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Hello Farmgirl Friends!! As most of you know, I love absolutely anything that is quilted… whether it is one of my quilts that I’m snuggled under, a quilt coat I’m wearing that I made from a vintage quilt, a book bag I’ve made from quilted fabric… anything quilted is my favorite!
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I’ve made these sweet little hanging hearts through the years for Mother’s Day, birthdays, May Day, Valentine’s Day, or just a sweet little gift to give your favorite friend! They are such fun because you can hang them anywhere! My friend has the one I made her hanging on the knob of her vintage china cabinet! It is so sweet.
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In the Apr/May 2025 issue of MaryJanesFarm, “Spring Forward” (on newsstands March 18), we led you here for a chance to win one of three of my quilted hearts. Just comment below by answering the question, “Describe your favorite place to be when you quilt.” Then stay tuned; I’ll toss your name into a hat and draw three lucky winners on July 1. If you’re not yet a subscriber to MaryJanesFarm, visit https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/Magazine to sign up for just $19.95/year.
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There’s something I want to tell you about MaryJanesFarm magazine. If you are not a subscriber of magazines (like so many of us are not anymore) this is one magazine you must subscribe to. It is a treasure. It’s not full of advertisements, the articles are so beautifully written and it is just so inspiring. I have gotten it for myself for many years but I also subscribe to it for several of my close girlfriends as well as my mother. And they all look forward to it every other month!
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This morning as I look at my tulips popping up through the icy, frozen ground I am dreaming about all things spring! I hope you are too!
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Until our gravel roads cross again… So long,
Dori
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It depends on the season, and the weather! In winter, in my cozy bed…and in warmer weather, outside my Little House…but I love that many projects are portable, so most any place will do!
“My favorite place to be when quilting is at Highland Sr. Center/Home Arts” with a lovely and talented group of ladies. Each quilter in this group is very talented and stitch up a lot quilts through the year (we meet every Tuesday).
We all have other crafts we enjoy; so, on any Tuesday, you will see quilting, weaving, knitting, twining and other wonderful projects being completed.
My favorite place to be when quilting is at a quilt retreat with a group of quilting friends. We share tips & tricks for quilting, family stories, great food, lots of laughs, and, of course fun, beautiful quilting projects.
My favorite place: Texas, for quilting, sewing, or anything.
My favorite place to be consists of two areas. First is my comfort area, the sewing/laundry room in my parents 100 year old home. There are so many memories. But my very favorite place to be is in our very little rural church on Wednesday afternoons. The church quilters meet for an afternoon of quilting and visiting. We are all there for each other from the birth of great grandchildren to the sadness of losing a spouse. Ages range from 50 to over 80, but age means nothing when we are together. There is learning from each other, laughing with each other, hugs when tears are shed, and of course quilting. We have coffee time and everyone shares some goodies. Well over 100 quilts a year are donated which gives us much pleasure. It’s small town, it’s sharing, and it’s a special place to bond. It’s a wonderful place to be.
Ginger,
Can I say that your comment was so incredible… I could just put myself there with all you precious ladies. Actually I wish I was there!!! What an incredible thing to have and the best place and people to help share the burden of all of life’s woes… and share in the happiness of all of life’s good things. Hang on to those ladies and that time together!!!
And over 100 quilts a year??? THAT is the best thing ever!
~ Dori ~
I have few favorite places that I like to quilt. Quietly hand quilting on the couch at the end of the day when my husband and I watch TV together. With my neighborhood fellow quilters , we meet 3 times a month at a home , always good conversation and help if needed.
Joanne,
Fellow quilters are the BEST!!!!
~ Dori ~
The hearts are adorable. I love sewing in my sewing room !
I love to quilt in my sewing room.
My favorite place to quilt is sitting on the back porch with the dog in the early afternoon sun.
Vanessa,
I love quilting on my porch as well!!! Most relaxing place!
