A couple times a year
I put together a photo book of
the quilts that I've made in previous years.
It requires finding old photos,
looking through my quilting journals,
or retaking some better photos
of the quits I still have.
We each have our own past.
This is my history.
Oriole Circles
1998
Hand quilted and paper pieced.
This month I've been documenting
my quilts from the 1999-1995.
It's interesting to see what I was working on and
to see the changing variables such as styles, colors,
and designer influences.
The 90's were a time when I was making
quilts that generally fell into 5 categories.
1. Quilts for the family
The Real Sunbonnet Sue
1996
Hand appliqued and hand quilted
Sunbonnet Sue loved doing
lots of different things.
She was her own person.
She was her own person.
My girls were still at home and
everyone needed and wanted quilts.
Noah's Ark
1997
Debbie Mumm's fabric designs
were still very popular.
2. Quilts for classes
I started working in a LQS in 1994, but
had been teaching classes years before that
so there was always the need to come up with
new ideas for classes.
new ideas for classes.
Bear Lake
1996
(fusible applique)
Wear Warm Clothes
1995
(applique and piecing techniques)
Both patterns by Country Threads
3. Quilt block exchanges
Farmer's Daughter
1999
Of course,
block exchanges are still popular.
The quilters I exchanged blocks with
are the dear friends I still see on a regular basis.
Fabric is so abundant, but you can't buy it all,
so exchanges are a wonderful idea.
Fabric is so abundant, but you can't buy it all,
so exchanges are a wonderful idea.
Bears Raid
Friend's Plaid Stashes
1996
I still love those plaid hst's.
Paper Bag Stars
1997
I called this my "paper bag" quilt because
Moda marbles were becoming very popular and
the tan background was just the same shade as a
brown paper bag.
4. Quilts Made to Sell
My business name was Timeless Reflections
and I made quilts for customers start to finish
or hand quilted tops.
Many were like this.
.
I sold them
to designers in Denver
for Show Homes.
Size and colors were the important things
to fit the space and decor.
1995
The other project I was involved in
was with a group of friends
and we made small wall quilts to sell at
craft fairs.
1995
We called ourselves the Material Girls
and had a great time together.
5. Just for Me
1998
Hand pieced and hand quilted
Red and White Double T's
1995
Looking back can be very interesting.
Some years were more productive than others.
Some of the quilts have gone on
to other homes, some quilts I still love,
and others...not so much.
I guess it's just the natural cycle.
It's nice to see where you've been
and how it's influenced you as to where
you are today.
One thing is important though.
Taking the time to document and,
of course, label your work.
It's your history.
Until Next Time-
Kyle
