tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post1707302465149314748..comments2024-02-15T04:15:47.110-08:00Comments on Sew Inspired: Dumbing Down Quilting, My ThoughtsVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10088213674978515287noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-83620646438622963852016-10-27T07:17:32.219-07:002016-10-27T07:17:32.219-07:00I am a sixty seven year old quilter. I was ignor...I am a sixty seven year old quilter. I was ignorant until now of all the controversy. I love quilting both Modern and traditional. It is interesting though that in my community Senior center, I had to start a new group. There has been a traditionalist group program going on for 30 years. I joined but, after a year of strict rules, "hand quilting only" and seeing people turned away who wanted to be involved in a group to encourage creativity and companionship, decided to start a group of my own where everyone is welcome. <br /> Needless to say my new group is now larger than the "established 30 year group, ". Which contains mostly those in their late 70's to 90 yrs.<br />Maybe it's the " you can't teach an old dog new tricks." Many in my group are people in my own age bracket, who say, they tired of the dictatorship and lack of fun and growth in the older group. Quilting is quilting and for it to last there has to be growth. I hope All can learn from we baby boomers to be open and accepting, learn from each other and have fun creating. Just call me feeling in the middle, not a gen x, but not an " old biddie" either. LolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03072062166132558199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-15629648373928415502013-01-17T05:13:32.808-08:002013-01-17T05:13:32.808-08:00I agree they are old bags who dont want younger pe...I agree they are old bags who dont want younger people in there circle. I joined our local quilt guild so that i could learn this art of quilting. I attended the meeting and i was treated as if I was an empty chair. So after a year i quit the guild, I started to spend my time in the quilt stores taking classes and teaching myself. I travel the world and love to see the quilts and ideas from all walks of life. I now test quilt patterns for a designer before it goes to market. If I cant figure something out i check you tube or ask a friend I have met along the way. I have jumped in with both feet and my first quilt was for advanced quilters even though I was a beginner, i never knew the difference. I still consider myself as a beginner quilter but I can figure it out. I love to teach others an want to find people to sew with me all the time even though I am a mom who has to fit modern life in those snippits of time I still have hobbies to pursue.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038578468549081051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-46145585736778996532011-10-03T13:17:01.543-07:002011-10-03T13:17:01.543-07:00I agree with the comment made earlier:
"when...I agree with the comment made earlier:<br /><br />"whenever anyone criticizes another's style it's because of her own insecurities."<br /><br />Having hunted down the original post, it seems pretty clear to me that it was motivated by jealousy, because other bloggers receive more attention, and to her mind, their skills don't warrant it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-80290318956816454452011-04-06T06:06:24.069-07:002011-04-06T06:06:24.069-07:00Vicki: I agree ! you 'modern' quilters who...Vicki: I agree ! you 'modern' quilters who blog have made me finally start making quilts last year ! I am 53 , a sewer for about 40 or so (can't remember when I started sewing ... I was young --thanks MOM ! ) I never thought I could do and I never did attempt it all by hand because I knew I'd never finish anything I started . I made 5 quilts for Christmas presents and told my husband that there are some quilters who would not think I'm a quilter since I had a long armer do the quilting part . And I hate to admit it but I did the foldover from the back self-binding because I didn't think I could do binding the 'right way ' ; but I have since then and I DID do it the right way with the help of online tutorials by YOUNG quilters with kids !! hah -- those stuffy folks are WRONG . Thanks ; guess I was venting with you !!!!harleywife57/ Mickey Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852053481875823715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-47574837453610050822011-04-04T17:49:57.730-07:002011-04-04T17:49:57.730-07:00I appreciate your writing. Not everyone has the s...I appreciate your writing. Not everyone has the same tastes and people have a right to their opinions... We learned all the basics back in kindegarten and we should all just remember to get along. If you can't say something nice about something..maybe you should choose to say nothing at all. I applaud you comments.Christine Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864768182290065922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-60967096769450879822011-04-04T11:27:50.522-07:002011-04-04T11:27:50.522-07:00I'm a fifty something quilter who was starting...I'm a fifty something quilter who was starting to feel a bit stifled with traditional quilting. The modern quilting movement sings to me. I found the first modern quilt I made to be much more difficult than a more structured quilt. And fabric selection although important in both is pivotal in modern quilts. I now do both types of quilting and enjoy them both. As far as finding the same quilts on multiple blogs I was feeling that way with traditional quilt blogs. I'm glad there's room in this world for every type of quilt. I enjoy your blog and thanks for giving us a forum to comment on this.Kim Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345536479295097724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-90590291127383789592011-04-04T11:00:01.282-07:002011-04-04T11:00:01.282-07:00Someone else already said it, but I like all quilt...Someone else already said it, but I like all quilts. I got to a lot of quilt shows & you can put money on my photographing a New York Beauty - will I ever make one - DOUBT IT!