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Why Quilling is the Perfect Craft

March 13, 2016

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been creative. And I’ve tried close to every type of art and craft out there. I have been known to wander down the aisles of craft stores swooning over paint, yarn and embroidery floss.

But after practicing the art of quilling paper for the last 6 or so years, I have come to the realization of quite a few reasons why quilling is the perfect craft!

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The supplies are fairly inexpensive

Compared to so many other crafts, the basic equipment that you need to start quilling really costs peanuts! And, if you’re really creative and thrifty, you could get away with even less! Cut your own paper from what you have in your craft closet. Coil your strips around a needle, wooden dowel or even a toothpick!

The basics are simple to learn

The first steps of quilling simply involve coiling a long strip of paper around a needle tool. Sure, there are many advanced techniques, but the basic coils and shapes don’t involve tons of specialized know-how. Β Once you have the first steps down, you can create anything!




It travels well

Yep, you read that right! There have been many times where I’ve been up against a deadline close to a family road trip and I’ve had to take my quilling on the road. It’s definitely not the easiest way to quill paper, but if you’ve got a few dozen teardrop coils to produce for some gift tags and a limited amount of time, its totally doable in the car!

It stores easily

Comparatively to stacks of canvases, or shelves of ceramic jars, both quilling paper and the finished product don’t take up tons of space. Β There are lots of ways to store quilling paperΒ and, depending on your project, finished quillings are usually fairly sturdy and strong.




It’s unique

Quilling has been around for centuries, and it’s popularity has risen and fallen through the years, but it’s still not extremely widely practiced. Although sometimes that means you’ll have to do a bit of explaining as to what quilling actually is, if you’re looking for an uncommon craft, quilling is it!

It’s a WOW!

There have been so many times that I hear “I can’t believe its made of paper!” from a buyer when one of my quillings get delivered. Β It’s always such an honor to have my work so well appreciated by others!

What are your favorite reasons to practice quilling? Leave a comment below!


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Comments

  1. Tracy Danner says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:01 am

    I have been Quilling for about a month.
    I have alot to learning to do but I like it.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      March 30, 2016 at 8:53 am

      That’s great, Tracy! Welcome to the quilling club!

      Reply
  2. dawn bamford says

    June 14, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Like you I think I have tried every type of craft. I find Quilling quite relaxing. I have also taken mine on holiday for when I can’t sleep. I like trying different techniques and I find your videos invaluable. Look forward to more.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      June 14, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      That’s so great to hear, Dawn! Thanks so much! I’m glad I’m not the only one who travels with their quilling supplies.

      Reply
  3. Leah Weber says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I’ve tried about every craft there is but I’ve never tried quilling! I may have to try it after reading this!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Great, Leah! I hope you do!

      Reply
  4. Trish the Dish says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Where have I been, never heard of this, but this looks so neat!!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Lol, Trish! Quilling isn’t hugely popular right now, but I’m trying to bring it back!

      Reply
  5. mammascookinggf says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Beautiful! This would be a great craft for my daughter and I to learn together.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks! I hope you two enjoy quilling!

      Reply
  6. kage2015 says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:52 am

    This is one craft I have never tried to do. Looks like fun and think I could get the hang of it.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      I bet you could pretty easily!

      Reply
  7. Meehandering says

    April 28, 2017 at 9:28 am

    This looks like so much fun!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      It is pretty fun! I hope you’ll give it a try!

      Reply
  8. Devon says

    April 29, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    That looks so fun. I haven’t tried quilling yet. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      So glad you stopped by, Devon!

      Reply
  9. Beverley PROTHERO says

    April 10, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    I have just taken Quilling up again, I did a lot in the late 70’s and early 80’s, but it was nothing like the amazing techniques that are around today….. I have always liked to combine various crafts together and am having a lot of fun working with other papercraft techniques and quilling together….. thank goodness for great tweezers as my arthritis is not helping matters these days…….. looking foeward to your newslatters

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      April 11, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      I’m a big fan of mixing media, too. And I agree, tweezers are a huge help!

      Reply
  10. Elizabeth Krentz says

    December 11, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Thank you I am having a great time learning to quill

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      That’s wonderful! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

      Reply

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