tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post6064492960390338098..comments2024-03-25T21:01:10.918-05:00Comments on Heartspun Quilts ~ Pam Buda: Embrace the Slow Stitching MovementHeartspun Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846281238709228772noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-45636261411772974012015-06-29T01:42:39.461-05:002015-06-29T01:42:39.461-05:00I loved your post and it really resonated with me....I loved your post and it really resonated with me...I love the quiet peaceful process of hand applique and hand quilting and it is so nice to be able to choose how you create your quilts. Thank you.Michelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-61953340674783068972015-06-27T08:58:07.338-05:002015-06-27T08:58:07.338-05:00I have to say I "was" one that had to cr...I have to say I "was" one that had to crank out those quilts. Until one retreat I noticed a friend of mine was sewing slowly. She seemed to really have a rhythm and was enjoying the quilt she was working on. Sooo, I tried that and believe it or not, I love it. I'm enjoying the process of the quilt so much more. And relaxing so much more with each quilt. Laura V.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-71501852651812806122015-06-27T02:19:17.757-05:002015-06-27T02:19:17.757-05:00I am never in a rush and never have been. I am wor...I am never in a rush and never have been. I am working on several different things at the same time, leaving it up to my very mood. During the day, if I have the time, I am piecing or appliqueing. In the evening, whenever my husband watches sports and even during other programs on TV, I am lap quilting. Can't sit in front of the TV doing nothing (keeps me from standing in front of the fridge looking for something to eat). I never liked the words "Quick and easy" Birgittquiltfruhttp://llewella.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-84892086894914589722015-06-27T00:02:04.926-05:002015-06-27T00:02:04.926-05:00Interesting post, Pam. I enjoy the creative proces...Interesting post, Pam. I enjoy the creative process so much and what you've written resonates a lot - sure I love a finish and some quick and easy projects but I believe savouring the moment is very important for the soul :-)Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-53078908640844654632015-06-26T23:57:23.244-05:002015-06-26T23:57:23.244-05:00A great philosophy. I love it. I am about to embar...A great philosophy. I love it. I am about to embark on the journey of learning needle turn appliqué. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961760035751936640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-37053769711076102772015-06-26T19:38:33.167-05:002015-06-26T19:38:33.167-05:00I didn't know there was a name for my philosop...I didn't know there was a name for my philosophy! Thanks for making me aware that I'm part of a "movement" (though silently.) I wholeheartedly agree that our lives in the 21st century are too busy, and I subscribe to the philosophy that certain things need time to be savored. I machine sew things all the time, but for my heart's sake, I always have a handwork project or two in the basket beside my favorite chair. There is nothing like sitting down at the end of the day with my husband and my cup of tea and picking up beautiful bits of fabric to join with tiny, slowly-taken stitches. I don't place any deadlines out there; as I unwind thread from a spool, my mind unwinds and I relax. I'm also a knitter, and I keep a knitting project going, but the timeless pleasure of hand piecing draws me back again and again. I hope I'll have needle, thread and bits of fabric in my hands when it's my time to go -- if so, I'll have a soft smile on my face.pens and needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419188410602193272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-87182209887863196002015-06-26T18:44:21.480-05:002015-06-26T18:44:21.480-05:00For the last few years, I have made some quilts wh...For the last few years, I have made some quilts where I only make a certain number of blocks each week. It forces me to slow down. I am not in a rush - just enjoying the process of choosing my fabrics, cutting, piecing and finally sandwiching the top, batting and backing for quilting. I did not know that there was a Slow Stitching Movement. <br /><br />Sometimes though, like last week, I could not wait to finish the table topper that I was making. I was so excited about the pattern and the fabric. My workmanship did not suffer even though I spent every available moment piecing. I was anxious to finish but did not hurry the process. Does that make any sense?<br /><br />Thanks for the interesting post,<br />Charlotte S.<br /><br />I Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683887584650576564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-11480467221606120542015-06-26T18:16:42.342-05:002015-06-26T18:16:42.342-05:00I think there is truth in this. My Mom just finish...I think there is truth in this. My Mom just finished hand quilting the last quilt she is going to make. I got photos of her taking it off the frames. She said she has enjoyed every minute of her quilting, but at 85, she wants to focus on other things. She was never in a rush. She machine pieced and hand quilted one quilt a year and loved the process.<br />That brings up one of the reasons I don't usually like to do mystery quilts (though I have done 3 of yours). I want to enjoy what I make and love it when it is finished. If I don't know what I am making, there goes half of my joy. However, there are a few designers whose patterns I know I will love! : )Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-42556423068827151572015-06-26T17:28:11.804-05:002015-06-26T17:28:11.804-05:00I have a print on my sewing room wall that says &q...I have a print on my sewing room wall that says "Enjoy the process and create art you love," a perfect reminder for me. I'm not at home so cannot give attribution to the quote, but it's not mine. JanetDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152147363890817086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-60051477235982461322015-06-26T16:57:13.355-05:002015-06-26T16:57:13.355-05:00I recently heard Mark speak on this subject. I who...I recently heard Mark speak on this subject. I wholeheartedly agree with what he says. I try to be mindful in all aspects of my life. Thanks for a well written post on the subject. Happy slow stitching!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-11012814255482659042015-06-26T13:39:28.195-05:002015-06-26T13:39:28.195-05:00Several years ago I was asking a friend why it tak...Several years ago I was asking a friend why it takes me so long to make a quilt and why wasn't I as fast as (insert any name here!). She proceeded to ask me why I quilt, I responded because I love it and enjoy it. Then she just smiled at me and said "think about what you just said."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-62828670515334791032015-06-26T12:50:16.265-05:002015-06-26T12:50:16.265-05:00My mom and grandmothers quilted by hand, cut fabri...My mom and grandmothers quilted by hand, cut fabric by hand,...what treasures. Recently found some pieces put away in a case, paper cut, hand stitched, and yet unfinished by my grandmother, b. 1888-d. 1972. I tell myself 'someday'.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-53513760317130902752015-06-26T11:57:56.005-05:002015-06-26T11:57:56.005-05:00Enjoyed reading your post! I have lots of variety ...Enjoyed reading your post! I have lots of variety in my projects...the quickie ones, and those that take the time to create more of a treasure. I love your Every Little Bit! Exquisite!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.com