I have probably about 8 or 9 of the blue "quilted" santa, three of the checkerboard Santa and 5 or 6 of the angels.
Over the years, I have dabbled in several "hobbies".....knitting, crocheting, macrame, counted cross stitch, embroidery, ceramics, but tole painting was a big one. I had all the bells and whistles for it and to this day I am having a hard time getting rid of some of those things. Obviously, I can't seem to get rid of the pieces that I painted either AND and have a whole load of raw wood that still needs painting, but probaby won't ever get painted.
Same goes with my quilting. Another BIG hobby, but I can see quilting lasting a whole lot longer.
Looking at my Santas made me think just how much quilting was in my blood for a very long time....even before I thought of quilting.....especially when you look at the quilted Santa.
It was fun looking through those boxes. If I don't touch them for another year or two, I can see going through them again when Grandson #2 comes along and has to bring items to school. I will most likely gladly do it for the kids.
Anyways, I was just wondering.....what did you do before you started quilting?
Wow, that is great, and I noticed Santa's quilted beard right away! Mine was counted cross stitch and crochet. PLUS homeschooling my boys for 20 years!!
ReplyDeleteCrewel, embroidery, cross stitch, made stuffed teddy bears and dolls. I also enjoyed painting on wood. Very cute photo
ReplyDeleteI have done several hobbies over the years. I used to sew Barbie doll clothes, crochet and knit afghans, plastic canvas items, some painting on glass jars, ceramics just to name some. Once I started quilting, I dropped everything else and have been doing it for about 20 years.
ReplyDeleteBefore I started quilting I had a lot more time and didn't use it wisely. I was a career girl and that was my life. After marriage and children, THEN I discovered sewing and quilting. Now, that I have much less time and so many commitments. Darn it. But, it is OK and I like it enough that eventually, when the kids are gone, I will have much more time to indulge.
ReplyDeleteI began quilting at the age of 17. But I too enjoyed many years of Tole & Decorative Painting. It was a hobby that I poured myself into during most of my 30's and early 40's. Quilting has always remained a constant in my life, but decorative painting, needle work and doll making have been crafts I've enjoyed learning as well.
ReplyDeleteI love your little ornaments! I did try tole painting but wasn't any good at it )-:
ReplyDeleteI love this topic and might have to "borrow" it. (-:
Interesting topic! I took weaving and pottery in college because I was allowed a few classes with only a pass-fail grade and my confidence level was low for anything arty. After college my mom bought me a loom which led to a spinning wheel which led to vegetable dyeing and then there was a little basket making thrown in. I am finding quilting leads in just as many varied directions.
ReplyDeleteQuiltalina! I would say you sound like you have no problem in the arty category. I appreciate your commenting on this subject and wish you had a blog that I could enjoy looking at all your crafty projects. Thanks.
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