indeed! A bit tricky when he insisted on sitting on the rolled up quilt as it went through my machine ... let's just say there were "tension" problems!
Ah Mel you are a true artist! If your family don't understand why you are doing it then you know you are onto a good thing. They will certainly understand when you finish a few and see how amazing it is to have something so beautiful and handmade. It's a very exciting space
Thanks Catherine! It's almost ready for a true unveiling. Just needed to completely unpick the binding and now just have to put it all on again. Properly this time ;)
How cute Mel......nice to have the company as you stitch. But I'm sure you wouldn't ever get lonely surrounded by beautiful fabrics :) Us crafty types do tend to be a bit obsessive don't we. It's perfectly healthy, I say ;)
Quilting, fabric, crafts....obsession....just go together! I also have help with quilting! Usually with the binding. At least it stops the quilt from sliding to far !!
Ah, you just have to hang in there a while longer. My nearest and dearest don't even sigh any more when I pull out a crochet hook/sewing machine/etcetera. And slowly they are moving, one by one to the dark side. Even convinced the Mr to pull his finger out and knit a few rows for his sister's Christmas pressie!
Hehe, Mel. My kitties have similar ideas about my workspace. I've been known to lay my clear cutting rulers over things that I'm working on, to make them less comfy to lay on. :)
Your quilt made me go 'ohhh' Mel. Those colours and fabrics are just so beautiful. I keep scrolling up to look at it again mid commenting! As for not being "undertsood", true artists never are!!!
I get so much joy out of sewing that I am often gushing over and dying to share with someone. Let alone the fact that I also get obsessed and often churn out multiples of what I create to keep the high going! Check out all the bags I made from legs of jammy pants - you can get at least four out of most adult pants...
My husband and son feign interest at times, but it is good to know that there are others out there who really share the high. Doesn't it feel amazing to create? Keep it up lady! You've got talent and you clearly need this outlet for creative release!
Oh, obsession, I understand. It the designs, the colours, piles of fabric, the sound of the scissors as they cut, the hum of the sewing machine.... sigh....
I have a cat with a similar habit. Don't you feel sorry for cats that don't live with a sewer? :)
It's always nice to have a "helping hand" I guess.
ReplyDeleteindeed! A bit tricky when he insisted on sitting on the rolled up quilt as it went through my machine ... let's just say there were "tension" problems!
ReplyDeleteso sweet...such a critic in a positive way I see!
ReplyDeleteHa ha!! I know ALLLLL about what my family members think too ;)
ReplyDeleteOh can I steal that pink quilt from you :P...I love it!!!! Your fan is adorable...
ReplyDeleteCat's and creative spaces are just meant to go together!!
ReplyDeletexo Steph
Ah yes. I have one of these too!
ReplyDeleteAh Mel you are a true artist! If your family don't understand why you are doing it then you know you are onto a good thing. They will certainly understand when you finish a few and see how amazing it is to have something so beautiful and handmade. It's a very exciting space
ReplyDeleteYour cat is so cute and how sweet to have such a wonderful helper in your family. The colours you have in your quilt are very pretty.:)
ReplyDeleteso what's the definition of obsessive? .... sorry I think I have forgotten!! xx
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is gorgeous. My cat is the same, except she hops up on my lap when I am sewing on the machine instead of just laying on my mat!
ReplyDeleteTrue Steph - there is a flickr group called "cats in my stuff" and a LOT of the photos include a cat on a sewing table!
ReplyDeleteHey good point Mel! Hadn't thought of that. And yes ... just need to actually finish something .... ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine! It's almost ready for a true unveiling. Just needed to completely unpick the binding and now just have to put it all on again. Properly this time ;)
ReplyDeleteWell no one has actually come out and said it as such. Perhaps it's just that raised eyebrow when I mention yet again that I'm off to the sewing room!
ReplyDeleteThankyou!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm yes I'm sure you do! United we stand!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt Mel, whats wrong with a little obsession....
ReplyDeleteHow cute Mel......nice to have the company as you stitch. But I'm sure you wouldn't ever get lonely surrounded by beautiful fabrics :) Us crafty types do tend to be a bit obsessive don't we. It's perfectly healthy, I say ;)
ReplyDeleteQuilting, fabric, crafts....obsession....just go together!
ReplyDeleteI also have help with quilting! Usually with the binding. At least it stops the quilt from sliding to far !!
Ah, you just have to hang in there a while longer. My nearest and dearest don't even sigh any more when I pull out a crochet hook/sewing machine/etcetera. And slowly they are moving, one by one to the dark side. Even convinced the Mr to pull his finger out and knit a few rows for his sister's Christmas pressie!
ReplyDeleteWe take our encouragement where and when we can get it hey!. Peta
ReplyDeleteYou cat looks so sweet. I get lots of eye-rolling at my house! Love the fabrics too ~ so pretty
ReplyDeleteHehe, Mel. My kitties have similar ideas about my workspace. I've been known to lay my clear cutting rulers over things that I'm working on, to make them less comfy to lay on. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a little helper just like yours! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Brianna! I could deal with the lap I think. It's the sitting on the actual item going through the machine that isn't so helpful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brianna! I could deal with the lap I think. It's the sitting on the actual item going through the machine that isn't so helpful!
ReplyDeleteWell yes nothing as far as I'm concerned! I know I am preaching to the converted in this arena :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed Anita! I keep being told it's cheaper than therapy ... I beg to differ but it's kinda more fun too!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt made me go 'ohhh' Mel. Those colours and fabrics are just so beautiful. I keep scrolling up to look at it again mid commenting! As for not being "undertsood", true artists never are!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Mel! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteI get so much joy out of sewing that I am often gushing over and dying to share with someone. Let alone the fact that I also get obsessed and often churn out multiples of what I create to keep the high going! Check out all the bags I made from legs of jammy pants - you can get at least four out of most adult pants...
http://sono-ma.blogspot.com/2009/09/whats-in-your-lunch-sack-exchange-your.html
My husband and son feign interest at times, but it is good to know that there are others out there who really share the high. Doesn't it feel amazing to create? Keep it up lady! You've got talent and you clearly need this outlet for creative release!
Oh, obsession, I understand. It the designs, the colours, piles of fabric, the sound of the scissors as they cut, the hum of the sewing machine.... sigh....
ReplyDeleteI have a cat with a similar habit. Don't you feel sorry for cats that don't live with a sewer? :)
I love those kind of helpers!
ReplyDeleteohh i love the pink in this
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