<br /><br />I like novelties & will continue to try to cram as many as possible into every quilt in my current que.The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-11236477241411902912011-04-04T10:04:50.017-07:002011-04-04T10:04:50.017-07:00I am so thrilled to see a new generation of quilte...I am so thrilled to see a new generation of quilters -- and modern fabrics (although since I lived through the 60s, they are somewhat "retro" to me). I am glad that quilting continues to be popular and that there is yet another style of quilts to admire. While I am mostly a traditional quilter, I love the inspiration coming from these younger quilters because it gives me ideas of quilts I can make for my nieces and nephews (who probably will appreciate the more modern style!)LiahonaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649675385193694957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-72968117681000381222011-04-03T08:24:16.194-07:002011-04-03T08:24:16.194-07:00I spent a few minutes over there...and all I have ...I spent a few minutes over there...and all I have to say is that there always will be an uproar about something I remember back when I was first getting into quilting what a BIG BROOHAHA it was when people began machine quilting their quilts, and then when one won best of show a THE SHOW in Paducah - QUELLE HORROR! ;-)<br /><br />I'm afraid that this "negative nellie" stuff is part of the human species' genome...in every culture, in every genre, there are gonna be people digging their heels in about something. I'd love to see if this will still be true far in the future!Candied Fabricshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959758829749783921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-80153659435750270392011-04-03T05:51:04.633-07:002011-04-03T05:51:04.633-07:00Oh girl! I had no idea! Let me just say that I thi...Oh girl! I had no idea! Let me just say that I think the reason that there has been such revived interest in quilting and other needle work arts, is the fresh approach to the art! Sometimes people associate color with mood and WHO? wants to be that depressing? or joyless? or fun sucking? If I can't learn the craft and have fun while doing it then I'm not interested. I am way past the point of wanting to put up with old self righteous biddies. They have already spent their youthful years doing whatever and now are at a point where they think they can tend to others' knitting.<br />OH MY! who knew that would touch off such a rant from me;o) I'm so with ya! SarahClothed in Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828210264809655172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-38907098680802622042011-04-03T02:59:40.273-07:002011-04-03T02:59:40.273-07:00i am jot really a quilter but have done a small pi...i am jot really a quilter but have done a small pillow size hand sewn quilt, not too greatly either, and a cou[ple of simple quilts...I am so proud of them, because I made them with LOVE..my sister is an amazing quilter, all hand made, her kids are older and she has alot of time, she certainly encouraged my little attempts of quilting....i have 6 kids , younger family and no time...the fact is, like any craft you do it for the love of it, if people are happy with simple quilts that their kids love to wrap their bodies up with because their mummy made it for them, then thats what quilting or crafting is all about...i never really knew anything like this ever happened in the crafting world..take care...xxxMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431497921907185863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-86073113910484809212011-04-02T23:42:05.910-07:002011-04-02T23:42:05.910-07:00Hi. I am a more traditional quilter. New but not s...Hi. I am a more traditional quilter. New but not so new to quilting. I absolutly adore the modern side of quilting. I follow a lot of modern quilter blogs. They inspire me. I have never seen a quilt that I didnt think was beautiful. I have seen quilts that just are not my taste, but that does not mean they aren't beautiful or not worth the time to be admired and recognised. Anything someone puts their time and heart into is something beautiful.Kristalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-17001414874075274342011-04-02T20:37:05.593-07:002011-04-02T20:37:05.593-07:00I'm older and have been quilting for maybe 5 y...I'm older and have been quilting for maybe 5 years. I read a lot of blogs and find so much inspiration in many of them and if the truth be told it mostly comes from the younger quilters. They have fresh ideas and new eyes, but if I want to make a traditional quilt I do. The design of a quilt is up to me and the recipient of the quilt. If it is a gift I try to figure out what I think would please them and sometimes it is a more modern style of quilt. It is very satisfying to give a quilt gift that is appreciated and loved whether traditional or modern in style. I'm thinking these people that feel the need to criticize have to much time on their hands.Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117120180015153341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-81132850969915970762011-04-02T14:05:35.175-07:002011-04-02T14:05:35.175-07:00I'd commented on Jacquie's blog post and t...I'd commented on Jacquie's blog post and to reiterate, I think when it comes to art and quilts, it's all subjective. And I agree that wonky / modern styles can sometimes be more time-consuming because they really are! I can't chain-piece if I'm making each block differently, nor do I actually know what I'm going to end up with most of the time.Audriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473540058216740945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-52192236379675507382011-04-02T12:44:47.303-07:002011-04-02T12:44:47.303-07:00agreed - i think it also boils down to people'...agreed - i think it also boils down to people's personal taste and what they perceive as being easy. Improv is not always easy when you are trying to fit a lot of different fabric