
--- Thomas Jefferson
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09-15-2008, 07:21 PM #7
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Ya'll have some absolutely stunning quilts!
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09-15-2008, 07:26 PM #8
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Beautiful work, gingerale!
I'm always fascinated by the fact that two people, using the same quilt block patterns and sometimes the same fabrics (but their own imaginations) can come up with such wildly differing finished quilts. That's what really keeps me interested, for sure.
Jane
Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for; for none
of us, no not one, is perfect; and were we to love none who had
imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.
--- Thomas Jefferson
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09-15-2008, 07:16 PM #9
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I've been quilting since 1999. Here's some of what I've done:
Quilt Diva:
Niece's bday quilt:
Son's birthday party quilt:
Quilts of Valor quilt I donated:
My favorites:
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09-15-2008, 07:19 PM #10
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Oh, I love this! Please keep posting. I am a weaver, knitter and crocheter, but can't sew for beans. But I love quilts and even joined the Contemporary Quilt Association here, because they have such great programs and do such beautiful work.
The stuff you've all posted so far is spectacular."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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09-15-2008, 07:32 PM #11
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Wow, so gorgeous!!!
When I first saw this thread, I though it said "How many QUITTERS among us?"
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09-15-2008, 10:57 PM #12
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wow, lovely to see.
I've done simple quilt patched sewing machine pieces, no hand-quilting on top. I did sew complex, tailored clothing..this was what I did for necessity (to save wardrobe dollars) and enjoyment prior to cycling passion, but hand-quilting demands patience!
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