Found Collection

by **Maureen Woznia** » Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:50:20

Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
with it?"

I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
into.

Maureen

by **Danniell** » Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:04:16

Maureen,

I would be more than happy to have your quilts here with me!! I'll
appreciate every s***of fabric and every stitch of thread! My
addy's in the directory!

I don't have that many around because I haven't made that many yet
(other than those that I have given away). I will probably rotate
them out on the bed or at various display points once I do get a
collection going, however, and store the others while they are waiting
their turn for the spotlight.

Dannielle

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. ?As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: ?"What are you going to do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. ?Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. ?I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. ?He has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. ?I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? ? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it. ?
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
> into.

> Maureen

by **Mary** » Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:32:02

I keep various quilts and rotate them. The "in storage" quilts are in
fact all on the bed in the second guest room, which keeps them clean,
not folded, and protected from light. The current quilt is on top of
the bed, and I switch them around now and then. I am also*** on
to some quilts for the great nieces and great nephews until the last
one is finished, and those are on the bed, too.

by **Robert** » Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:33:30

Having filled pretty much all easily available spots in my house, and
supplied both DDs, most of what I make gets given to charity auctions.
The obsession with a particular project gradually fades, so it doesn't
hurt to give them away. Recently I sold a couple of small ones -cash
for stash!
Hey, I can make one for my new son-in-law! Another victim!
Roberta in D

On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:50:20 -0600, Maureen Wozniak

Quote:

>Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
>afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
>wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

>He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
>with it?"

>I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
>aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
>around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
>specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
>hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
>quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

>So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
>someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
>family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
>That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
>into.

>Maureen

by **Patt** » Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:24:23

I just keep them, especially when I really love them. I swap hung ones
around - on the wall, back in the cupboard for a spell, others get hung
... and so it goes on.
.

Quote:

>Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
>afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
>wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

>He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
>with it?"

>I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
>aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
>around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
>specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
>hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
>quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

>So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
>someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
>family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
>That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
>into.

>Maureen

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Best Regards
pat on the hill

by KJ » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:13:05

How about changing out your wall quilts every so often. You could have a
changing gallery.

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Kathyl (KJ)
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Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to
> do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He
> has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working
> on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined
> for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my
> heart
> into.

> Maureen

by **Idahoqlt** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:22:40

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
> into.

> Maureen

If a quilt doesn't say to me who it should go to, then I will keep
it. Something will come up someday when you will be glad you have it
on hand. You may want a quilt to donate to charity or to a special
friend going through a hard time or something like that. Some you
like to just keep around for the memories, to look back at
occasionally.

by **Butterflywing** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:47:53

Every 4 months end your extras to me. Our house ECHOES very badly. (It was a
'show house' not for real living according tot eh fellas.) Yes, it echoes!
so I'll put them up and admire them --and then we can trade out in 4 months
so your DH won't tire of what you have up.
Right now, I have one on the couch/futon and one up on the wall behind it, a
small wallhanging in the main bathroom, 1 on each bed, on and 2 on the
Design Wall.

Butterfly (Do you need to know how many walls I have?)

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to
> do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He
> has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working
> on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined
> for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my
> heart
> into.

> Maureen

by **mary** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:49:30

Table runners are the only quilts I have several of and those are each
seasonal so get rotated. I do have a couple of girl baby quilts but only
one has a home right now. As I complete quilts they seem to find homes.

--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948?vhost=community

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to
> do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He
> has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working
> on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined
> for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my
> heart
> into.

> Maureen

by **Sunn** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:31:26

I give them away. I make quilts for friends or family specifically for
one person. I make art quilts - a couple are going up on the wall
soon :) . And I make quilts that are given away as soon as they're
finished. Red Cross or Children's Home Society...I buy gorgeous fabric
that I want to handle and work with and I make a pretty quilt that
anybody would be proud to have and I give it away to somebody I will
never see or know. It makes my heart feel good.

