Where's Abby (+ Dylan and dogs)

For my first post about quilting, I think it's appropriate that it's all about the reason I began quilting and my favorite part about the craft.  It's the thought, meaning, and sentiments that go into the planning and creating. It's making each piece personalized and special for each recipient. Thinking about the recipients, what they cherish and value, what makes them the unique person that is getting this quilt. What do I think of when I think of ____? What colors and feelings match this human?  As I've gotten into some more commissioned pieces where I don't necessarily know the couple, I still have had the pleasure and fun in seeing their nurseries/homes, Pinterest inspiration, learning about the couple. Trying to envision what that new mom is wanting to create for their little one, what style they're dreaming of... It's fun too to incorporate their choice of baby names if they know already (of course Alice Daisy needed some sweet little daisies).  I ...

Since college I've been really experimenting with... Crafts!  All kinds of crafts. Painting- Enjoyed it, but never felt like I could come up with original work and just always kinda felt like an amateur. Pottery- took a class and had dreams of becoming a master potter, but a little too expensive and just not super practical at home. Cross-stitch, crochet, embroidery... Then comes an idea in 2017!  Quilting ! And I am so stoked on it. I finally feel like I've found my niche and favorite craft. With embroidery, I love how beautiful and free handed they can be and will continue some embroidery, but I love the practicality and functionality of quilts. I love thinking about the coziness they bring and creating these personalized pieces for friends and family, incorporating things they love. The family history also adds to the   I'm in grad school and maybe should be thinking about speech and language all the time but I just keep thinking about quilting and all t...