tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post8553209376157811636..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: 10 Reasons I QuiltLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-51048470225379718712016-05-12T09:47:16.000-07:002016-05-12T09:47:16.000-07:00I quilt because I'm obsessed with fabric. The ...I quilt because I'm obsessed with fabric. The patterns, the colors, the way it feels in my hands. I started first collecting fabric. Then one year I decided to learn to quilt so the fabric could be enjoyed by others as well as myself. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566645416213214345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-4198418652454352102016-04-04T23:27:47.267-07:002016-04-04T23:27:47.267-07:00I love to quilt for several reason, first because ...I love to quilt for several reason, first because I like the fabric's smell and texture, also when I start a project I'm so excited and I can't wait to see my work finished, and last but not least I want to leave a sign of my presence for the generation to come.<br />Rina, in Sicily.Rina Spinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01439031899981720605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-5233793149011271162016-04-02T23:45:51.397-07:002016-04-02T23:45:51.397-07:00Hello. Thanks for sharing this insightful post. I...Hello. Thanks for sharing this insightful post. I enjoyed reading it. I like the first quilt you made from the class with Jean Wells. Is there a pattern for it? If not, could you share information about each block? Thanks. <br />Renragjdatgmaildotcom Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418274337607610290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34919705720840250532016-04-01T06:57:11.706-07:002016-04-01T06:57:11.706-07:00To play with the colors and fabrics. To have love...To play with the colors and fabrics. To have lovely gifts. To decorate my home. To feel tied to other women. To keep my collection of Humble Quilts quiltalongs going. <br />Lucy (in IN)Mary5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00322057897566580912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-35604347125274281062016-04-01T03:12:35.578-07:002016-04-01T03:12:35.578-07:00Difficult to pick just one reason... so I'll h...Difficult to pick just one reason... so I'll have to sum it up with saying... "I quilt for the good of it"! :-)moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-84476209176005373712016-03-31T18:37:46.678-07:002016-03-31T18:37:46.678-07:00What a great post and I've loved reading the c...What a great post and I've loved reading the comments too. One reason I quilt is for the creative satisfaction of creating something one of a kind, pretty, and useful. I believe it's in their use that quilts become more and more beautiful! Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-32612724287665170242016-03-31T15:15:45.865-07:002016-03-31T15:15:45.865-07:00I am kind of DRIVEN to quilt. I have a lot of tim...I am kind of DRIVEN to quilt. I have a lot of time alone at home since my children are all grown. My not totally Empty nest is my Quilt Zone where I am happy to create and improve my precision in my blocks.<br />I feel I can still learn and the friendships I have through quilting helps me to do that.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-57655654193058120642016-03-31T14:58:47.509-07:002016-03-31T14:58:47.509-07:00I just have to! It's part of who I am & ma...I just have to! It's part of who I am & makes me, ME.Candeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088551081488627019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-42593578051150212342016-03-31T13:20:00.226-07:002016-03-31T13:20:00.226-07:00I quilt because I feel I have to! Something inside...I quilt because I feel I have to! Something inside me is motivated, inspired and always challenged by making quilts. I love quilting for other people as well as repairing their well loved quilts and making memory quilts for them. I just have to quilt!!WAZOO! Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700071999603797869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-18913200561221347602016-03-31T08:21:09.443-07:002016-03-31T08:21:09.443-07:00You have great reasons to quilt listed here. I thi...You have great reasons to quilt listed here. I think those motivate me as well. Also, for a more frivolous reason...I love the excuse of playing with the pretty and fun fabrics or just putting the colors together to make quilt designs. I quilt because I can't seem to stop :-)Lorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378229521840536213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-63034606997802926442016-03-31T08:19:43.627-07:002016-03-31T08:19:43.627-07:00I just love how parts and pieces turn into somethi...I just love how parts and pieces turn into something useful. I have been quilting for about 38 years, off and on, but have never made a quilt for myself. I am too busy making them for others, I guess. I love those pillowcase dresses. I have never made one, but I know there are a lot of places that give them. I may try one to see how I get along. I am not much of a clothing sewer but they look easy.Cindy Makihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144338664382007334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-54591939920692892512016-03-31T07:31:18.497-07:002016-03-31T07:31:18.497-07:00SEW many reasons to quilt...I believe I was destin...SEW many reasons to quilt...I believe I was destined to quilt, so at 1st it was the challenge of learning what seamed an overwhelming encounter. The joy of fabric, design & then the outcome. Learning to appreciate 'things don't have to be perfect', and joining together with like minded women to share each others joys & sorrows. MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766517432191144755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-15720691656580720242016-03-31T07:24:31.792-07:002016-03-31T07:24:31.792-07:00I