Another Avenue of Expression

Welcome!


I'm still quilting.  I'm really enjoying it!  Like knitting, it's hard to explain they "why's".  I've tried several times while I've been typing here, and I can't explain it.  


It's not just a craft, or a hobby.  It's an expression of myself.  When I make and/or give a hand made gift, it's an expression of me.  


There so much more to it, even the connection with history, the satisfaction the industrious act of creating something gives that I can't put into words.  Even the spiritual lessons learned.


I really don't have any new pictures of the quilt.  My digital camera is broken, so I have to take pictures from my cell phone, and you really can't see the detail of the stitches, (this is not necessarily a bad thing).


I'm calling this quilt the Peace and Love quilt, because that is what the doves and hearts that I'm quilting into the blocks symbolize to me, (I didn't think of that at the time, I was just looking for easy templates to trace out and learn on).  


At first I was just making this as a throw for the living room, but now I feel to give it to dd#3.  Her middle name is Hope, so it's a perfect match!

Each of the children want a quilt, so I'll have to get moving.  I've got a lot to learn!


I've been doing a lot of reading, of different books, and quilting magazines, and resources on the web.  

My next quilt I hope to hand piece, (this one was pieced on the machine).


I've even practiced a little quilting without a hoop, while the children played at the park.

Who said quilting isn't portable?


Thank you for visiting!