I go down rabbit holes occasionally–this morning it was quilting reels on Instagram. A post from Stitchin’ Heaven, https://stitchinheaven.com was right on! The reel illustrated the five personality types of quilters.
- The Perfectionist–plans out every detail, owns many tools and finishes one quilt at a time
2. The Project starter–has many quilts that are in various stages of completion
3. The Scrap hoarder–saves even the smallest piece of fabric; it might be just what you need later.
4. The Impulse starter-falls in love with a new pattern; gets the fabric and starts immediately, will worry about finishing it later.
5. The Fabric collector-“adopts” fabric because it is unique, or beautiful, or on sale, or it would just be good to have it on hand.
I recognized myself in three of the five categories. I am not a perfectionist, universal truth! And for the past three years I have focused on all the fabric I had collected in the past. Therefore, I am a reformed Fabric Collector–more or less.
I refuse to count the number of unfinished quilts I have, so definitely I am a Project Starter. I do eventually finish most of them. Yes, I am a scrap hoarder! I have taken fabric out of the trash can deemed too small to keep by my fellow quilters. BUT, the last five quilts I have made are from scraps!!
And I am an Impulse Starter..I saw this pattern a couple of weeks ago. I love house blocks. I have made several wallhangings and table runners using the house block. And wonky starts are fun to make. AND, it would be a perfect scrap quilt!!!
So I purchased the pattern and started immediately!
And here it is now on my design wall! I just need to make nine more star blocks and the all the blocks will be done! This isn’t the final layout. Did I put all the “dull” blocks in the center?
I suspected I had multiple personalities! Which group do you fall into?
This past week we had a variety of projects finished and brought to the Church. I am so grateful we have different tastes and preferences. All these different items are what makes our fall quilt sale so fun to shop!
Are you ready for Spring? Two items will make you want to decorate for Spring.
This would be perfect on your dining table–The half-square triangles are soft spring colors. The table runner is 18.5″ x 32″, machine quilted and washable. $40
Add a pot of Hyacinths and you can forget it is still winter.
And of course, the Easter Rabbit needs a table runner to place his basket of chocolate eggs. This multi-stripe carrot table runner is $25. We all need our carrots!
The newest member of the hand quilters group brought in two aprons made from tablecloths!
This apron has adjustable straps made from recycled denim and the pockets are from jeans! The pot holders match the apron. The pot holders are easy to use with the pockets on the back allowing one to slip their hand in to give a better grip. The apron and two matching potholders are $25.
Can’t you just smell the apple pie or applesauce made from the fall apple harvest? The straps are also adjustable on this apron and the two matching pot holders are included. $25
We have lots of different up upcycled denim pot holder available to purchase. They are sturdy and just the right size.
We had about a dozen flakes of snow last night…not enough to make snow people. But these snow people do not need a snow storm. They will bring a smile to your face no matter the weather outside. Machine quilted and washable. 15″ x 45″. $45
We have been watching Shirley work on this beauty for several weeks. Every time I see it, I think of ceramic tiles from somewhere exotic. I am sure the pattern designer used a floor tile for inspiration.
The quilt is 58″ x 58″. The quilt is machine quilted and the binding is hand sewn.
The backing compliments the front, but has an entirely different look.
$200
As I mentioned before, the Quilts Etc. Sale in October has such a great variety of quilty items due to the many different personality types in Quilters at First. Our individual preferences and styles are showcased here and at the Sale. Save October 15, 16 and 17 to attend the Quilts Etc. Sale to see if something doesn’t match your tastes!
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