| Quilting Tips |
Top 10 Reasons to Display a Quilt in a Show
1. It motivates you to complete projects. It pushes all of us to get
something completely finished, including the binding, label and sleeve.
2. It makes you take your work/art/craft more seriously. If it is for a show
you will fix that sloppy seam or crooked corner, and you are happier with
your work
3. All quilts are beautiful and it feels good to share that beauty with others.
It’s a chance to unfold them and let their light shine.
4. People get to know you as a quilter. They may know you as a teacher,
mom, accountant, or by whatever is your profession, but when they see
your quilts they know you as a creator.
5. You get to see your work from a different perspective. Seeing your quilt
in a show it is like seeing it for the first time.
6. Sharing your own self-expressions can encourage and inspire creativity
in others. The creativity you inspire in others may, in turn, inspire you.
7. It is a good time to take pictures of your quilts for documentation.
8. Entering a quilt show is an accomplishment, and everyone who does
should pat themselves on the back and take a bow!
9. This is a celebration of quilting. Revel with others who enjoy quilting.
10. Remember, it’s all about stitching and having a great time!
1. It motivates you to complete projects. It pushes all of us to get
something completely finished, including the binding, label and sleeve.
2. It makes you take your work/art/craft more seriously. If it is for a show
you will fix that sloppy seam or crooked corner, and you are happier with
your work
3. All quilts are beautiful and it feels good to share that beauty with others.
It’s a chance to unfold them and let their light shine.
4. People get to know you as a quilter. They may know you as a teacher,
mom, accountant, or by whatever is your profession, but when they see
your quilts they know you as a creator.
5. You get to see your work from a different perspective. Seeing your quilt
in a show it is like seeing it for the first time.
6. Sharing your own self-expressions can encourage and inspire creativity
in others. The creativity you inspire in others may, in turn, inspire you.
7. It is a good time to take pictures of your quilts for documentation.
8. Entering a quilt show is an accomplishment, and everyone who does
should pat themselves on the back and take a bow!
9. This is a celebration of quilting. Revel with others who enjoy quilting.
10. Remember, it’s all about stitching and having a great time!
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| If you have 5 minutes to spare before you have to leave the house, set the timer. Then you can sew without spending that 5 minutes looking at the clock. You'll be amazed at how much you can get accomplished in 5 minutes. There are small timers that you can purchase at the hardware stores that clip on to your clothes. |
Old Fabric Put to Use
If you have fabrics you know you'll never use in a
quilt project, try combining them to make pillow
cases which can also be used for storing and
transporting quilts. They make great re-useable gift
bags, too, when you sew a ribbon tie in one
side-seam.
If you have fabrics you know you'll never use in a
quilt project, try combining them to make pillow
cases which can also be used for storing and
transporting quilts. They make great re-useable gift
bags, too, when you sew a ribbon tie in one
side-seam.