I make quilts because I can’t not make them. But, once finished, I am more in love with the next quilt. Finished quilts tend to end up in my closet. It seems that I am not finished with the urge to tidy up because I can no longer ignore the shelves stuffed with quilts.
It began with the need to take better photos of my quilts. As I unload the shelves, I’ve found quilts that I haven’t seen in years, like this Amish pinwheel. It’s one of the few that I kept from before Linda and I started Piece O’ Cake in 1994. I had time to hand quilt back in the day!
I gave away most of the quilts that I made before-POC. I’ve given quilts away since then, but I kept way too many made for books and patterns. I thought that I might need them in the future! Well, the future is here and I don’t need to keep them all. What to do with the quilts that need a new home?
Several are finding new homes with my friends. It’s easier than I thought it would be to choose the right quilt for a particular person — it’s a lot like the wand choosing the wizard. Giving quilts is one of the funnest things ever. I LOVE putting a quilt-smile on a friend’s face.
I know that I will run out of quilts before I run out of friends to give them to, but that’s OK. There will be more quilts. And there are quilts that don’t fit anyone I know — those are traveling with me and will be offered for sale. One this is for sure, I’m done stuffing the closet!
The Daisy quilt, above, was made for a magazine article for Rodale Press. Or maybe it was for inclusion in a book.
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I have this very same problem. We should trade!! LOL
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I love the daisy quilt.
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I am so glad you put your blog on Facebook. Always puts a smile on my face.
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Thank you for that. I do try :-).
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Loving the daisy quilt. By the time Spring rolls around, I am drawn to bright colors and the daisy quilt is just perfect. Makes me happy just to look at it!!!
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Oh my goodness Becky! I do the same thing! I look back at finished quilts and feel “finished” with them. On to the next one. I thought it was just me….have fun handing them out!
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I just love all your quilts. They always make me smile!
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The Daisy Quilt is very beautiful. Love all the colors.
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I’d love a pattern for the Daisy Quilt
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This quilt is a beauty. I’m sure your friends are over the moon getting one of your quilts.must be hard letting some of them go. Wish I was on your friend list.
Hope it keeps going well for me.
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