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Old 02-20-2008, 09:46 AM   #12 (permalink)
Reba
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Originally Posted by AmyCy View Post
Its beautiful. I envy those who can sew quilts.

And yes, it is considered an art. Some art theorists may consider it craft, but I don't see a difference between art and craft (quilts hang in art museums, and paintings are sold at crafts fair). Its art with an instrumental value- meaning it has a greater good beyond itself (in this case- the greater good of warmth and the greater good for your friend to show his pride).

Nice work!!
Yes, it's an art and a craft.

The art is in the designing (including the color and fabric choices, and arrangements), and the craft is in the production skill.

Maybe it's "art" when it hangs on a wall, and "craft" when it covers a bed.

But it's all beautiful.
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