sharni Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thought this would be a good thread to post sayings and quotes about quilting and quilters. Here is my first. No time for cooking I am always quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I just did some for my cousin's sewing room. here are a few. In case you can't read it well: When I learned to sew, I forgot how to cook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 One I put together for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 If we could only get to it each day for as long as we choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The best one that I want to get designed well comes from when my husband handed me a 5 inch long green thread in church--neither one of us was wearing green! (came up with this during the service until I was distracted by the sermon!) She quilts, I find thread--- —in my clothes, —in my bed, —in my every nook, Therefore, in defense---I cook! And he does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Here is a poem that was printed in the Des Moines Area Quilt Guild about 20 some years ago. I love this poem. The Quilter Once my fingers touch the threads Washing, dusting, unmade beds Fade away to nothingness And I in complete happiness Let my heart soar with masters past The patches blend designs so fast That time flies by And there am I... Peaceful, creative, contented, whole - Quilting becomes my very soul. Author Unkown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Ya know, I used to enjoy keeping my house clean....and I did! Nowadays? Not so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 My house carries this warning Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingbykaren Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Are there any poems about a quilt that could be included when giving one for a gift? Something like a blessing maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I made a quilt for newly wed family member and on the label I wrote "May you always find love under this quilt." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 there must be more quilty sayings that others have, so bringing this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I've been real busy trying to get a quilt in under deadline, but let's see what I can come up with..... Addicted to Quilting She learned to quilt on Monday. Her stitches all were very fine. She forgot to thaw out dinner. so we went out to dine. She quilted miniatures on Tuesday. she says they are a must. They really were quite lovely. But she forgot to dust. On Wednesday it was a sampler. She says stippling's fun. What highlights! What Shadows! But the laundry wasn't done. Nine patches were on Thursday - Green, yellow, blue and red. I guess she really was engrossed; She never made the bed. It was wall hangings on Friday, In colors she adores. It never bothered her at all, That crumbs were on the floors. I found a maid on Saturday, My week is now complete. My wife can quilt the hours away; The house will still be neat. Well, now it's only Sunday, I think I'm about to wilt. I cursed, I raved, I ranted, Cause the MAID has learned to QUILT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here's another: 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, The only one sleeping was Quilter's dear spouse. The Log Cabin stockings were almost completed, "Just a few stitches left, "our sweet quilter repeated, "Then I can hang them and head off to finish The pillows I'm making, fulfilling Mom's wish For something "quilty" to put on her couch", As she pricked her poor finger, our quilter yelled, "Ouch!" ....When from out in the kitchen there arose such a crashing, She sprang from her work , and she dropped all her sashing. Away to the doorway she flew like a plane, Wondering just what was happening and who she could blame. When what to her wondering eyes should appear, But Old Mrs Claus and her bag of quilt-gear.... ....With her elves bearing gifts, through the kitchen she came, She directed and pointed and called them by name. "Now Elna, now Pfaff, now Bernina and Viking, The Hoffman and Mumm should be just to her liking. To the sewing room - there, it's just back of the hall, Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!" "My Dear," said The Claus (as she liked to be called), There really is no need to worry at all. Your projects will all be completed this night, I'm terribly sorry we gave you a fright. Sit down. Have some tea. It's relaxing, you'll see. My friends and I've come a long way to help Thee. She thought she was dreaming, our Dear Quilter did, In fact she quite feared that she'd near' flipped her lid! But the flash of the needles and twist of the thread Soon gave her to know she had nothing to dread. They spoke no more words, but went straight to their sewing. How the work went so quickly she had no way of knowing. The stitches, how tiny! The corners, how straight! This Claus-woman's talent was awfully great. They finished the pillows, then started a quilt. Before they all knew it, the whole thing was built!... Now old Mrs. Claus, she knew quilters real well, And she knew they'd need help on this night most of all So she said to our quilter, "Just move over, dear, I've brought my own needle. We'll get done, never fear. I told dear old Santa about what quilters do. How they plan all these projects but have other work too. So he taught me his magic for doing things fast. There, that pillow's done. Now this is the last." They tidied their thread snips, and picked up the scraps And chased our dear quilters six cats from their laps. They left behind gingerbread (just to be nice) And the whole house smelled sweetly of Christmas and spice. As they scurried away with their thimbles still gleaming Dear Mrs. Claus paused, her cap ribbons streaming. "Merry Christmas, my dear, now just have a ball! Relax and enjoy. Happy Quilting to all!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm sure everyone has seen this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 And another one, just for all us longarmers: The Longarmer Quilter’s Prayer Dear Lord, So far today I am doing all right. I haven’t ripped a hole in a top or stitched my sleeve to the leaders. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I haven’t had to rip out any stitches or put a PITA customer in her place. I have not whined, complained, cursed, or eaten any chocolate. I have not charged anything on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I think that I will really need your help then. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here's another: Let Me Sew! (to the tune of “Let It Snow!”) Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fabric is so delightful. I wish I’d no place to go: Let me sew, let me sew, let me sew! My kitchen floor needs some mopping, But I’ve bought some beads for topping. I’ve got to finish my UFO: Let me sew, let me sew, let me sew! When I’m finally off my feet, I’ll forget all about my home. My family will want to eat – They better call for pizza on the phone! The stitches are finally flying, And the seams are flatly lying. If they really do love me so, They’ll let me sew, let me sew, let me sew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 And the last one for now - gotta go get that quilt done!! Take me out to the Quilt Shop Take me out with the crowd Buy me some fabric right off the rack I don't care if I never get back Let me root, root, root for the new stuff If it don't come, I won't stop For it's one, two, three trips and more To the old Quilt Shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Those are great, Barbara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Originally posted by barbm And another one, just for all us longarmers: The Longarmer Quilter’s Prayer Dear Lord, So far today I am doing all right. I haven’t ripped a hole in a top or stitched my sleeve to the leaders. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I haven’t had to rip out any stitches or put a PITA customer in her place. I have not whined, complained, cursed, or eaten any chocolate. I have not charged anything on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I think that I will really need your help then. Amen Oh Barb--I made this one up several years ago and posted it--I had nearly forgotten about it! My newest fave is a sign given to me to hang in the studio--a blessing... "May All Your Bobbins Be Full." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 That's funny, Linda, that you forgot!! Here's one more: "May all your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I love these!!! Great way to start the day!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoquilter Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hopefully, my photo will show up. I have this hanging in my house. It says "Creative women have cobwebs in their corners, not in their minds" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 These are all wonderful/ Thank you for posting and sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 These are great. I am copying them to use with my other quilting friends. I want to give credit where due, so Barb, did you write the ones that you shared? They are so cute. You are quite talented at writing as well as quilting. I hope that we can keep adding to this. I too would like to see some poems or quotes that we can add to quilt gifts that we give. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Oh, no, no, nooooo, I didn't write ANY of these! Just collected them over the past four years or so. You could probably "google" some key phrases and find the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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