Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Quilty Friends

I've been active with the Charlotte chapter of Project Linus since the beginning of last year.  I had been interested for a while, but the job change made it possible for me to actually attend the monthly meetings.  I really enjoy it, and it's been nice to know that once a month I will get to talk to other quilters face-to-face.

I've become particular friends with a member named Mary.  We both bring our machines to the meetings and try to set up next to each other, and we have fun sharing photos of non-Linus projects.  She has started doing some I Spy quilts, she says becuase she was inspired by me.  Last night, she brought me a bag of her I Spy scraps!

Here it is, and it's even tied with an I Spy scrap!
Her favorite pattern is disappearing 9-ptch with 5-inch squares.  So I basically got all her scraps that were smaller than 5 inches square.  Seriously, that is the best kind of present for me.  Last night I went through the bag twice looking at all my treasures!

Here are just some of the I Spy goodness she gave me!
I cut my I Spy scraps into specific sizes to use in future projects, and I can't wait to cut these up and add to my piles! I'll be that much closer to being able to start another I Spy quilt, and those seem to be my absolute favorite.

Her generosity is not the first I've experienced by a fellow quilter, nor do I think it will be the last.  I am frequently struck by how generous quilters are--with their time, with their idea, with their talent, with their inspiration, with their support, with their guidance, and with their materials.  And the list could go on.  I certainly strive to embody that generosity as well, and I feel very lucky to be a part of the community of quilters, both online and in face-to-face relationships.  I am thankful for my Quilty Friends!

9 comments:

  1. How very sweet of Mary to gift her scraps to you. It looks like you scored some pretty awesome little cuts. I have to agree, the quilting community is a very generous loving group to be apart of. So many wonderful people.

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  2. Agreed! Quilters are generous with their time, mentoring (like the gals that are taking their time to help us new quilt bloggers), fabric, notion, tips and tricks. I think it inspires quilters to continue the love.

    There are lots of wonderful things in that bundle of scraps.

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  3. That was so nice of her! I plan to do an i-spy quilt sometime for my son. I think it'd be great to take on picnics, fireworks, etc.

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  4. It is so lovely to share, and that is what so many quilters do with patterns, tutorials, tips and tricks. I have a friend who gives me her scraps and more too.
    Smiles
    Kate

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  5. That was nice! Oooh, I bet you had such fun looking at all the novelty fabrics. I have collected some too with the intent of doing an I Spy some day.

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  6. Emily...it's Val. I'm responding here to your inquiry about the eye spy swap as you are showing up as a no reply blogger. Thus I don't have your email. I'll totally save ya a I-Spy swap spot...but you'll need to email me directly at: vworksofheart@gmail.com. I'll confirm your spot through email. WIth smiles. V:)

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  7. Hi from a fellow New Quilt Blogger! What a wonderful present - my type of present too!! I am a new PL co-ordinator in the UK so have to yet to organise monthly meetings - great to hear you like them.

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  8. You are right, quilty folks are very generous. They share their time, interest, fabric, patterns, information, etc. What a wonderful community to be a part of!

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  9. Quilty friends are the best! I'll look forward to seeing you use these new treasures.

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