Further on the Journey of Express Your Love

LeahDay

Leah Day has been teaching online since 2009. She's the creator of the Free Motion Quilting Project, a blog filled with thousands of quilting tutorial videos. Leah has written several books including 365 Free Motion Quilting Designs, Explore Walking Foot Quilting with Leah Day, and Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt.

17 Responses

  1. Becky says:

    I can relate to the not being able to say no. I have gotten better and better at saying no over the years, and it DOES help to say no… keep at it. I don't understand the last part as well, but don't worry about people getting bored. This blog is for you too :-).

  2. I sure hope my fist comment made it through. I don't see it.

  3. Listen, Leah, I am a psychologist and I often have to work very hard to get women in particular to recognize the difference between SELF-FISH and SELF-FULL! Get it? If you are not FULL you can't give to others well at all. Think on it, GF, and thanks for all you do for us in the quilting world.

  4. The 365 days may have been but you are now showing how to actually use these designs in a quilt or wall hanging. This is much more beneficial to everyone including yourself. Thanks for your willingness to share.
    Cindy N.

  5. kupton52 says:

    As someone who speaks from experience—-when evidence of our abusive, programmed, self-loathing,"I'm not enough" talk sneaks out, isn't it nice to have a grounding, voice of reality to throw cold water of truth in our face? Way to go, Josh! Blessings, Leah….

  6. dtang says:

    Leah, this post breaks my heart, but I also very much understand what is going on. Been there, done that only own issues. Sweetie, I hope you figure this out and can fully enjoy what you do so well and love so much…family and quilting.

  7. Forevermisty says:

    Leah, many quilters work on series. Express your Love is one of yours so go for it.

  8. tirane93 says:

    your work on this quilt is amazing. thanks for the periodic updates.

  9. Autumn Adams says:

    I really enjoy your blog. I especially appreciate your willingness to share your emotional journey. Thank you.

  10. Leah I'm proud of you for taking charge of your world and your power to say no. It is just as important as saying yes and sometimes more so. I am glad you are making your quilt for yourself. There is glory in that and beauty in that and making something beautiful for the pure joy of making it, because it makes you happy, is the best way to honor yourself. 🙂 There is goodness in finding happiness within yourself because I think it shines out of us like a beacon when we are happy and believe in our selves and our worth.
    🙂

  11. Hope says:

    Well, I know you won't bore me with more Express Your Love quilts. I have enjoyed your different versions so far, and always feel like I'm learning. Do what is right for you. 🙂

  12. Jacqueline says:

    I hope you find the peace you seek. I think you are on the right path but for what it is worth I think if you add God into your daily equation things will get better for you. Nothing serious, just talk to him like you do your husband, friends, etc. I would suggest in your head so people don't think you have lost it. But you will be amazed at how much He will give you if you only ask.

  13. Veronica says:

    The very best work I have ever done was made for myself. Some of these quilts have gone on to win at quilt shows and art shows. That is besides the point. When I make something just because I want to make it I am free to experiment and express myself.

  14. Leah — you are such a delight.Love your videos, love your book and like your journey with free motion quilting. Think you are doing quite well as a young women– you already have direction, skills to get there and I bet your husband and boy really love you–think you have lots of balance in your life for one so young. I know lots of older women — who are afraid to do anything for themselves– and they are timid or bitter because they deny the positive in themselves. You are just fine– don't beat yourself up with criticism — there are always others walking around to do that for you 🙂
    Hey– you bought a good machine– which you more than deserve because you put it to good use– but– you know– you deserve it even if you could barely even sew because you owe it to every woman who has lived in the past who sewed on mechanical machines, by hand, and crank and pedal machines– who would have grabbed that Horizon in a NY minute– to sew for pleasure and art instead of sheer necessity. Since you live in a time and place where you can express your art with high tech tools– you owe it to those women to enjoy it for them 🙂

  15. Anonymous says:

    I think it's one thing to want to show and share your work with others, and it's entirely another to feel obligated to do so.

    We'd love to continue to see the journey of this quilt, but it's not up to us. It's entirely up to you. You dreamed her. You drew her. You are quilting her….and don't forget: you are in charge of you!

  16. claudia wolf says:

    oh leah,
    go on with yourself and express your love
    i learn soooo much and i hope one day to be able to say: i quilt this only for me!!!
    claudia

  17. Anonymous says:

    I love your work
    happy weekend
    Josefina
    tijerasycuchara.wordpress.com

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