tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post6495141454549637419..comments2024-01-29T05:38:19.657-06:00Comments on Cupcakes 'n Daisies: Up Next . . . . Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784898132123339891noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-57432387071017929802016-02-02T07:24:35.394-06:002016-02-02T07:24:35.394-06:00We all must be in the sew-along mood! I'm par...We all must be in the sew-along mood! I'm participating in one on Instagram - it's Home for the Holidays by Primitive Gatherings. I've intended to make it for the last few years, but the SAL gave me that little push I needed to get it started. I'm anxious to hear your opinion on wide backs.Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-41433542340657053002016-02-01T13:03:59.061-06:002016-02-01T13:03:59.061-06:00Regarding your Christmas quilt goal, I can't r...Regarding your Christmas quilt goal, I can't remember where I saw it, but I saw a similar quilt (she designed the pattern prior to FQS release) that used the same basic construction, but didn't have the sashing. It was just a little more fun...not quite so static. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-54212456410848929432016-02-01T11:45:40.527-06:002016-02-01T11:45:40.527-06:00There are some really lovely wide backings out now...There are some really lovely wide backings out now! Tula's FreeFall is so beautiful and has the softest hand. I was really glad I hadn't found something for my Swoon. I had been buying fabric I liked when on deep discount for backings but I find that sounded better than it worked out. Fabric never seems right for quilts I am doing now or they the piece is a yard short...you get the picture! I will have to set aside some time like you did to knock them all out.mascanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08265744683449278774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-517108001978637482016-01-30T09:28:05.558-06:002016-01-30T09:28:05.558-06:00I thought it was just me! There really are a huge ...I thought it was just me! There really are a huge number of sew alongs happening this year! I look forward to your review of the new backings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823051999062711901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-87832969363578801202016-01-30T06:33:44.569-06:002016-01-30T06:33:44.569-06:00Hey Thelma! I think that quilt would look GREAT i...Hey Thelma! I think that quilt would look GREAT in one of those Christmas layer cakes (with a cream/white background). I have a combination of cotton + steel fabrics cut out to make that quilt. Thanks for listing all the links-- they were inspirational. I have a pile of Doe fabric and will be making a baby quilt like Melissa of Happy Quilting-- that turned out really cute. I think it's a very versatile pattern. And I hear you on the backs-- I let them pile up and then have to have a very sad party to make a bunch. The only worse thing for me is machine sewing the binding onto quilts. Once I had a pile of eleven to do-- that was depressing. Best to try to keep up!gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320222180553657208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-80440136974486588212016-01-29T14:11:05.796-06:002016-01-29T14:11:05.796-06:00*sheepish smile* So I signed up for the two BOMs t...*sheepish smile* So I signed up for the two BOMs that are now patterns in Anne Marie's book and yet to make a single block. Oops! I have the fabric for them as well.<br /><br />I wanted to do the APQ Quilt Along last year, but then I chickened out. I like plus quilts so maybe will hop on it this year. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350683566329838376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-86061935529080933032016-01-29T10:10:50.868-06:002016-01-29T10:10:50.868-06:00I'm pretty sure you will be able to turn that ...I'm pretty sure you will be able to turn that quilt into a Christmas quilt; you have quite the talent for putting your own spin on a project. You could even add a little appliqué to the negative spaces, or something else incredibly creative!katquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435390717905491844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-80723097120051381912016-01-29T10:00:50.941-06:002016-01-29T10:00:50.941-06:00I love quilt-alongs and BOMs! It's now the thi...I love quilt-alongs and BOMs! It's now the third year that I'm joining the Aurifil BOM it's free and fun. Then Pat Sloan's BOMs are always great, too. The FQS is a given, too, and I did join the Farmer's Wife 1930 Sew-Along (I'm almost finished, yeah!). Then last friday temecula posted the first blocks for their 'Circa 2016' mystery quilt and since I have a lot of small scraps this is a great way to use some. <br />I'm sure if you use your LCs for the Star Cakes pattern it'll look great!Hildyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102569562489466386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-44738270971287495912016-01-29T09:37:44.460-06:002016-01-29T09:37:44.460-06:00Well, 11 backs finished shamed me into getting my ...Well, 11 backs finished shamed me into getting my 3 backs pieced and today they go to the quilter....<br />It's amazing how much better I feel without them lurking in my loft each time I passed through!! Thanks for the push :) <br />Also loved the "border first" you put on Instagram!!!! Great concept!!jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613007099067845688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-42754199440715606952016-01-29T09:08:08.074-06:002016-01-29T09:08:08.074-06:00I'm hosting with my friend Cécile my first Qui...I'm hosting with my friend Cécile my first Quilt Along, with a beautiful pattern, Amish Grace and applique circles...Do you want to follow us please ? I know you don't make often applique but...<br />French quilters are hard to move :( grrrrBéahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154146745955522469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-28575622708817000672016-01-29T08:42:20.468-06:002016-01-29T08:42:20.468-06:00Thanks so much for the kind words on my book! If ...Thanks so much for the kind words on my book! If you do sew some blocks this weekend, don't forget to enter the monthly giveaway. You can squeak your blocks in just before the end of January. :) Can't wait to see what you make! Beautiful fabric choices.AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420795573272019663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-16218975305193802022016-01-29T08:08:20.750-06:002016-01-29T08:08:20.750-06:00I run hot and cold on that Star Cakes quilt. It&#...I run hot and cold on that Star Cakes quilt. It's all about the fabric and the placement, some I love and others less so. Good luck with yours!Robbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963176990398590719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-13441035638054013702016-01-29T08:04:13.523-06:002016-01-29T08:04:13.523-06:00What great projects you've picked. After readi...What great projects you've picked. After reading your post I think today should be spent in my sewing room too. This time of year I also spend lots of time indoors.....although we've had a pretty easy winter this year here in southeastern Canada we've had some reeeeeally cold temps and this weekend more snow. Definitely a sew day....:)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520386064762851888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-859310072878391232016-01-29T08:03:55.580-06:002016-01-29T08:03:55.580-06:00What great projects you've picked. After readi...What great projects you've picked. After reading your post I think today should be spent in my sewing room too. This time of year I also spend lots of time indoors.....although we've had a pretty easy winter this year here in southeastern Canada we've had some reeeeeally cold temps and this weekend more snow. Definitely a sew day....:)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520386064762851888noreply@blogger.com