~ Dori ~
I am not much of a quilter but love to do crafts. I especially love to watercolor cards for all my friends and relatives.
I have subscribed to Mary Jane magazine for several years now. Don’t disturb me on the day it arrives in the mail because I read it from cover to cover. I also share them with my church ladies and have sent a subscription to my grandaughter. Her daughters (3) love it, too, when it comes in there mail on rural Colorado
Margaret,
My grand-girls love MaryJanesFarm magazine as well! I love watercolor cards… I have no artistic ability when it comes to drawing/painting/ etc… but wow do I admire those that do!
~ Dori ~
I love to do my crafts in the sun room. Your quilted heart would brighten up that room.
Carole,
A sun room is PERFECT of all kinds of crafts! And yes… for a quilted heart too!
~ Dori ~
I love to quilt in my living room. If it’s hand piecing or knot tying my quilt. I can be around my husband and spending quality time with him even if he’s watching tv.
My favorite place to quilt is in my art studio, but my studio and our home were lost in hurricane Helene. I don’t say that for pity it is simply fact. So, my favorite current place to quilt is on the floor of a room in our long term rental. Losing so much is hard but a blessing too. Ultimately it’s the people and the experiences that are important. Most of the things can be replaced. I have, in this moment, a chance to gain a new perspective on my life, on what I bring into it. I set out to make a memory quilt for my son as he quickly arrives at college graduation. It was scrappy and my back hurt for days from working on the ground but I got it done. Creating, quilting, cooking, spending time with people…these are the things that I’m focused on. The where isn’t as important anymore.
My favorite place to quilt is in the cozy confines of our home. I work full-time so any time I can squeeze a few precious hours to do my quilting, sewing, baking, or crafting, I grab it. Long time reader of MJ magazine!
I handquilt very little anymore, but when I do my favorite place is in my recliner, under my Ott light, with my hubby in his chair and a crime show on TV. Love the hearts!
I love to quilt anywhere but my favorite spot is in my big comfy chair near our fireplace. Whether we have a fire going or not. The room itself is just so cozy and I love thinking of the person I am making the quilt for and putting love into all my stitches!
I have a sweet little sewing room. My mother passed away a couple of years ago, she was a retired seamstress and collected A LOT of treasures over the years, I was VERY fortunate to work along side of her for 35 of those 60 years and took over her business when she retired. Her treasures are now displayed in lots of places in my sewing room, including her sewing machine. Its a comforting space for me…I am surrounded by her everywhere. Just walking through the door sometimes gives me a boost on a crappy day.
My favorite place to quilt is in my living room on my longarm. It faces the window so I can see the wild birds at the feeders in winter. It is a very peaceful place to quilt until my parrots start up with their loud commentary.
Judy says:
When I was a young child a new family moved in next door. The family consisted of a Mom, Dad and two sons. Because Mrs. H had no daughters she took an interest in me. Mrs. H would invite me over for lunch, shopping and sometimes just to talk. Mrs. H was also an avid sewer. She sewed all of her clothes, curtains, quilts, pillows etc. And she taught me how to sew quilts. So my favorite place to quilt was at Mrs. H’s home. She was a wonderful, caring and kind neighbor who made me feel special during a very difficult time in my life. Mrs. H died at the age of 57 from ovarian cancer. I still mourn her loss to this day. And I still Thank God that He brought Mrs. H into my life. She not only taught me how to quilt but also taught me how to cook, bake, sew and be a best friend.
My sewing machine is in front of a nice size window where I watch the wildlife travel by as I sew. I truly love watching the birdies although to deer are cute too! It may take a bit longer to get the quilt together but that is alright. For my hand quilting I sit in my rocker in front of our fireplace and watch all the action of the Wildlife, my trees and flowers as the view is so pretty. I am always full of such joy, it is my special time.
Have a Blessed Weekend.
Hugs,
Debbie
I have my very own she shed and love my quiet time in the peaceful country of Washington state.
