How long did that take?

Tonight's profoundidity. I was wandering through an old QNM and sort of read an article entitled 'How long did that take?', a question that pops up often along our quilting journey. The writer decided that every quilt we create has the benefit of every quilt beforehand. "Yes," I thought, "that is so true." There might be one or two along the way where we learn nothing, but usually we improve a skill or make a mistake and bring that along with us to the next endeavor. Might even carry it with us over to dressmaking or arranging a bouquet. So. I was just looking at the latest crib quilt here. The points are every one absolutely perfect. The colors: pure white, dark blue and tomato red - dazzling. I used gray thread when I joined the white pieces. It shows. Everytime I made that mistake, it shows. Baby won't care but I won't ever do that again. The next quilt won't take as long as this one did. Polly

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Polly Esther
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That is so profound I can't hardly stand it! Lots of times when a quilt is finished, I heave a sigh of relief and think I won't ever have to make another one like that. Then find myself years later, going through the binder of saved designs, thinking I vaguely remember doing that one and wouldn't it be interesting to try it ......in batiks! in monochrome! with applique vines! in mini blocks alternating with pinwheels! We are truly insane. But you're right, the next one takes a bit less time. Roberta in D

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Roberta

Polly,

Just curious - do you ever choose color schemes based on the psychology of color vs. the age of the infant, and if so, do you do something different on the back for a younger/older age to make the quilt sort of reversible depending on the baby's age?

Doc

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Dr. Zachary Smith

Yes. Age or mood. The last time I was walking a squalling baby, (the youngest great-grandbaby) he hushed when he spied a bowl of red berries. He studied it for a very long time. Sometimes I feel the need to quilt pastels but if so, the backing is always something interesting for a little fellow learning to focus those beautiful eyes. Polly

Just curious - do you ever choose color schemes based on the psychology of color vs. the age of the infant, and if so, do you do something different on the back for a younger/older age to make the quilt sort of reversible depending on the baby's age?

Doc

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Polly Esther

You know, I mostly make baby quilts for the parents. Few of mine are for newborns. Most are for slightly older tots. But regardless, I make the quilt to give Mom and Dad a smile and a gorgeous background for baby photos. Yeah, I know, it's silly. But that's just how I do it. At least for the people I know, and thus know for sure that baby will have plenty of stimulation and lots of cheap blankets to leak on and that the quilt I make will become a cherished piece that will start sleeping with baby when s/he is old enough not to be in danger from bed clothing. When I make quilts to donate, different story. Lots of bright red, like Polly said. But not all over. Just in places where little eyes can see it, follow a little red line, or focus here and here and here again. Bright colors against other bright solids. Lots of contrasts. Basic shapes. And soft/warm. I want those to be used to comfort little ones and give them everything I can give.

Polly, I think nobody on earth but you will see that gray thread. And yes, every quilt takes years to get where it is. I like that way of thinking. Of course, when I'm learning a new technique or pushing out into new territory, some part of the clock gets set back to Zero O'clock. That's the wonderful part about quilts. Always something new to learn. :)

Sunny

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Sunny

I once read a good response for the "how long" question is "no one asks how long did it take to catch that fish".

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idahoqltr

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