view quilting like an artist with a blank canvas...I view quilting like an artist with a blank canvas--you start with a pile of fabric and an idea and when you're done you have this beautiful creation. I've always loved fabric and when I go to a quilt shop I want it all. Also love the friendships that have come with quilting. Jan HornThe Prairie Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929586695821585428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-23914566659820234282016-03-31T07:17:56.166-07:002016-03-31T07:17:56.166-07:00So many reasons I love to quilt! The creativity, t...So many reasons I love to quilt! The creativity, the distraction, the playtime, the challenge, the friendships, the ability to give to both self and others, to celebrate the building of home and family . . . so many reasons.Terrie Sandelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059022710352529519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-47698217821497378412016-03-31T07:07:58.050-07:002016-03-31T07:07:58.050-07:00I quilt for creativity and for my love of quilts. ...I quilt for creativity and for my love of quilts. It's also great therapy all along the path from the time of deciding what to make on. And I love the fabrics and colors. I also love the comfort you can pass on with a gift of a quilt, and the memories in quilts I have been given. My favorite is the one I watched my grandma make for me.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506207722023361997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34322458949411231092016-03-31T07:07:44.604-07:002016-03-31T07:07:44.604-07:00I quilt for creativity and for my love of quilts. ...I quilt for creativity and for my love of quilts. It's also great therapy all along the path from the time of deciding what to make on. And I love the fabrics and colors. I also love the comfort you can pass on with a gift of a quilt, and the memories in quilts I have been given. My favorite is the one I watched my grandma make for me.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506207722023361997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-7079754819497689042016-03-31T06:44:13.240-07:002016-03-31T06:44:13.240-07:00I quilt because I love to see the joy on a person&...I quilt because I love to see the joy on a person's face when they receive one of my quilts and then snuggle into it.Rose Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222914515169308269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-89342723525252380832016-03-31T06:24:05.458-07:002016-03-31T06:24:05.458-07:00I'm a much happier person and easier to live w...I'm a much happier person and easier to live with if I get to spend a bit of time each day being creative with needle and fabric! My husband agrees! Lol! I love the color and patterns ! Being able to give them away and the surprise other s feel when wrapped in a quilt is a great reward. They feel the love enfolding them. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836013638873052096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-14695768734230833582016-03-31T05:29:28.229-07:002016-03-31T05:29:28.229-07:00Always enjoy hearing the stories behind the quilts...Always enjoy hearing the stories behind the quilts. It brings them to a personal place! Thanks for sharing.Helen@Till We Quilt Againhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758395095362610383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-44138282219307077562016-03-31T04:20:10.440-07:002016-03-31T04:20:10.440-07:00I always loved to draw so when I discover the patc...I always loved to draw so when I discover the patchwork, it was like drawing with fabrics and their colors...friendship came after and maybe the surprise to discover my ability to make a quilt or create one....and share it with my family and friends all around the word ! (I haven't so many uhhh ? ) Ah Ah !<br />And yes, let a little bit of mine on earth !CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-84232218119832608152016-03-30T20:36:48.075-07:002016-03-30T20:36:48.075-07:00I think it's because I have to! I need to be ...I think it's because I have to! I need to be creative and I love to sew and give something cuddly to my friends and relatives.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-63542767262630212082016-03-30T15:46:23.691-07:002016-03-30T15:46:23.691-07:00I have a 'first quilt' that looks a lot li...I have a 'first quilt' that looks a lot like that - sample blocks are a classic start! Interesting question Lori - my main one is probably 'Creativity' - can't help myself making something and over the years it has been mostly quilting - but I have tried my hand at knitting, sewing clothes, macrame, folk art painting, cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery, quilling, card making, calligraphy, and the list goes on!Every Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573090188337210419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-39985175000626019052016-03-30T14:42:22.348-07:002016-03-30T14:42:22.348-07:00I love to sew, be creative and use colors. It also...I love to sew, be creative and use colors. It also gives me a feeling of accomplishment.mangozzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161843244215941676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-12460934305476097242016-03-30T14:23:14.109-07:002016-03-30T14:23:14.109-07:00Quilting is my creative outlet and the best way to...Quilting is my creative outlet and the best way to get my fix of colour and fabric. It has also been a fantastic way to make new friends.Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-11999093169855213252016-03-30T14:11:34.490-07:002016-03-30T14:11:34.490-07:00I quilt for the creative challenge and because I e...I quilt for the creative challenge and because I enjoy making things. Oddly I really do not like to sew!Lizzy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925662100321427762noreply@blogger.com