I recently rediscovered my quilting journal.
It’s really a wonderful tool to
- keep track of what happened first, second, etc.
- document mistakes you learned from the project
- help you reach a goal
- prove ownership (yes, people steal quilts)
- inspire another aspiring quilter
- keep a history to pass on to your future generations.
There are probably a few reasons it was put aside other than that I had to move my sewing room to the basement. It’s called the computer and digital photography/cameras for one. Having a few too many irons in the fire could be (and probably is) Number Two. Then there’s the time factor. The time between making a quilt can be pretty lengthy which would lead to my forgetting about the documentation part. Well, whatever. Shame on me. Because finding this little piece of the past makes me a little nostalgic. If I’d kept it up, I could have used it for the A to Z.
Maybe I’ll begin printing the project photos again and inserting them in this for next year?? And so I remember, guess I’ll just tie a string around my finger?
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Katy Trail Creations 
I suppose serious quilters and designers would benefit from a journal to remind them of just about anything, including what design element or fabric gave them a problem or how a design changed course.
Returning the visit from AtoZ
Wendy at Jollett Etc.
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After spending 20+years documenting days in childcare you’d think I would have done this more faithfully 🙄 Thank you for those extra ideas. I’m taking notes for future reference.
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Is the picture on the front of the journal your work – it’s lovely (and I would have really liked to see what you had inside – and some of those quilts!) Hopefully you get inspired by the rediscovery. Leanne @ cresting the hill
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It’s the journal cover (just a purchased gift from my daughters). and hope you come back for more on the contents at a “later letter” 🙂
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My mum has kept a quilting journal off and on, although (like you) I think it has fallen by the wayside. Mostly that’s what her blog is for I think! OzzyPip Quilts
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The computer definitely allows us to share with everyone, not just a choice few as in a paper journal. I can see benefits of both. 🙂 thank you for stopping by!
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