WHAT'S YOUR QUILTING STYLE?
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Have you thought about your quilting STYLE???? I just mean modern or traditional or bright or muted colors. I mean have you really thought about what gives you the inspiration to keep on quilting? Let's talk about process vs. project quilting and you let me know which one YOU are!
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I’m all about the process. I like to dabble in lots of projects at a time. When I get tired of one, then I switch back to another. Sometimes it’s how things fit with life. My creative time helps me to decompress from my crazy job. Sometimes what I really need is lots of handwork. Sometimes I have the need for speed and want to just piece for days.
Completely relateable!
I am more of a process girl! I love playing with fabric!
I love folding and ironing and handling my fabric collection in general, too!
My favorite is buying and planning but...then move on to my next project!!
I love the shopping and planning!
I am both. I love getting the fabrics together and I enjoy the process. Usually, I have a pattern, but I never use what the designer chooses. I shop my stash first, and then buy what I need to finish.
The past year I have been a project quilter. I have been making baby quilts for friends and family, and graduation quilts for my grandson (Cluck Cluck Sew’s Basketball) and for a family friend. She loves flowers and orange so I chose a fat quarter bundle of Kaffe Fasset’s florals. I had fun shopping for both of them. I love the idea of sew alongs and mysteries, but I hardly ever finish what I start.
So maybe I am a project person; I’m not sure. 😂
It will require a lot of dedication for me to stick to the July sew along but honestly, I need that for a distraction from what's happening in my real life.
@@PattymacMakes I understand about needing a distraction. Quilting is our therapy. As my friends say, “It’s cheaper than a psychiatrist”, and it is. It’s nice that we can create something beautiful even though life around us is hard. I’m praying for you and your friend.
Until I listened to your explanations, I thought I was a project quilter but I now see that I'm definitely a process quilter. I totally love doing all the steps in a project and have many, many projects started and travel a lot between the projects. It seems like I get a bunch of projects done within a short period of time after months and years of no completions. But I'm totally enjoying working on the projects, even though it taking a long time to finish them.
The UFOs become like old friends when you pick them back up!
I think I am more of a process quilter. I do enjoy finishing a project but the process is what I enjoy most.
Same!
I only allow my self three unfinished projects at a time. When one is finished I can start another. To many unfinished makes me feel like a failure.
That's a fantastic suggestion!
Love today's video!!! I am DEFINITELY a Project quilter... but that is my personality. Because of this, I feel more stress than relaxation when quilting. I eventually want to head towards the other side...😂
I can see that would add to the stress!! I love to just play and sew stuff. That's why I wound up with all those 16 patch blocks.
Can you be both? I do one project at a time and thoroughly enjoy all the steps. I love reading, but never start a new book until I’m done with the previous one. When I knit, I don’t even look for a new pattern until I’m done with the present project, but at the same time I love learning new ways to do something. I finished a quilt yesterday and on Sunday, I’m doing a virtual quilting retreat with 2 projects. I’ve never done any kind of retreat and see this as a learning process. But on Monday, I’m starting a sew along mystery quilt that will go for 5 weeks…totally out of my comfort zone to work on more than one project at a time, but thinking I will enjoy learning new skills at the same time.
I'd love to hear how it goes after you've had that time to try the new approach!
I am definitely a project quilter 😊😊
Great place to be!
I am all over the place. more like a project quilter. I love fabric. I love the colors. I joy the giving. I do a lot of charity quilts., a lot . I also do a lot of art quilts. I also love sewing machines. Yes I have problem. I cut all up front.. Then I gather and go to town.. 💕
Thanks for sharing!!
I just re-watched this video for the third time! I intend to keep watching it for a long extended time because it is so me ! And now I know that it’s perfectly normal to enjoy the process not the end result! I might even procrastinate subconsciously so I will have more time to work on the process !
Oh thank you for that! I thought it was an interesting video idea and I'm glad it resonates with you.
I like it all, start to finish....one step at a time. Looking at fabric and imagining what can it become....and the contentment you feel when it's finished. Thank you for sharing.
Yes! Thank you!
I have process crafts and product crafts … if I need to feel successful and maybe have less bandwidth I choose a process craft - coloring, crochet, or macrame. If I have the energy and attitude to deal with variability and potential frustration I do my product crafts - quilting, paper crafts, or jewelry. My process crafts I can jump into quickly, they’re predictable, and success is guaranteed. Usually simple, repeated steps. I get to the end whenever I do, no rush. For my project craft the journey can be enjoyable but the value is in the product. It often takes more set up, follows an unknown path, and involves fixing or changing along the way. I need to have the mental resources to be able to roll with that and still find it enjoyable. I find it incredibly helpful to recognize these features so I pick the craft that matches my mood. TFS!
