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Technology and Quilting

Continuing to work through the discussion guide about “Why Quilts Matter“, today I want to focus on: Is there a balance when it comes to technology and quilting? Can you have too much technology in the quilt making process? What a juicy topic! My absolute first thought when I saw this question is that my online blogging community MUST love technology in the quilt making...

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Aspects of Quilt Making

Continuing to work through the discussion guide about “Why Quilts Matter“, today I want to focus on: hat are the aspects of quilt making with which you most identify?   So what are the aspects of a quilt? I brainstormed for a bit and came up with this non-inclusive list: color design sewing piecing quilt top batting backing binding quilting pattern fabric tactile handmade project intent meaning creative expressive I think the great thing about quilting is that there are so many avenues for...

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Emotional Connections

I recently stumbled across a discussion guide about "Why Quilts Matter", and I want to explore in detail some of the questions within the guide book. Today, the question that jumped right out and grabbed me is: What kinds of emotional connections do we have with quilts, and why do they engage us? It is hard to know where to start...

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