Sunny

by **Julia in M** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:26:46

You can rotate them. I have a wall*** in the dining room and change
that periodically and rest the other -- probably rotate through a
half-dozen or so, some of them seasonal. I also have 4 or 5 quilts that
I use on our bed -- one at a time of course.

Julia in MN

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
> into.

> Maureen

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by **Sand** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:13:49

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my heart
> into.

> Maureen

Maureen, I'm lucky that DH doesn't seem to mind having quilts covering
the walls in most of the house. However, I still have too many quilts to
be able to have them all on display. The solution, for me, is to rotate
them, using some for a while and then replacing them with others for a
time. Some are seasonal, others are just "because". :)

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by **Joann** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:31:53

Other than baby quilts I don't tend to give quilts away to friends or
family unless there is a huge appreciation. I once gave away a couple
quilts when I first started. They were just wall panels, but hand
quilted. Took me about four months to do one. One person had no respect
for it and ending up ruining it. I love to see my quilts used for sure.
And if people use them to the point they wear out, that's great. I asked
this person why after I got over the hurt. She basically had no idea
what quilting was or the time involved. So now when I give a quilt to
someone that is not of our world I include a note that spells out how
much money I spent and I break down the time I spent on it. I also say
that I do expect them to use it and enjoy it. It's nicely worded of
course. The last one I did for nurse friend of mine that had a baby she
was totally shocked. It cost me over $60 for all the materials, and
almost 60 hours to do it. It was the blue star paper pieced. She
admitted that she thought you could just throw a quilt together in a day
and that's it. So I'm hoping now she has a new respect for our art. And
that's the stand I've taken, to educated non-quilters that have no idea.
Once I actually took pictures as I was doing a quilt to show the steps
and shared the photos with the receipt. She said it was nice to know
because she really didn't have a clue either. Giving to charity is
different because I feel I'm giving to the cause. But I would still be
hurt if I found one of my quilts being used as a mat in the driveway for
the husband to change oil. I'm sure I could quilt for the next 10 years
though and not get all the projects done that I want for myself. So
that's my two cents.
Take Care
Joanna
Alberta
http://community.webshots.com/user/exrules

by **lenorel9** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:13:30

Golly, I have about a dozen in active use. They are all big enough to cover
up with. I rotate them though. A couple are hidden away from 12 y.o. DS
who thinks all quilts are his to snuggle up in. He spilled ketchup on a
quilt that my husband's great grandmother made in the '30's. (He is a
special needs kid.) That taught me!

I have quilts on every bed (one or two), several in the living room on a
wonderful wrought iron quilt stand (from a party-deal and I can't remember
the name of it) and one across the back of the couch.

I make quilts for other people too.....have just finished one and am
planning another wedding quilt. By just plugging along they get finished.

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to
> do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He
> has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working
> on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined
> for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my
> heart
> into.

> Maureen

by **teleflor** » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:58:37

That's one of the reasons why I only do small quilts. My house isn't big
enough to store bed quilts, not that I've ever managed to actually finish
one! Plus I have 8 or 9 bed quilts my Grandmas made.

Cindy

Quote:

> Yesterday was President's Day and since I didn't have to work, I spent the
> afternoon quilting. As I was working on the binding for my Lone Star
> wallhanging, I showed it off to David.

> He likes the quilt and then asked that question: "What are you going to
> do
> with it?"

> I don't have an answer for that. Because we have slightly different
> aesthetic senses around here. I would quite happily cover every surface
> around here in quilts, David feels that there are enough our already. He
> has
> specifically asked that I not cover every wall with quilts. I'm further
> hampered by the fact that most of the time, I spend so much time working
> on a
> quilt that I fall in love with it and really don't want to let it go.

> So what do I do with all the quilts I make that really are not destined
> for
> someone else, like baby quilts are? I've given a quilt or two to some
> family and friends who've just not appreciated the work that goes into it.
> That is not a feeling I want after I finish something that I've put my
> heart
> into.

> Maureen

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