If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
"Lakaya M. Peeples" wrote in message ... depends...quilt in a day....machine. quilt for a lifetime....with meaning....hand. quilt in a hurry with that hand touch...machine piece--hand quilt. I'm sorry to see people are that judgemental. This may be the way you see *your* quilts, but because someone is a machine quilter (I am not, but that doesn't matter) doesn't mean they put any less love into their quilt than I do with my handquilting. I've made a quilt by hand that had NO love in it at all (I called it an obigation quilt) but, does it make it any better than if someone had MQed it? I doubt it. I didn't like that quilt from beginning to end, but it was hand quilted. Quilt in a hurry if I machine piece? How about, the only way the quilt will get done if I machine piece? As non-judgemental as possible, Marijke |
Ads |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
What comes easier to you ? I personally do all machine sewing but that is
only because I can't fiddle with needles for long periods of times as my left and right hand don't always want to co ordinate. -- Jules "sbeep" wrote in message om... I am a beginner in quilting and I haven't really got to far in making one, just have my blocks cut out. Before I start putting my blocks together which is better on making a quilt, hand sewn or a sewing machine? |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
I would think unless you walk or ride the wagon or horse into
town to get supplies than its sort of machine work too? Those who think machine work is not acceptable are not familiar with fine machine work. When people first started buying home sewing machines (they did without a lot to afford machines) they often put machine stitching where it could be seen because they were so proud of the sewing machine. I guess we are looking at the pendulum swing? Taria Kathy Applebaum wrote: Lakaya M. Peeples wrote: so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. Gosh, we aren't just a little prejudiced against machine work, are we? *grin* -- Kathy Applebaum (Woodland, CA) Longarm Machine Quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps (remove the obvious to reply) -- Please visit my web page at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/taria/index.htm See my Siberian Cat, Lilly, at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/lillypage/lillycat.htm |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
I've made lots of quilts for family, made by machine, all made with love.
My hands don't allow me to do that much hand work. According to your criteria - since I made all my quilts by machine they didn't have any love in them. Not true!!!!!!!!!!! -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "Lakaya M. Peeples" wrote in message ... depends...quilt in a day....machine. quilt for a lifetime....with meaning....hand. quilt in a hurry with that hand touch...machine piece--hand quilt. I have done all of these. mostly I like my hand stitching better...as it is better for me...its my 'de-stressor' and its small and portable until you do your completion. Current project must be done in a month from now....machine piecing..hand tying, and a minimal of quilting is the way I am going to go, cuz its my daughters 'college-going' gift....something to remind her that when college is done...home awaits. she is going to school 4 hours away....that's kinda my way of saying don't go a few states away, but if you do....remember the love this thing took to make. which is why at least some of it has to be done by hand. I also made her some hand knit socks in a pattern she didn't even know she was picking out for herself...she said 'ooooooooo who's lucky enough to get those?' I said 'what you kidding....I'm not making for you, it will take forever' (which it did....but that's part of the surprise) and 56 cents. (penny for her thoughts, quarters for a call, and all of her mommy's love) so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. peepla "sbeep" wrote in message om... I am a beginner in quilting and I haven't really got to far in making one, just have my blocks cut out. Before I start putting my blocks together which is better on making a quilt, hand sewn or a sewing machine? |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
I've made quilts both ways and with and without love. Some have actually
been pure HELL to finish just because I just plain didn't like the person and resented having to do the project. *All of these projects were the ones that dh volunteered my services for and quoted a very small fee that he'd overheard me give to a close friend.* I was NOT happy with him or the person receiving the quilt at all. lol Shelly "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I've made lots of quilts for family, made by machine, all made with love. My hands don't allow me to do that much hand work. According to your criteria - since I made all my quilts by machine they didn't have any love in them. Not true!!!!!!!!!!! -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "Lakaya M. Peeples" wrote in message ... depends...quilt in a day....machine. quilt for a lifetime....with meaning....hand. quilt in a hurry with that hand touch...machine piece--hand quilt. I have done all of these. mostly I like my hand stitching better...as it is better for me...its my 'de-stressor' and its small and portable until you do your completion. Current project must be done in a month from now....machine piecing..hand tying, and a minimal of quilting is the way I am going to go, cuz its my daughters 'college-going' gift....something to remind her that when college is done...home awaits. she is going to school 4 hours away....that's kinda my way of saying don't go a few states away, but if you do....remember the love this thing took to make. which is why at least some of it has to be done by hand. I also made her some hand knit socks in a pattern she didn't even know she was picking out for herself...she said 'ooooooooo who's lucky enough to get those?' I said 'what you kidding....I'm not making for you, it will take forever' (which it did....but that's part of the surprise) and 56 cents. (penny for her thoughts, quarters for a call, and all of her mommy's love) so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. peepla "sbeep" wrote in message om... I am a beginner in quilting and I haven't really got to far in making one, just have my blocks cut out. Before I start putting my blocks together which is better on making a quilt, hand sewn or a sewing machine? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 7/10/03 |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
I will NOT quit quilting just cause I can't DO by hand (nope, not even a
button). I'm just very very pleased that I can USE the SM once again : ) Seems like my 'to do for' list is longer NOW than it has ever been ; ) Do have a Pro Quilter that does my quilting--more than ONE way to do a quilt. Butterfly (IT's a QUILT and it's finished and that is ALL that matters ; ) Donna in Idaho wrote: I've made lots of quilts for family, made by machine, all made with love. My hands don't allow me to do that much hand work. According to your criteria - since I made all my quilts by machine they didn't have any love in them. Not true!!!!!!!!!!! |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Ok, I've been thinking about this. I think any
