tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post2771463669662966324..comments2024-03-23T13:17:01.804-04:00Comments on CHRIS'S QUILTING UNIVERSE: Traditional QuiltsChristine Staverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411569621417693487noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post-72938370258671074682013-10-24T17:58:15.939-04:002013-10-24T17:58:15.939-04:00Yes, I do occasionally make a traditional quilt ev...Yes, I do occasionally make a traditional quilt even though my main focus is art quilting these days. Since it is where I began my quilting and honed my technique, returning to a traditional quilt doesn't take as much mental work and angst and is a nice break. I liken it to comfort food - it certainly puts me in my comfort zone to be back with blocks and finishing something that will see use other than viewing on a wall. When I first made the transition to art quilts, I admit I felt guilty still wanting to work on traditional quilts too, and went through a period when I did not think I could allow both types of quilting to co-exist in my life, but I've come to realize I am not being a traitor to either genre when I switch back and forth. <br /><br />I have a large lap size antique reproduction top about 3/4 machine-quilted at the moment - I still can't bring myself to pay someone else to do that, but I suppose that day will come too - while I add beads to a piece of marbled fabric. It's definitely ok!<br /><br />I like how you resolved the exchange blocks - very innovative!The Idaho Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.com