Omg the Mary Fons video! Launched a million arguments in every direction! (Thank you for mentioning me!)
"Maybe it’s worth looking at discussions and disagreements as an ongoing part of participating in a community."
I think this is a concept that is feeling more lost as we progress further into being way too connected online. I was just talking with someone about the lack of ability many have to accept the nooks and crannies of the "grey area" and exercising a certain level of empathy when discussing complicated topics.
My sister was actually a quilter by profession until a few years ago because of a lot of the complexities you mentioned - but I will take this moment to sing her praises and show off her incredible talent because I'm forever a proud sister https://www.instagram.com/p/BWikzoFH4UH/
I would love to see some of your quilts- your scrap haul alone is dreamy!!
Omg! Your sister’s quilts are so intricate (and carefully pieced)—impressed! Just followed her on my quilt instagram … I’m @eleanor_quilts if you’re curious about my quilts!
What workshop series did you watch? I bought a vintage all metal Kenmore sewing machine but have never used it. I really want to learn how to sew when I have adequate space for a crafting area.
I have a vintage hand stitched quilt I got at a thrift store for $13, and it is one of my favorite things I’ve thrifted. The time that went into it is so evident. I placed it at the foot of my bed and took it off after I saw little claw marks. My cats loved sleeping on it, but the little claw pricks made me go 😱 It’s a hard line of not being precious with your stuff and not enjoying it when you live in a studio apartment with pets!
Baby quilts might be an easier/more space-efficient way to get into it at first! I’ve had a lot of friends who’ve had babies in the last few years so I feel like I got a lot of practice in that way
I love this – – just the way you give us a framework for thinking about so many arguments that get made in this way. On a range of topics. Thank you. Off to see yours!
I am new to quilting and have made one very traditional baby quilt and am almost done with my second queen sized quilt. I really love this deep dive! I also have to agree that it’s okay to make clothes from damaged quilts
I get the 2D to 3D concern but I don’t think so! With clothes you only have to do things max 2x bc of body symmetry. I find it way more difficult to be precise with quilting, but also I’ve been sewing clothes for 13 (?) years so it’s probably just an experience thing
Omg the Mary Fons video! Launched a million arguments in every direction! (Thank you for mentioning me!)
"Maybe it’s worth looking at discussions and disagreements as an ongoing part of participating in a community."
I think this is a concept that is feeling more lost as we progress further into being way too connected online. I was just talking with someone about the lack of ability many have to accept the nooks and crannies of the "grey area" and exercising a certain level of empathy when discussing complicated topics.
My sister was actually a quilter by profession until a few years ago because of a lot of the complexities you mentioned - but I will take this moment to sing her praises and show off her incredible talent because I'm forever a proud sister https://www.instagram.com/p/BWikzoFH4UH/
I would love to see some of your quilts- your scrap haul alone is dreamy!!
Omg! Your sister’s quilts are so intricate (and carefully pieced)—impressed! Just followed her on my quilt instagram … I’m @eleanor_quilts if you’re curious about my quilts!
Your quilts!!!! They are works of art - your eye for pairing colors is incredible! Thank you for sharing!
Love those pixel flowers damn
It’s such a cool pattern! I believe it’s this one - https://myfavoritequiltstore.com/products/tilda-solids-embroidery-flower-pixel-quilt-pattern
What workshop series did you watch? I bought a vintage all metal Kenmore sewing machine but have never used it. I really want to learn how to sew when I have adequate space for a crafting area.
I have a vintage hand stitched quilt I got at a thrift store for $13, and it is one of my favorite things I’ve thrifted. The time that went into it is so evident. I placed it at the foot of my bed and took it off after I saw little claw marks. My cats loved sleeping on it, but the little claw pricks made me go 😱 It’s a hard line of not being precious with your stuff and not enjoying it when you live in a studio apartment with pets!
It was this lesson! https://crafter.com/product/modern-quilting-premium-workshop/
Baby quilts might be an easier/more space-efficient way to get into it at first! I’ve had a lot of friends who’ve had babies in the last few years so I feel like I got a lot of practice in that way
I love this – – just the way you give us a framework for thinking about so many arguments that get made in this way. On a range of topics. Thank you. Off to see yours!
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I am new to quilting and have made one very traditional baby quilt and am almost done with my second queen sized quilt. I really love this deep dive! I also have to agree that it’s okay to make clothes from damaged quilts
Ooh, would love to see! Do you sew clothing? I have yet to tackle that… feel like it’s the next level up (going from 2d to 3d lol)
I get the 2D to 3D concern but I don’t think so! With clothes you only have to do things max 2x bc of body symmetry. I find it way more difficult to be precise with quilting, but also I’ve been sewing clothes for 13 (?) years so it’s probably just an experience thing
🤔good point… every year I say “next year I’m gonna start doing garments!” but I mean it for 2025…