I really like how you split them up like that. Really smart approach!
Thank you for this encouraging and thought provoking video. I feel like I've become much more of a process person in a variety of endeavors. When I was younger I'd work on one embroidery at a time until it was finished. Right now I have several projects going. I have a pain condition and have found that being able to move between projects and different types of tasks helps me stay in control of the pain and keep making progress on things I love to do.
I have a dear friend who has encouraged me that I don't have to make things I don't like. I had made a couple of small bags and then tried a much more complex one and I have felt very overwhelmed by tackling so many new skills all at once. That feeling bled into so many other projects. My friend's and your words of encouragement has helped me decide to let go of that purse and refocus on what I love to make.
Yeah, it's not fun when it's too difficult for your current skill set. I marvel at a lot of those bag projects. I personally keep things pretty simple. I'm so happy you enjoyed this little thought experiment!
I am a project quilter, I am a novice quilter is all about the finish, so I can try a new pattern, but I love the process as well. So, I am a bit of both! Happy Stitching!
Wonderful!
I'm project oriented. I have project boxes stacked on my console beside the dining room table. At this point, there are 8 boxes filled and ready to work through. I have 4 quilt tops ready to go to the long armer, and hopefully, I won't need a lot more baby quilts this year. I have plenty of wedding throws ready to ship out for family members that are getting married.
I'm in awe of quilters like you!! I wish I could get myself together with sort of efficiency.
It depends on the size of the project for me, but that being said I always make a test block for my larger projects to be sure I really want to make it. ❤
That's an excellent tip!
I'm with you, a project. Can I just say, your thumbnail threw me, I scrolled by a couple of times before I realised it was you 😊
Thanks. for that feedback! I wonder if that's hitting a bunch of people like that? I didn't take any specific picture of myself and opted for the model and maybe that's throw people off.
I am definitely a project quilter. But life often interferes with meeting a specific deadline. I have a lot of beautiful fabric meant for specific projects for specific people. And probably more than I will complete in my lifetime. As I am working on a project, I do enjoy the process of making too! Thanks, Patty
Thank you for your comment!
I’m more of a project quilter, but I’m slightly in between. I guess I’m sometimes all over the place! Definitely something to mull over!
I think a lot of us can relate to this!
I started laughing when you started talking about project quilters. You need to talk to Lora B (fellow UA-cam quilter). She cuts all of her blocks, labels them by number, and makes one block of each block grouping to put on her display board. You two are so different and yet so enjoyable to watch and learn from. As for me, I'm anal (must come from working with engineers) and definitely a project person. Having said that, I may three, four, five things going at the same time, but I'm a project person.
I have such a hard time staying organized. it's just incredibly difficult for me to maintain it. I love when I have it done but keeping it together is really tough for me.
Project quilter. I need to finish a project before starting another I don’t cut up all pieces, but I will complete before starting another
That is such a smart way to manage chaos!
I’m not sure where I fall in this realm. I love designing in EQ8 and then making my creation. However I also believe this “pattern” is just a guideline and change things up along the way. I love the creative process and incorporate other crafts into my quilts. I love to paint my own fabrics. On the flip side I have lots of grandchildren who make special requests so I do follow those patterns once I’ve gotten them designed. I don’t do well with starting and finishing a project before starting another one. Actually I usually have three or four going at once. Since I have joint problems that prevent me from either sitting in one place or standing for extended periods, I tend to bounce from my piecing machine, my cutting table, my sit down midarm quilting machine and my design wall. The entire process is like nourishment for me. Another however - my sense of accomplishment when I finish a project is so fulfilling. Putting those last stitches in that binding gives me joy. So Pattymac… I’m new here and I’m counting on you to help define my quilting style. 😊 I’ve watched several of your videos today and find your style of presentation enjoyable and informative. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!! The best thing about this discussion of project and process is that there isn't a wrong answer. It's just what works for YOU.
Funny that you mention this topic. I was absolutely a process knitter, and I’ve carried that into my quilting by managing multiple projects at a time. That said I love a finished project just as much.
Same!!! Generally anyway. Right now my personal life is kind of a disaster, so I have odds and ends going every where. Hoping to settle down soon and finish some of these things.
I am the project person. I have to finish one project at a time. I can’t have something undone. I just purchased fabric to make the Classic Coffee Cake quilt. Requires 2 blocks. I am so excited to get started on it! 😂❤
I admire your committment!
I am both, process and project person.
Best of both worlds!!
I am sooo much a process quilter! I love this topic. I cannot to save my souls make a deadline. I joke around I am going to be late for my own funeral.
I get bored with projects if they are repeated blocks, so I stop and start a new quilt. I love the how to make it , if I have to cut all fabric at once I am gone! To overwhelming. Then I forget what I cut it for and why.
