tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post6771792227406017810..comments2024-03-26T19:41:26.017-06:00Comments on Bees, Birds, Berries, and Blooms!: One step forward and two back...Bonnie Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-47605301939990552432016-01-24T19:09:26.302-07:002016-01-24T19:09:26.302-07:00Dear Bonnie wow that is one lovely quilt. I had a...Dear Bonnie wow that is one lovely quilt. I had a dreadful time at school with the Needlework Teacher because I was slow - if I did not keep up with the rest of the class she used to take it home and do what was needed so there were bits I did not know as a result. In the end it put me off crafting. A good friend who I worked with Margaret was always bring craft stuff in to do and it was thanks to her that I started with the sewing and crafting again. She told me that each piece you work will be unique and there will be mistakes - no one is perfect but each mistake makes that work distinguishable as yours and each time you do something you learn that much more. What I do think your parents will treasure is all the love and time you have put in to make an heirloom to keep them warm and snuggle under. Each square each section each flying geese block have all been stitched with love. What better way to give of yourself and show you really care. I have never made quilt yet. I am in the process of accumulating old mens shirts with lots of fabric in them to make throw quilt for the single room. I thought if I started out with recycled fabric first I could make mistakes on that and get used to handling and letting the fabric speak to me before being let loose on more expensive fabric. I tend to collect things together a bit at a time until I have everything to hand and that way on its not as expensive on the pocket. You have done very well with the jewellery for a first timer. Take care. Pattypan xPattypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-50222182053876646112016-01-20T10:47:34.419-07:002016-01-20T10:47:34.419-07:00Bonnie, I can't tell you the amount of times I...Bonnie, I can't tell you the amount of times I've spent ripping things apart! (And I've never made a quilt!) I think this is gorgeous, and like you, I enjoy the repetitive work much more than the planning part. I'm trying to make a stained glass quilt panel for my friend, I make her one each year, just a little 6" x 6" suncatchery thing, and I'm having a terrible time getting the pattern right. You've done a fantastic job on this wonderful heirloom.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-56815392769737999062016-01-18T18:14:12.306-07:002016-01-18T18:14:12.306-07:00Special quilt. I have done my fair share of rippi...Special quilt. I have done my fair share of ripping-out, and I've left my fair share of imperfections in quilts. It's the love behind it that's most important. Keep up the good work. It's looking great!Gumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-12748022405721336752016-01-14T19:30:27.444-07:002016-01-14T19:30:27.444-07:00looks really nice. I made a quilt for my dad one ...looks really nice. I made a quilt for my dad one time for his semi. After it was done I realized that I had added a whole extra row of blocks. He loved it anyway. Wynn and I now have it on our bed. Love having it. Hope you and Kelly had a good Christmas. Diane and WAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028665446687697692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-20316360619508441222016-01-14T19:28:28.073-07:002016-01-14T19:28:28.073-07:00i think you are doing an awesome job. i made a qui...i think you are doing an awesome job. i made a quit for my dad and after it was all done realized it was too long. added a whole extra row of blocks. he loved it anyway. have fun finishing it,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028665446687697692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-57248675984793566202016-01-13T16:08:31.356-07:002016-01-13T16:08:31.356-07:00Lovely quilt and photosLovely quilt and photosLouisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634622985747195310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-32660106886699652432016-01-13T16:03:56.505-07:002016-01-13T16:03:56.505-07:00Lovely blog, wonderfull picture banner, best for 2...Lovely blog, wonderfull picture banner, best for 2016<br />http://louisette.eklablog.com/ Louisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634622985747195310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-5707691873525541262016-01-11T12:52:51.740-07:002016-01-11T12:52:51.740-07:00I think it is a lovely quilt. I am that way with p...I think it is a lovely quilt. I am that way with pinwheels. My grandson wants a Minecraft quilt. I am pretty sure I can do it with squares, I think it is awesome. Quilting is always like that for me, I spend way more time with a seam ripper than I do at the sewing machine. Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-39552054243935913022016-01-11T06:52:44.281-07:002016-01-11T06:52:44.281-07:00The philosophy of purposely leaving a mistake in h...The philosophy of purposely leaving a mistake in hand-made projects exists in many different cultures, with as many different reasons given. Perhaps you could adopt that concept, at least for this one gorgeous quilt. Your parents will not love it any less!Charadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461603001722068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809908055754014264.post-57672363799792246252016-01-11T06:33:44.374-07:002016-01-11T06:33:44.374-07:00A lot of work, but a lovely pattern. My oldest is ...A lot of work, but a lovely pattern. My oldest is taking this up starting with a small quilt for her son.I am helpless with sewing, but enjoy the art of quilting.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.com