Anywhere I can quilt is my favorite place. Doesn’t matter where it is as long as I can quilt where I am.
My favorite place to HAND quilt, is at my glamper. It faces a field on 2 sides and a road on the other two sides. I grab a chair (with a cushion nowadays) and turn up the radio, then sit and quilt. If it happens to rain (or snow!) I go into my glamper, sit on my bed and quilt away the hours and projects. Otherwise, for my bigger projects, I have a small sewing area, and I turn on an audiobook and sew/quilt to my heart’s content. Love being alone to quilt! It gives me a new perspective on everything that comes to my mind!
I have a dedicated space to sew in my house that has all my favorite things close by and my music on my favorite channel. It’s where I go to find peace and joy when things are rushed. I also go there to journal and do my Bible study. It’s my “happy place”!
I love quilting in the peace and quiet of my sewing room. It is quiet, no interuptions. When I am sewing I leave my cell phone in the living room,
I live in a rural community and when our house burned down in July 1994 we were given handmade quilts from four different local volunteer firemen groups. They were made by the wives of the firemen. We were also given handmade quilts from four different local rural women clubs. They are unique, beautiful and such treasures.
I really like being under one of these when the weather is cool or cold.
They are also appreciated by our family when they visit from out of town.
And, your hearts are just adorable!
My favorite place to quilt is with my sister quilters. We meet every Thursday to make creative quilts for a local camp for kids with medical diagnoses. We are a new quilting group and several are newbies at quilting, but the spirit and encouragement is amazing. Quilting with my friends is the best regardless of location.
Thanks for this opportunity and for sharing your amazing talents.
My favorite place to quilt is my sewing room overlooking the chickens in my backyard,with my dogs at foot. I’ve only done 5 quilts and the first went to my mom.
My favorite place to be when I quilt is in my sewing room. I’m alone, I put on my earphones and listen to my favorite music of the day, and just do my thing! I’m surrounded by old and new quilts and quilting treasures. I have a comfortable chair, the right lighting and everything within reach. Yes-that’s my favorite place tp be!!!!
First, I’d like to say I’ve been a subsriber to MARY JANE’S farm for many years and always look forward to getting it in the mail. I take the magazine and drift over to my garden room, where I seek the warmth of the sun scanning over each page without all the ads. This garden room is where I like to finish my quilts hand sewing the binding to my quilts. It’s my favorite place with 5 windows giving me the right kind of natural light.
If not using my dining table, I quilt in my multipurpose room (computer, TV, sewing room).
I love to quilt in my sewing room. It is my paradise and I have an old painted Keep Out sign on my door, although my family does not do that! Quilting has been my quiet happy time. I love my sewing room💕
My favorite place to quilt is across from my mom who taught me how to sew by hand and on my grandma’s sewing machine. She helped me connect all of the layers on my old quilt that my grandma made for me and each of her other 7 grandchildren. It has been loved over the years but needed some extra love which my mom and I were able to give it together.
I’ve never quilted but my grandmother did. I was very little when she died but I still have a quilt that she made. I have always wanted to learn but I’m afraid I’m too old to start now. I would have loved the chance to do these beautiful crafts but working full time & trying to raise my 2 young daughters, after my husband died, took all my time
& energy. Amazing art, amazing crafters make me happy to see this art continue for future generations.
My front porch when quilting by hand.
I love quilting at my local library with friends! I made a quilted runner for my Fall table and it’s been a treasure ever since. It’s also where I learned to freestyle stitch to finish it and I love the look and versatility!
I was very close to an aunt who taught me to quilt as I grew up. It was so special to attend 2 quilt retreats a year for over 20 years with her at our church camp, together with friends made during all those years. Unfortunately my aunt has passed but the memories are comforting and I wouldn’t have the knowledge I do without our time together. So my favorite place to quilt would be quilt retreat! Or any time spent with Auntie Dorothy❤️