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August 22, 2006
Q is for Quilt
I made my first quilt in 1998. Since then I've made lots and lots of quilts, all by machine. Since I started knitting so much, though, I hardly ever quilt. In fact, I have 3 quilts in progress right now and I don't think I've touched any of them in months. But you know what? It's sort of okay because my house is full of quilts. Want to see?
There are quilts on beds, of course.
And quilts on the backs of couches for snuggling on chilly nights.
And quilts on quilt racks.
There are quilts on tables. Some are tablecloths.
And some are placemats.
There are sometimes quilts drying on the deck railing.
And there are even quilts on the walls.
So, while I am determined to finish those 3 quilts that I've started, it's not like we're having a shortage of quilts over here at Carole Knits. Because, you see, I used to quilt obsessively. Kind of like how now I knit obsessively.
Posted by Carole at August 22, 2006 7:00 AM
Comments
Your quilts are beautiful! I've always wanted learn to how to make quilts but I suppose I should learn how to sew in a straight line first!
Posted by: Kelly at August 22, 2006 7:17 AM
The quilts are very impressive. You never need to quilt again, but then quilting is never about needing :)
Posted by: Ruth at August 22, 2006 7:18 AM
Beautiful quilts! Good luck on the Moth Shawl race!
Posted by: Alison at August 22, 2006 7:30 AM
Lovely quilts! My favorite is the one drying on the deck.
Posted by: Chris at August 22, 2006 7:31 AM
That one hanging over the footboard of the bed is just stunning! I had no idea you were such a prolific quilter. What a houseful of heirlooms!
Posted by: Cheryl at August 22, 2006 7:33 AM
I love the one hanging outside!
Posted by: Scout at August 22, 2006 8:00 AM
It's funny how one passion over takes another. Too bad we don't have time for all the creative energy we contain! Great Q and thanks for showing your beautiful quilts.
Posted by: margene at August 22, 2006 8:08 AM
You need to send one of those quilts to live at my house so it can be THE star of the house, intead of just another of the quilts in your house! GRIN... They are all beautiful! I love quilts but I don't live quilting. All those sharp needles! YIKES!
Posted by: Becky / Knitting Interrupted at August 22, 2006 8:09 AM
WOW!! They're absolutely beautiful--each one of them! I'm so impressed. Must. Repress. Desire. To start Quilting.
Posted by: Kim at August 22, 2006 8:22 AM
"Quite" amazing! "Quite" jealous of the talent and patience. Lovely work, Carole. You put some of us to shame.
Posted by: Deb at August 22, 2006 8:27 AM
Obssession. You say that like it's a bad thing.
Done with Moth yet?
Posted by: liz at August 22, 2006 8:45 AM
I used to quilt a little bit before I began knitting, but now I can't put down the sticks long enough to rev up the sewing machine. The quilts you have made are beautiful works of art, and it's nice to see that you put them to good use.
Posted by: Rachel at August 22, 2006 8:46 AM
jesus. that's a lot of quilts. so pretty.
Posted by: maryse at August 22, 2006 8:51 AM
Your quilts are beautiful. You have a great eye for color.
Posted by: Karen at August 22, 2006 8:54 AM
Your quilts are gorgeous! I cannot even sew a straight line, so I see no quilting in my future!
Posted by: Julie at August 22, 2006 8:56 AM
Wow!
Very pretty.
Posted by: Leah at August 22, 2006 9:47 AM
Gorgeous quilts, Carole! I always love the look, but have only managed one small lap-sized one myself.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at August 22, 2006 9:51 AM
Nice quilts! (Not that I'm surprised)
Posted by: --Deb at August 22, 2006 9:51 AM
holy mackerel carole, you do have alot of quilts but.... you could use a few more.
Posted by: blogless sharon at August 22, 2006 9:52 AM
We've had such similar hobbies~ too funny. Your quilts are incredible - it would be difficult to say which is my favorite (perhaps the star tablecloth one) but I also got quite a chuckle out of the re-enactment quilt ! :-)
Posted by: Teyani at August 22, 2006 9:53 AM
I love that sweet little nine-patch draped over the footboard. I'm a sucker for the simple patterns, like four- or nine-patch, bear paw, and churn dash. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at August 22, 2006 9:55 AM
Gorgeous! You are very talented.
Posted by: Martha at August 22, 2006 10:09 AM
Oh my...so many beautiful quilts!