I am dyslexic, so for me to look at a pattern and duplicate is so very hard if the instructions are not written in sections. I was in a class for paper foundation block, I started crying because I could not replicate it. My instructor was a retired home economics teacher and she told me go walk around and come back, she sat down and showed me the process and how to do it not just copy cut sew and next. I love foundation paper piecing!!
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I've never been diagnosed with dyslexia and I don't ever have issues with turning things around UNTIL it comes time to rotate blocks and the like. I so easily get it confused so I try to only do one ideally at at time, or a couple. Yeah "walking it off" really helps clear out the over load! Thanks for the input!
Interesting, something to think about!
Thanks for that feedback!
I seem to have one foot in each camp. I love looking at patterns, creating a pattern, and figuring out what color palette I want (it's not uncommon for me to color a few different color palettes and/or layouts before choosing the final design). The ones that aren't chosen are inspiration for later. When it's time for fabric shopping, I lose track of time finding just the right combination for the project. Once I have what I need, I'm all about the cutting and organizing of the pieces. This way, when I have time to sew, I can see progress more quickly. The more blocks that I complete, the more it keeps my excitement to see the project finished.
I love your process approach to projects!!
I enjoy each step along the way. Choose the fabric, find a pattern or make my own, putting it together, finishing the quilt and gifting it. That is the icing on the cake, seeing the expression on the face of the recipient. I don't label it, I just have fun.
Loved your video, Patty. I think I'm a little of both to be honest. When I'm not quilting I'm crocheting and I've made a few afghans for Project Linus. With that I'm definitely project oriented, it gives me a goal and I can stay focused. But with quilting I'm more process oriented like you. Plus, who wants to go through the effort of all that cutting, etc. only to lose interest halfway through. I prefer to make a block or two to see if it's worth the effort.
That's a smart tactic actually. I haven't knitted in ages, but I sure did love it for a time. I was also a monagamous knitter!
I’m definitely a project person. I like to end up with a finished project. That’s what satisfies me. Plus, I need the structure of the pattern/directions because it organizes me. I am rather random and need external structure to keep me on track.
That's fantastic you figured out exactly what works for you!
@@PattymacMakesI have to do everything that way. My mind often feels like a jumbled mess of thoughts. I just leap from one to another. This is a coping strategy I’ve developed so I can get things done. 🤗
I’m definitely a process person! I’m not as productive as I’d like to be but now I have an idea why that is so. Thanks for the information. It will definitely help me.
You are so welcome!
More of a project quilter. I enjoy the fabric as I do it, but more important to me to get it done. I never have more than one quilt project going because it is too important to me, to get it finished.
That's actually the BEST way to get things finished. I generally force myself to stay on one thing until it's complete so I have completed tutorials etc to share with you, but lately with all the uproar in my personal life I just can't seem to get anything done. I do like your methodology of sticking to one thing until finished. Someday I'll get back to that. Soon I hope.
Process... many projects on the go..hop from one to another but do finish if a hard deadline.
Cutting is one of my favourite things to do making a pattern quilt. Designing my own is a on the fly process. I just wish i had a person to clean up after the distruction of creating....
LOL!!! It always looks like a massacre!
I'm both! I like the process ,and when for example a baby quilt must be done I can do this too.I often donat quilt tops,because I like to sew mutch more ,than mashin quilting.15 min on a Projekt a day,helps to get things done😊😅.Thanks
I think that's a great approach!
I am a process quilter but do enjoy an occasional project of making a specific quilt for a specific person that includes a deadline. Without a deadline or person I don’t completely finish things after piecing blocks. I have quite a few tops that need borders and then quilted and binding.
I can totally relate to this.
Enjoyed your video. Haven't ever really thought about what kind of quilter I was but thanks to you I'm a process quilter. Love the feel of the fabric, colors etc, have a hard time finishing projects.❤
I always think it's interesting to understand these different personality traits about ourselves.
I am so project quilting but solo, no quilt alongs. However, when I get to the “quilting” portion (sewing the sandwich) I start thinking about and designing my next quilt. I enjoy the whole process.
I've never been successful with any sort of make along, regardless of craft. I'm still going to attempt sharing one in July. I'm already very behind on it, but I'm still going to try.
I'm a process person. I put off completing the project because I know I will come up against problems like squaring up and everything looking straight.
I generally plow through it anyway and make the best of it.
I definitely lean towards project. I would like to be a process quilter but I don't think that's my nature. It is helpful to know there are different types of quilters/artists, and it's okay. Sometimes we're surrounded by the 'other' type and feel like something is wrong with us and it can be discouraging. Thanks for the discussion.
You are so welcome!