patterns / shapes together. I also don't think my only opportunity to improve my skills is by doing an advanced 'traditional' pattern - i believe my brain works even harder dreaming up my own design and then figuring out how to make it all come together mathematically without ever using a pattern. But, this is purely my own opinion. I am as turned off by traditional 'following a pattern' blocks as they are by negative space and thinking on their own. But, my 80 year old grandmother and hand-quilter of wedding rings, samplers and more has told me that my improv quilts are like works of art that deserve a spot on a wall. I love and cherish what she has done too, it just isn't what I want to work on (with kids, jobs, etc :). Thanks for sharing!sara knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-57806325813312136572011-04-02T12:03:41.581-07:002011-04-02T12:03:41.581-07:00You can't see it, but I'm giving you a rou...You can't see it, but I'm giving you a round of standing applause. Modern v. traditional isn't an issue. Dumbing down isn't an issue. It is taking a hobby and doing with it what you enjoy. I enjoy the version of quilting that I do, why would someone feel the need to criticize me or the bloggers I follow for that?LittleBookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770762924397907202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-70241439068204459972011-04-02T08:02:10.366-07:002011-04-02T08:02:10.366-07:00Quilting is about doing what you want to do what m...Quilting is about doing what you want to do what makes you happy. I don't think anyone should judge anyone else It's about your owne creativity and what makes you happy. I don't care what anyone else thinks as long as I found Joy in the journy.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076863934637736865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-41063739852592021502011-04-02T07:46:54.618-07:002011-04-02T07:46:54.618-07:00I haven't been reading the comments but you ne...I haven't been reading the comments but you need to realize that whenever anyone criticizes another's style it's because of her (sometimes his) own insecurities. Why would it even matter unless they feel threatened in some crazy way?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18111618956115991373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-67156821607877125872011-04-02T07:45:54.580-07:002011-04-02T07:45:54.580-07:00I am just grateful there are young quilters keepin...I am just grateful there are young quilters keeping the art alive in any form, modern or traditional. The same has come up with knitting and again, whatever it takes to keep these skills alive.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220531078895368479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-51940272488263432822011-04-02T07:28:11.130-07:002011-04-02T07:28:11.130-07:00I've been following this crazy thing from the ...I've been following this crazy thing from the start. You summed it up quite nicely. And just a quick skim of many modern quilt blogs will find people trying new things and seeking improvement every day!<br /><br />Seriously, this is a hobby - and what anybody else does shouldn't threaten your own enjoyment of it. I don't really like a majority of 'quilt show quilts' but I'm not going to rage and tell them to stop it! Make what you love and have fun. Camille's post likening it to a biking hobby was right on the money.<br /><br />(And just for the record, the wonky log cabin blocks are some of the most time consuming blocks I've made!)Angela Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264664659789446452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-28809466413046718422011-04-02T01:24:19.080-07:002011-04-02T01:24:19.080-07:00very well writtenvery well writtenColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143903277330141321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-9294011238306244732011-04-01T22:55:32.686-07:002011-04-01T22:55:32.686-07:00Well said. I have never seen an ugly quilt - what...Well said. I have never seen an ugly quilt - whatever style. I like them all.Barbara Sindlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864004276255587051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-92135800798890637482011-04-01T22:40:20.965-07:002011-04-01T22:40:20.965-07:00i'm an old lady, i'm mostly a traditional ...i'm an old lady, i'm mostly a traditional quilter, but i am so inspired by all sorts of quilting and personally, while often the colors and sometimes the designs in modern work don't ring my bell, i can see the beauty in the simplicity of it. i also think none of you need to apologize for the time you don't have--how wonderful you are so creative and have children running around. how wonderful we're not all the same--wouldn't that be boring as heck?!!!!!!!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385397417355010116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-40227443368513992712011-04-01T22:27:34.591-07:002011-04-01T22:27:34.591-07:00Well said. I was saddened and discouraged by the o...Well said. I was saddened and discouraged by the original post (found it by Googling). The main thing that drew me to quilting was all of the beautiful fabrics, the use of solids and white space and the design esthetics that younger, "modern" quilters bring to the craft. While I can appreciate the skill and craft that goes into some "traditional" quilts, most are not something that I would want gracing my couch or my bed - they simply don't speak to me. Art, in whatever form - paintings, sculpture, quilts - is subjective. One person's Van Gogh is someone else's GoodWill donation.<br /><br />And, um.. I *like* wonky log cabins.Auburnchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151552338383918486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25490800.post-55190072182892926242011-04-01T22:08:28.780-07:002011-04-01T22:08:28.780-07:00Thank you Vicki! Very well said, I agree complete...Thank you Vicki! Very well said, I agree completely!lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626715334001203401noreply@blogger.com