quilts that don't have any love in them should be sent to me. (I am trying to learn to beg here) Taria, not nearly as good as LN at this! Donna in Idaho wrote: I've made lots of quilts for family, made by machine, all made with love. My hands don't allow me to do that much hand work. According to your criteria - since I made all my quilts by machine they didn't have any love in them. Not true!!!!!!!!!!! -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "Lakaya M. Peeples" wrote in message ... depends...quilt in a day....machine. quilt for a lifetime....with meaning....hand. quilt in a hurry with that hand touch...machine piece--hand quilt. I have done all of these. mostly I like my hand stitching better...as it is better for me...its my 'de-stressor' and its small and portable until you do your completion. Current project must be done in a month from now....machine piecing..hand tying, and a minimal of quilting is the way I am going to go, cuz its my daughters 'college-going' gift....something to remind her that when college is done...home awaits. she is going to school 4 hours away....that's kinda my way of saying don't go a few states away, but if you do....remember the love this thing took to make. which is why at least some of it has to be done by hand. I also made her some hand knit socks in a pattern she didn't even know she was picking out for herself...she said 'ooooooooo who's lucky enough to get those?' I said 'what you kidding....I'm not making for you, it will take forever' (which it did....but that's part of the surprise) and 56 cents. (penny for her thoughts, quarters for a call, and all of her mommy's love) so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. peepla "sbeep" wrote in message om... I am a beginner in quilting and I haven't really got to far in making one, just have my blocks cut out. Before I start putting my blocks together which is better on making a quilt, hand sewn or a sewing machine? -- Please visit my web page at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/taria/index.htm See my Siberian Cat, Lilly, at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/lillypage/lillycat.htm |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
You know how it is these days - time = money and money = love. At
least that's what a lot of folks think these days. Ronnie In article , taria wrote: I would think unless you walk or ride the wagon or horse into town to get supplies than its sort of machine work too? Those who think machine work is not acceptable are not familiar with fine machine work. When people first started buying home sewing machines (they did without a lot to afford machines) they often put machine stitching where it could be seen because they were so proud of the sewing machine. I guess we are looking at the pendulum swing? Taria Kathy Applebaum wrote: Lakaya M. Peeples wrote: so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. Gosh, we aren't just a little prejudiced against machine work, are we? *grin* -- Kathy Applebaum (Woodland, CA) Longarm Machine Quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps (remove the obvious to reply) |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
Thats the point where your DH gets to go back to the person and admit red
faced that dear Wife doesnt work that cheaply after all, that he misunderstood, and if they still want a quilt it will cost them XXX dollars. DH wouldnt make same mistake twice, LOL! Diana -- http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "Shelly" glass angel at charter dot net wrote in message ... I've made quilts both ways and with and without love. Some have actually been pure HELL to finish just because I just plain didn't like the person and resented having to do the project. *All of these projects were the ones that dh volunteered my services for and quoted a very small fee that he'd overheard me give to a close friend.* I was NOT happy with him or the person receiving the quilt at all. lol Shelly "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I've made lots of quilts for family, made by machine, all made with love. My hands don't allow me to do that much hand work. According to your criteria - since I made all my quilts by machine they didn't have any love in them. Not true!!!!!!!!!!! -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "Lakaya M. Peeples" wrote in message ... depends...quilt in a day....machine. quilt for a lifetime....with meaning....hand. quilt in a hurry with that hand touch...machine piece--hand quilt. I have done all of these. mostly I like my hand stitching better...as it is better for me...its my 'de-stressor' and its small and portable until you do your completion. Current project must be done in a month from now....machine piecing..hand tying, and a minimal of quilting is the way I am going to go, cuz its my daughters 'college-going' gift....something to remind her that when college is done...home awaits. she is going to school 4 hours away....that's kinda my way of saying don't go a few states away, but if you do....remember the love this thing took to make. which is why at least some of it has to be done by hand. I also made her some hand knit socks in a pattern she didn't even know she was picking out for herself...she said 'ooooooooo who's lucky enough to get those?' I said 'what you kidding....I'm not making for you, it will take forever' (which it did....but that's part of the surprise) and 56 cents. (penny for her thoughts, quarters for a call, and all of her mommy's love) so it depends. if you are making it for love....hand it somewhere. for utilitarian purposes, ex: keeping very warm, cold winter, and low budget....machine the thing. peepla "sbeep" wrote in message om... I am a beginner in quilting and I haven't really got to far in making one, just have my blocks cut out. Before I start putting my blocks together which is better on making a quilt, hand sewn or a sewing machine? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 7/10/03 |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
No, no, youre being far to modest here. That was worthy of applause.
Sniff, its so wonderful when they grow up isnt it LN? Diana, who has no quilts to send..sorry.. I dont do quilts for anything but love... -- http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "taria" wrote in message ... Ok, I've been thinking about this. I think any quilts that don't have any love in them should be sent to me. (I am trying to learn to beg here) Taria, not nearly as good as LN at this! |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
HOW RUBBER STAMPS ARE MADE & how i made $$$ - I AM SELLING MY MACHINE AND METAL SHEETS | Nintendo DS 4 Sale | Rubberstamps | 3 | November 28th 04 12:28 PM |
Sewing machine feet for trade, Singer and others. | Dr. Landerstein | Marketplace | 0 | March 21st 04 04:52 PM |
Old Sewing Machine Advice | Diana Curtis | Beads | 9 | August 22nd 03 06:01 AM |