I've been quilting for a lifetime, literally, and have come to the conclusion that we do what we love in part because it challenges us to learn. Anyone who quilts can attest to the idea of learning about fabric and supplies, blocks and backings, sewing and making.
I'm exploring the other things that quilting teaches.
Erica's Hot Pink Girl |
Jack jumped over the candlestick |
Always though, I'd come back to an easy quilt. It's a great way to quilt while my brain rests and thinks up new quilts. Funny how that works.
The simplicity part. There are times when a simple quilt is the only way to go. Four-patches and nine-patches--straightforward, easy, controlled or scrappy...none it matters except the quilt.
Sophie's Quilt (with 5 Babuska babies) |
Don't get me wrong, I love dreaming up new ideas and creating quilts with hidden meanings. Art quilts are my current rave. But I always come back to simple.
Quilting teaches me...
3 comments:
Simple quilts can be a great way to set off a special fabric and make it shine!
Not all quilts are simple, of course -- many pieces, many colors. Sometimes after I make a busy quilt I just want the quiet peace of making a simple quilt. I started this year that way. And then, of course, there't the quiet simplicity of quilting a simple quilt. Simple is perfect when our lives are too busy.
This is such a good idea for a series of posts, Mary. I am very much enjoying them and they are giving me pause for thought too.
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