I talked to my friend who is the expert quilter. She said my quilt was too larger to do on a regular machine, that I would not be able to roll it up small enough to get the sides through the machine in order to quilt the center. Her recommendation was either hand quilt it or take it to someone with this big machine.
I asked where to find someone locally to do this. She told me to look for a quilting group and contact them. So, I asked at the library and they put me in touch with a quilting group, who then recommended this lady. They also invited me to join the group! I told them I was a beginner and was told that was fine, that everyone has to start somewhere. I asked what they do and was told they meet once a month on Tuesday evenings and talk about their projects, give suggestions and just have a good time. I am thinking of joining them. I think I would learn a lot from this group of ladies. Life-long learning right?
It appears to me that what they are doing, is continuing to learn from each other and also participate in "waving" showing what they have accomplished.
Here is the finished top:
Reading your post reminded me of Kuhlthau's ISP learning model. She says that, "conversations enable students to identify ideas that do not fit in with what they know and to decide what they need to learn more about" (Kulthau, 1997). You discussions with your friend have really guided your inquiry process. Through each conversation you have been able to gain knowledge while also developing new questions or paths of inquiry.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting group seems like a great way to tap into a collaborative environment where "...people often work together to address situations that require more information for a broader understanding of a problem" (Kulthau, 1997).
Can't wait to keep reading :)
I think that is the definition of collaboration, or plays well with others! Thanks, I can't wait to get the quilt back!
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