Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions for Jenna's quilt. Between all the extra comments that came through for the Jelly Bag and my plea for ideas I just couldn't answer them all, so please accept my thanks here. Many of you suggested that I just buy the doona cover and make a quilt to match. As much as that's a terrific idea the shipping costs prohibits that, but it was one of my first ideas. I'm waiting to hear from a longarm quilter to see if she can duplicate the details with quilting. If not then I'll go to plan B, which is to twist my son's arm behind his back and suggest he buys it for them and then I'll make a quilt to match.
All these lovely bright squares that Hollie chose for her graduation quilt are slowly being put together.
Probably not colours I'd normally use, but it is fun to see them come to life in her quilt. And these lovely plaids have already
made their way into a quilt top. I'm just working on the applique around the border.
I managed to get side tracked, which seems to be quite a regular thing for me with these little blocks.
Melly & Me have a great little tutorial on these done with interfacing as the foundation. Having traced off half a dozen of these little blocks I thought there must be an easier way of getting an accurate blocks each time I trace.
So I used my EQ5 and drew up a duplicate block and printed it onto the non-stick side of some freezer paper, pressed it to the interfacing and hey presto a template that doesn't move while you're tracing.
There's a giveaway over at Old Red Barn (link on side bar). Dana is giving away a truly scrumptious quilt, so hop on over and add your name to the pool
The amount of lovely people who leave comments has risen hugely, and many from new to me bloggers, so I'd like to ask a question. Call me nosey, I just like to know stuff, plus I'd like to think I'm adding content that's of interest to others.
What is it about this blog that brings you here to visit?
If you're a lurker, please come out and introduce yourself by leaving a comment.
I love receiving comments and do my best to answer them all, although there are times when it just isn't possible, on those occasions I'll do my best to thank you here in a post.
Happy Stitching, and thank you for taking the time to visit with me.
25 comments:
I too am addicted to quilting..I love to look at what others are doing and since I don't belong to any real live quilting groups, I join online lists and read others' blogs. I have you on my google reader so I get to read them all!
I just like your blog, you are a kind person and you do many beautiful things.
Linda! I can't believe that amazing bag that you made with your lovely little hands is coming to live with me!! Thank you! This will be my first ever quilty bag. This just tickles my heart...sigh. :)
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. :-) (Oh that I should be so poetic.)
I enjoy your well-written, well-photo-ed blog because we share so much in family, faith and quilting interests. It is obvious that you are a thinker. I like that. And it is fun to watch as you reach out with your pattern designing. You go, girl!
Keep up the good work!
Blessings,
Linda H
Congratulations Kim!! Thanks for the link to that great give-away...wow! I love lot's of stuff about your blog-I like to see what you're working on and you do beautiful work and I just plain like you :)
Goodness why do I visit your blog...well you do write interesting posts, you are most sincere, friendly, you are a good kind person...and I just down right like ya....
I just like your blog, you're chatty and friendly.
Lots of pics and inspiration too.
Great idea for the templates. I too have never belonged to a quilting group, so for me blogland is like one big, fun group, full of such wonderful people, and i always like to check out what everyones doing (even if i dont comment). Its a great way to be inspired, to learn and it really makes my day......thats why i visit your blog!!
Linda you mentioned getting easily sidetracted - I think that should be my middle name! If I could keep myself from getting sidetracked all the time I would get a lot more accomplished!
Firstly, you're a fellow Aussie, and a really nice person, plus you make interesting and beautiful things.
I don't know what in particular led me to check your blog regularly (other than it's really interesting with beautiful work and lots of photos!) Maybe the fact that you are a displaced person (like me but different countries involved!!!) I really enjoy your blog and how it connects to others. I hope that made sense. Happy quilting!!!
I like your blog because you right well and kindness shines through. Also, you're an Aussie - so that makes you pretty special right there!
Truly, I just like to read your blog and look at your quilts.
Kate (at http://shequilts.wordpress.com)
You might write well, but I obviously don't. Right? LOL
Thank you for sharing such helpful information on your blog! I learn something new each time I visit, you are amazing!
I love to look at your work, you are very inspiring. You are such a nice person, who wouldn't like to read your blog!
It's just fun to check in and see what you are up to *s* A nice place for a regular visit.
I probably found you while checking into giveaways, and quickly became an addict. I took up quilting a couple of years ago, and I pick up so many tips and ideas from reading blogs like yours. I'm lucky I found you.
Linda, you have certainly been busy with many projects. I especially can't wait to see your daughter's bright quilt! Hmmmm, I think that you had a great idea to have your son buy the doona cover. I am sending my brainwaves his way.
As to why I read your blog, I find that you do some wonderful projects and you seem to be a very personable individual.
I love the "bits and bobs" phrase!
Hey Linda! I found your blog while visiting another and enjoyed your chatty style of writing, as it's similar to my 'grab a cuppa and we'll chat' style. I love seeing what other creative people are up to and peeking at their works in progress, like making new friends on line and share your faith - enough reasons to keep coming back?!?! YEP! Tee! Hee! Hee! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Thanks for redirecting me to that Link on Melly and me. I saw it a few weeks ago and had forgotten about it. I even got the foundation stuff to start, so it's back now on my to do list.
I don't come by as often as I would like, but your blog always feels to me like you and I are having a cup of tea together. It's homey and happy and I love to see all the projects you're working on.
Congratulations to Kim for winning that adorable jelly bag! I can't wait to see what you do with those bright fabrics for Hollie - I love them!
I'm also very pleased that your leg is better, and you have found a way to keep sewing!
I found you through Connie's Blog. I see why she tagged you with awards. I really enjoyed my visit.
I love your writing style and love to keep in touch..you are an inspiration to me!
Your blog is such a nice place to visite. Thank you for sharing the idea of templates printed on freezer paper. I have to try that too.
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