The purpose of creating a handmade quilt might not make sense to someone who did not come from a family of dedicated quilters. Growing up in a family where my great grandmothers, grandmothers, mother and all of my aunts were quilters, the time and energy that goes into creating a handmade quilt was always appreciated. In making the decision whether to make your own quilt or just go to a store and buy one, here are some things to consider: oIf you are a creative person, it is especially satisfying to decorate your home with things you make yourself. Anyone who has a quilt on display in their home will tell you that guests almost always notice and compliment your handiwork. Your home takes on a little more of your own warmth and personality when you display your own handiwork. oA handmade quilt is a perfect gift for the person who can afford to buy almost anything they want. For many years, I worked as secretary to a successful business woman who had been very generous to me through the years. When she celebrated a milestone birthday, I wanted to give her something special. Knowing I could not afford to buy anything she could not buy for herself, I decided a handmade quilt would be a great gift. To my surprise, this was the only handmade quilt she had ever owned, and she was beyond thrilled to know that someone would take time to create a special gift for her. oMost people appreciate the value of a handmade quilt, and even men and children love receiving a quilt as a gift. Almost anyone loves to receive a gift that was made especially with them in mind. oWhen you give a handmade quilt as a gift, you are giving something no one else can give the recipient. You are giving of your time, energy and talent, which are things money cannot buy. oA handmade quilt is a one-of-a kind creation. Even if you use the same pattern and similar colors, every quilt seems to turn out a little different making it unique and personal. oA handmade quilt can become a family heirloom and be a special keepsake. When you own a quilt that was given to you by a family member, you fondly remember that person every time you see their handiwork. oIf you like to sew and have fabric left over from other sewing project, the left over fabric is never wasted when it is turned into a beautiful handmade quilt. Whether given as a gift, displayed for decoration in your home, or used to keep warm on a cold night, there a many reasons for the creative person to take up the art of quilting. There is a feeling of satisfaction and pride when you tie the last knot in a project that you created yourself.
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