Posted by: maggie at August 22, 2006 10:23 AM
Being sewing impaired, I am totally impressed. Along with rug hooking and weaving, quilting is on my list of skills to master as soon as I have time.
Posted by: Lucia at August 22, 2006 10:38 AM
Wow, they are all so beautiful! I would love to try my hand at that one of these days. I need a sewing machine first I guess. And maybe a few sewing lessons. :) Someday...
Posted by: Karen at August 22, 2006 10:48 AM
lol! From one obsession to another. The quilts are beautiful. You should bring them to PA and sell them - the tourists pay big money for them (but you have to say they're Amish quilts). :-)
Like Lucia, I'm sewing impared.
Posted by: Angelia at August 22, 2006 11:21 AM
It's sort of like how they used to prescribe morphine to 'cure' alcoholism and then later they prescribed cocaine to 'cure' morphine addicts.
Or something. ;)
Posted by: Kellee at August 22, 2006 11:42 AM
Another trait we share, loving to quilt but loving fiber more! I like the re-enactment photo quilt. You are right, once all the surfaces are covered with quilts, it's time to move on... now, if one of the kids decides to present a grandchild, there will definitely be more quilting! (AND knitting).
Posted by: Birdsong at August 22, 2006 11:48 AM
You know, I have quilted, too, and recently thought about breaking out the old sewing machine. When I was in the south recently, I went with my sister-in-law to a quilting shop, and signed her for classes. The fabrics were wonderful! Much better selection than there was 15 years ago.
Yours are lovely!!!
Posted by: christine at August 22, 2006 12:23 PM
Wow, I love those quilts! They're beautiful!
Posted by: Amy at August 22, 2006 1:10 PM
Gorgeous! And so many... At least the knitting is a bit more flexible as to what you can create!
Posted by: Chris at August 22, 2006 2:34 PM
You've made some beautiful quilts. Love how they have various uses throughout the house too!
Posted by: Wanda at August 22, 2006 4:10 PM
Hooray for the alphabet - I have really loved seeing your home (and craftiness).
Posted by: Emily at August 22, 2006 4:41 PM
I.am.stunned. Wowee, woman! I have a few favorites...
Posted by: Vicki at August 22, 2006 5:28 PM
Nice! I hadn't even thought of this Q. Beautiful.
Posted by: Laurie at August 22, 2006 6:22 PM
So gorgeous - so inspiring! I really am going to break out my sewing machine one of these days and figure out how to thread it . . .
Posted by: Theresa at August 22, 2006 6:38 PM
Wow, and I thought *I* had a lot of quilts! WOW! We gotta get together and do some quilting some time.
Posted by: Dave Daniels at August 22, 2006 6:45 PM
Can you say QCD??? Love 'em! Hate quilting myself!!
Posted by: Kathleen at August 22, 2006 8:28 PM
They're absolutely gorgeous. The traditional ones are my favorites...
Posted by: Anne at August 22, 2006 8:47 PM
I love this Q entry Carole - all so pretty and I'm sure your family enjoys the way it makes the house feel cozy and homey with the quilts and knitting and everything around. :)
Posted by: Laura at August 23, 2006 11:46 AM
Wow. That is impressive. Really impressive.
Posted by: Stephanie at August 23, 2006 1:42 PM
Those are some beautiful quilts! About how long would a large one take, say, the one drying on the deck?
Posted by: Monica at August 23, 2006 4:46 PM
Your quilts are lovely!
Sigh, it's a bummer how one can really only be totally obsessed with 1 thing at a time. All my quilts are crying for attention now that I've just been knitting, too.
Posted by: BigAlice at August 23, 2006 7:17 PM
I am sooo impressed by your all around skill! You garden, you knit, AND you quilt so beautifully. You are one talented lady! The quilts are beautiful and the socks are equally beautiful! It is nice to read the blog of such a creative person!
Happy knitting, sewing, and quilting!
Posted by: Sam at August 23, 2006 9:11 PM
There IS a shortage! I don't yet see quilts as wall-coverings, curtains, or welcome mats in your home! I urge you to attend to that quilt deficiency immediately.
In seriousness, those are truly beautiful. I think my favorite one is the one hanging on the railing drying.
Posted by: Rachel at August 23, 2006 10:08 PM
lordy thats alotta quilts! They're lovely though, and it gets cold up here!
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