I never really thought about this before. I definitely am very much a process quilter but also lean a little toward the project side too because I like to finish projects and gift them and I am better at completing something if I have a deadline. However, I don't use a lot of patterns and pretty much make stuff up as I go most of the time. LOL. It's really interesting to think about how each of us approaches quilting differently. What a great video! ❤
I also prefer to make up stuff!! LOL Great minds think alike!
Both; it's not cut and dry with each quilt.
EQ8 may be an option. Design your block/quilt in there, it tells you how much fabric to get and gives you cutting instructions.
I do use it. It's pretty good for yardage but I hate the cutting instructions. It is nice to use to play with shapes and colors though.
Great video. I have never considered what type of quilter I am. I only work on one quilt project at a time. My least favorite part is cutting. I typically get that out of the way and then enjoy piecing and watching it come together. As I’m nearing the end of the project, I am in process of researching my next project. Who am I making it for? I search patterns, then fabric. Those are fun process parts to me. I gather my stuff typically b4 finishing the quilt in progress. Just my method. My brain only lets me work on one quilt till it’s complete. Food for thought. Love your videos🤗
Thank you!! I think you have a great approach.
This was helpful! I am totally a process quilter. I don’t like deadlines (never meet them😂) but love putting a new block together and proceed from there😊
I'm exactly the same way!!
Great topic! Totally a project quieter. Don’t mind playing with blocks but feel like a failure if I don’t make them into something. 🤦🏻♀️
I have stacks and stacks of blocks I need to do something with!! LOL
Fun, informative discussion. Learned I'm a project quilter.😊 Thanks❤
Wonderful!
Project quilter all the way. Complete one before starting another.
I used to do mine that way in terms of not starting some thing new until something was finished, but trying to keep up with the demand for projects and videos has me with several unfinished quilt tops these days. My hope is I can package up and send out several to MSQC for quilting at the end of the summer.
This is a very interesting topic!! I find myself leaning hard into process, but can manage a deadline (challenge quilts!) if I have to! I feel like this information gives me permission to have multiple projects in process without GUILT 😊. 😂😂
I always feel better when I make my deadlines but these days I'm not hitting any normal deadlines. I hope this can resolve soon.
I feel like I have both; process & project. I love assembling quilts and I love that I end up with a practical and useful item. I worked in factories when I was young and I love assembly line sewing, it was second nature for me. I use similar skills to put together quilts and I love it.
Thanks for sharing!!
You could always have someone else write the patterns for you ❤
That costs a significant amount of money, so I don't know if I want to make that kind of investment without knowing how something would sell. I had a very easy table runner tech edited and that was $70. I still had to do all the work myself. They simply told me what to work on to make the pattern more cohesive. To actually write the whole pattern would be a few hundred dollars, at least. I love the idea of just handing it off to someone else, but I'm not sure it makes financial sense for me to that. I may just continue to share my ideas and give a little more details in blog posts. But I do appreciate the suggestion!
I am a project sewer with some process leanings.
I need to have a specific reason to buy the fabric, whether it is a quilt, a blouse, a dress, or a skirt.
Once I have the fabric for the quilt, I will cut up all pieces, especially if the precut is variegated, like it is for my daughter's quilt. I need to be able to play with the pieces so I can put the blocks together the way I want them before I sew them together. However, I am a process person in that I use each project as a way to improve my skills. I hate using the same pattern more than one time.I cannot follow tight deadlines as my sew-jo and my physical health are both iffy in terms of when I am able to sit down at my sewing machine and get much done. Finishing projects can be difficult for me as once the top is done, I lose interest.
I also find the pieced top to be the best part! I don't love the actually quilting or the binding either. My dream is to be able to send it out for quilting and finishing. What a joy!
@@PattymacMakes The best, easiest way for me to finish a quilt is the self-binding quilt.Jenny showed it in a video several years ago.
This was a great topic Patty and something to think about...it definitely can help us in our quilting journey! ive thought of different aspects but didnt round in up into a coherent bundle as you have!! thank u
Oh thank you Luann!! I thought it might be fun to talk about.
I'm a process quilter. I always have to finish. I just don't do the deadline.
I'm ready for that kind of lifestyle!
If it's for myself or very personal gift I'm process. Other than that, it's project.😂
That makes TOTAL sense!
My quilting style is…..NOT DONE YET …..LOL
So relateable!!
I think I get the most enjoyment out of buying fabric, what does that make me?
Well buying fabric is a totally separate hobby from using fabric. LOL
Process for me. I machine piece but I hand quilt, needlleturn applique, reverse needturn applique. I don't have to make a quilt quickly.
What a joy!! I'm constantly on a deadline making items for videos or blog posts, which is hard for me. I still enjoy the making but not as much if I could just take my time.
Process
I love just enjoying it too
Well, by the sounds of this, I'm definitely NOT a project
I think it's an interesting conversation to think about.