Friday, December 18, 2020

Lots of Additions to Quote Quilt

 Sometimes procrastinating cleaning the basement and sandwiching a quilt can come in handy. There has been an avalanche of new additions to the Quote Quilt .

This quote covers up a duplicate quote. While I don't mind duplicate quotes, this quote has been important to me ever since I first came across it as a teenager. I just let the fabric be this organic shape (trimmed to size) instead of cutting it into a particular shape.


When I tried to think of things that happened during the 2002 to 2020 time frame, I remembered that we had several graduations. I found a spot that had space for these  motifs and the fact that the quote is about study made it appropriate place to put it. Hopefully it doesn't make the graduates feel I am undermining all their years of study!


While I was at it, I included one to represent births. There were some cousins who were born in this time frame. This baby can also represent new beginnings and new years.


This is a pretty picture I found and a fun quote I wanted to add.



This is a star to symbolize Jupiter and Mars conjunction for the first time since 1623. It may look like a sun to you, but if you squint hard enough, you will be able to see the star.


This quick one is for the solving the Zodiac cipher. This quote may seem more upsetting than comforting, but for me, it meant that you might as well do what you want since there will always be a way to complain. The proverb was commiserating and showing that someone understands what you are going through.


10 comments:

Ann said...

These quotes make your quilt even more special. You, your family, and friends will enjoy reading them whenever the quilt is in use.
I love your Christmas star!

Rose said...

I had never heard the last one...I suffer so bad from indecision. It robs me of so much time.

Robin said...

Nice new additions. Very fun to hear your reasons for adding things. The combination star on the 21st is really something to look forward to. I hope it won't be cloudy where we are.

Vivian said...

Every time I see a new addition, I smile! This is going to be such a special quilt when it's done.

Emily said...

I enjoy seeing these updates. I love the face with Don't Worry Be Happy on the side.

Karrin Hurd said...

Love seeing your new additions to the Quote quilt! Happy Holidays!

Kim said...

"Don't worry, be happy".....now I can hear Bobbie McFerrin singing in my head. There is much progress to see and fabulous and meaningful quotes. I always love to see your new thoughts and the way you interpret them in your motifs.

Karla (ThreadBndr) said...

Love the quote quilt. I am in awe of people that can make 'off the cuff' look so good!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

How cool is this! and all those quotes will bring back memories forever. Ps adding quotes and quilting is way more fun than cleaning the basement ;-)

Tanya said...

Your quotes are always so thought provoking... I love the little baby you've got in there!