Someone left a comment to a post the other day and said something like “You are no longer a quilter.” That’s true. I hope, and honestly, I feel like it will come back to me. I stopped quilting in about 1988, started again in probably 1995 and didn’t stop again until a couple of years ago. There were some of our friends at the retreat who brought along sewing machines and all their quilting stuff and sat all around me and pieced quilts. I enjoyed watching them but I had no desire to do it. There were a group of needlepoint ladies in a room near us and oh . . I had the desire to do that! So far, I’ve not ordered needlepoint supplies but I feel that urge building.
I don’t feel bad that I have a room full of quilting supplies . . I do feel a bit bad for those of you who found me as a quilter and keep hoping a bit of quilting will return to the blog but . . it is what it is. Someday . . maybe I’ll be a quilter again. While looking in the sewing room for fabric for a friend, I came across Vince’s deer quilt that is all quilted and not bound. I need to get that done before winter.
Deer Quilt
Actually, I think that may be the picture of my friend’s quilt. We made them together in my sewing room. Her’s is totally finished. Mine is quilted but not bound.
I suppose this week might be a good time to put down the knitting for a few hours and get the binding on that quilt.
yanicka hachez says
You would decide to start pole dancing and I would still follow you. I love the way you write 🙂
Judy Laquidara says
Never say never but I think I’m pretty safe in saying you won’t see any pole dancing around here! 🙂
Connie Robison says
Hi Judy I do all three, quilting, knitting and needlepoint. I quilt better than I knit because I’ve been quilting way way longer, but I get enjoyment out of all and I think sometimes you need to get away from quilting or knitting or whatever. It refreshes your creativity and lets you get excited about it again. Be careful with the needlepoint, it is a giant rabbit hole and I love it.
Judy Laquidara says
That’s what I’m thinking. I saw the setup and gizmos those needlepoint ladies had but it still intrigues me. It was all so beautiful.
Sheila Hornyak says
I totally agree with Yanicka. I started following you as a quilter but your subject matter is so varied that I can’t wait to read your blog every morning and check back several times a day just to see if there’s anything new. You are the absolute best, no matter what you do. Please don’t decide to abandon us readers. We will be lost!
Karen Sutton says
I’m getting the urge to do some quilting again. I have two quilts that just need binding and I bought a strip quilt kit in Branson that I want to do for my DIL for Christmas this year. (Yeah right!) I started needlepointing years ago and I love making belts. All the men in the family have one and Bob has 3. But, right now my ‘go to’ craft is knitting. I did buy a beautiful needlepoint ornament kit in Fredericksburg last year. Haven’t started it, but someday:)
Karen S. says
Judy, I think we’re alot alike in many ways. We’re both about the same age, both used to be quilters and have rooms full of quilting stuff that for now is just sitting. I don’t knit but I do crochet and that is what takes up my creative time now. I did do needlepoint years ago and have been thinking it might be time to get back into that. I love to read your blogs. Thanks for sharing so much of your life!
Sherrill Pecere says
Yes, I’m pretty sure I started with you back when you quilted some. But you are so interesting and diverse and I enjoy so many of the other things you talk about (I’m just jealous about the knitting because I’ve tried and tried and never catch on) that I’ll continue to follow your informative blog unless it ever becomes ALL KNITTING ALL THE TIME! LOL
montanaclarks says
I lost my quilting mojo a while back–not for as long as you have lost yours–but my desire to quilt/sew has come back. Whenever I mention “I’m going to try knitting” again, the Cowboy panics–seems I was a bit tense when trying to knit those socks! :)))))
Becky T says
Patchwork Times is a lovely example of the patchwork of lives with a bit of this and a bit of that all put together with the stitches of what comes to hand….
Julie says
I love this quilt! You could try cross stitching! We’d love to have you!
Nancy says
I started reading your blog because of quilting. I loved the quilting but I thoroughly enjoy it just the way it is. Love the insights into your life and family.
Kim Kingston-Durgin says
Judy,
I enjoy reading about what your doing, whether it is quilting, spinning yarn, making clothes, gardening, knitting or prepping. I have learned a lot from your adventures. If you must categorize yourself, I suggest a “maker with a current focus on XXX”, whether XXX is needlepoint or whatever.
Kim
Jean Truchan says
You do such beautiful quilt work so I hope you fit some quilting time into your already busy schedule. No matter, it is always a joy to read your blogs every day!
Verna says
I started reading your blog regularly because of the quilts, but I still find it interesting. You’re a great writer, and I enjoy reading your blog every day. My family hears quite about what ‘Judy in Texas’ is up to!
cassews says
I stopped quilting for a while now .. Just not into it .. I crochet and craft still but I also stopped crocheting for a while as well way back, picked up quilting. I also sew and gave that up for a while, so who knows .. maybe I will give all of it up for a while and concentrate on rock hounding and gold panning. I have no idea and as my granddaughters are frequently stating .. Only the Shadow knows !!!
Angie says
I miss your quilting—–
Clara says
I come for the chickens and for Cat. 🙂