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Q is for Quilt

August 22, 2006 By Carole

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.
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And quilts on the backs of couches for snuggling on chilly nights.
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And quilts on quilt racks.
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There are quilts on tables. Some are tablecloths.
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And some are placemats.
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There are sometimes quilts drying on the deck railing.
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And there are even quilts on the walls.
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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.

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  1. Kelly says

    August 22, 2006 at 7:17 am

    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!

  2. Ruth says

    August 22, 2006 at 7:18 am

    The quilts are very impressive. You never need to quilt again, but then quilting is never about needing 🙂

  3. Alison says

    August 22, 2006 at 7:30 am

    Beautiful quilts! Good luck on the Moth Shawl race!

  4. Chris says

    August 22, 2006 at 7:31 am

    Lovely quilts! My favorite is the one drying on the deck.

  5. Cheryl says

    August 22, 2006 at 7:33 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!

  6. Scout says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:00 am

    I love the one hanging outside!

  7. margene says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:08 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.

  8. Becky / Knitting Interrupted says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:09 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!

  9. Kim says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:22 am

    WOW!! They’re absolutely beautiful–each one of them! I’m so impressed. Must. Repress. Desire. To start Quilting.

  10. Deb says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:27 am

    “Quite” amazing! “Quite” jealous of the talent and patience. Lovely work, Carole. You put some of us to shame.

  11. liz says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:45 am

    Obssession. You say that like it’s a bad thing.

    Done with Moth yet?

  12. Rachel says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:46 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.

  13. maryse says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:51 am

    jesus. that’s a lot of quilts. so pretty.

  14. Karen says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:54 am

    Your quilts are beautiful. You have a great eye for color.

  15. Julie says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:56 am

    Your quilts are gorgeous! I cannot even sew a straight line, so I see no quilting in my future!

  16. Leah says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:47 am

    Wow!

    Very pretty.

  17. Kristi aka Fiber Fool says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:51 am

    Gorgeous quilts, Carole! I always love the look, but have only managed one small lap-sized one myself.

  18. --Deb says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:51 am

    Nice quilts! (Not that I’m surprised)

  19. blogless sharon says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:52 am

    holy mackerel carole, you do have alot of quilts but…. you could use a few more.

  20. Teyani says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:53 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 ! 🙂

  21. Beth S. says

    August 22, 2006 at 9:55 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. 🙂

  22. Martha says

    August 22, 2006 at 10:09 am

    Gorgeous! You are very talented.

  23. maggie says

    August 22, 2006 at 10:23 am

    Oh my…so many beautiful quilts!

  24. Lucia says

    August 22, 2006 at 10:38 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.

  25. Karen says

    August 22, 2006 at 10:48 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…

  26. Angelia says

    August 22, 2006 at 11:21 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.

  27. Kellee says

    August 22, 2006 at 11:42 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. 😉

  28. Birdsong says

    August 22, 2006 at 11:48 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).

  29. christine says

    August 22, 2006 at 12:23 pm

    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!!!

  30. Amy says

    August 22, 2006 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, I love those quilts! They’re beautiful!

  31. Chris says

    August 22, 2006 at 2:34 pm

    Gorgeous! And so many… At least the knitting is a bit more flexible as to what you can create!

  32. Wanda says

    August 22, 2006 at 4:10 pm

    You’ve made some beautiful quilts. Love how they have various uses throughout the house too!

  33. Emily says

    August 22, 2006 at 4:41 pm

    Hooray for the alphabet – I have really loved seeing your home (and craftiness).

  34. Vicki says

    August 22, 2006 at 5:28 pm

    I.am.stunned. Wowee, woman! I have a few favorites…

  35. Laurie says

    August 22, 2006 at 6:22 pm

    Nice! I hadn’t even thought of this Q. Beautiful.

  36. Theresa says

    August 22, 2006 at 6:38 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 . . .

  37. Dave Daniels says

    August 22, 2006 at 6:45 pm

    Wow, and I thought *I* had a lot of quilts! WOW! We gotta get together and do some quilting some time.

  38. Kathleen says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:28 pm

    Can you say QCD??? Love ’em! Hate quilting myself!!

  39. Anne says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:47 pm

    They’re absolutely gorgeous. The traditional ones are my favorites…

  40. Laura says

    August 23, 2006 at 11:46 am

    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. 🙂

  41. Stephanie says

    August 23, 2006 at 1:42 pm

    Wow. That is impressive. Really impressive.

  42. Monica says

    August 23, 2006 at 4:46 pm

    Those are some beautiful quilts! About how long would a large one take, say, the one drying on the deck?

  43. BigAlice says

    August 23, 2006 at 7:17 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.

  44. Sam says

    August 23, 2006 at 9:11 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!

  45. Rachel says

    August 23, 2006 at 10:08 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.

  46. melanie says

    August 24, 2006 at 9:34 am

    lordy thats alotta quilts! They’re lovely though, and it gets cold up here!

  47. erica campbell says

    November 22, 2006 at 6:51 am

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