No introduction is really needed for longtime and active, guild member, Jordan. Nevertheless, it is fun to learn more. I'll think of him the next time I find myself quilting on a Monday night. Thanks Jordan for agreeing to talk about you! Why do you quilt? I love spending time with bright colors. I love the variety of the different steps in the process. I love the end result (a blanket! for keeping warm or giving as a gift!.) How/When did you start quilting? Before joining the guild, I’d made one quilt, which took about a year. (Maritza taught me how to quilt and bind it in a class at the old gather here location!) I heard about the guild starting up and thought, why not check it out? Every month the show and tells are so amazing -- they’ve encouraged me to continue learning and making. About a year ago I decided to upgrade my sewing machine, which was a wonderful way to acknowledge to myself that quilting is something I love and want to spend more time with. Since then, I’ve been devoting more time to it. What skill are you itching to master? I’ve become curious about improv quilting. My design process feels rigid -- I want to spend less energy worrying about it. I’ve been reading the book “Inspiring Improv” and hope that improv will lead me to some interesting places. What sewing skill are you most proud of? I’m proud of this bit of long arming that I did: Tell us about the quilt that means the most to you and why. This doesn’t have to be one that you made. And we’d love to see a picture! I inherited this quilt that my grandmother made. She made much more beautiful and intricate quilts -- this is just the one that family members assumed a boy would want. But, I love it anyway. It’s full of texture (corduroy, velvet), is hand tied, and has wool batting. It’s the perfect size for reading under. From designing and picking fabrics to watching a recipient’s face when they see your quilt for the first time, what is your favorite part of the whole process? I love it when, after sewing and pressing a seam, you flip it over and look at the fabrics joined together for the first time. They look so much better than when you were holding them together a few minutes before. It’s magical. Do you sew for a living? Nope. Let’s get personal! Rapid fire: What quilt camp do you belong to?
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I like to begin the work week by sewing on Monday night while listening to the BSO broadcast on the radio. Does anyone hang out with you while you quilt? Every once in a while my husband will read or work in the room with me while I quilt. It’s cozy! What is your favorite quilting tool at the moment? My sewing machine! ❤️❤️❤️ Do you have a tip or strategy to share with your quilting friends? (ex. Accurate cutting or piecing; managing stash; managing scraps; organizing quilt space; finding quilt time) I’ve started spinning my seams -- it helps the points in 4 and 9 patch blocks look really good. What kind of other crafts are you into besides quilting? Sewing shirts. Gardening. Cooking. Baking. Is reading a craft? I used to knit a lot but haven’t been lately. Where’s your favorite spot to eat in Cambridge? It’s not fine dining, but I like Wrapro on Mass Ave (“Don’t Feel Awful, Get a Falafel”) followed by dessert at Berry Line next door. Also, Elmendorf Baking Supply in East Cambridge is amazing. If you could take a “quilt” pilgrimage to anywhere in the world to meet anyone or see any quilts, where would you go and who or what would you see? I’m interested in the tile and textile patterns in North Africa or the Middle East. I’d love to see more in person! Do you have any favorite blogs/insta accounts we should know about? And where can we find you on the internet? Although I don’t post enough, my instagram is @jambyjamby. |
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