tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post1479820350609461383..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Trees and TotesAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-89716422298578093872020-03-31T09:57:49.971-05:002020-03-31T09:57:49.971-05:00That means those HST finish less than 2" - wo...That means those HST finish less than 2" - wow! You have patience!patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-57366808566423820482020-03-29T15:47:51.262-05:002020-03-29T15:47:51.262-05:00Churchill and Roosevelt were both excellent orator...Churchill and Roosevelt were both excellent orators who understood when people needed reassurance and when they needed bolstering. Thanks.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-42304120286057183372020-03-29T12:47:58.047-05:002020-03-29T12:47:58.047-05:00Great Winston Churchill quote! God used him to be ...Great Winston Churchill quote! God used him to be such an encouragement to his people going through a very difficult time.<br />I want to be like him.<br />Your trees are perfect, just the right block for now.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-84998009171405898332020-03-27T13:49:48.319-05:002020-03-27T13:49:48.319-05:00They will finish 11 3/8. I needed the diagonal to ...They will finish 11 3/8. I needed the diagonal to fit the Star blocks or I'd never have done this size.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-79354564449857467662020-03-27T09:32:54.630-05:002020-03-27T09:32:54.630-05:00Your tree blocks are wonderful! How big are they?...Your tree blocks are wonderful! How big are they? patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62052100431307551362020-03-26T21:16:41.805-05:002020-03-26T21:16:41.805-05:00What can I say, Preeti? I'm crazy and stuck in...What can I say, Preeti? I'm crazy and stuck inside. The size of the triangles matches the squares in the stars. That was the idea anyway.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-48548393415527731032020-03-26T21:15:16.739-05:002020-03-26T21:15:16.739-05:00Oh, Mary. I've been thinking of you. The virus...Oh, Mary. I've been thinking of you. The virus is wild in LA. I hope you and your family have food and are safe. <br />The trees are helping me enjoy this spring. It's a substitute for actually going outside. <br />You, Robin, and I can have an unpicking party some day.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-32960529046240583772020-03-26T21:11:42.120-05:002020-03-26T21:11:42.120-05:00He certainly was ready for WWII. And his speeches ...He certainly was ready for WWII. And his speeches are always on point. <br />Thanks, Maureen. This may be the only Spring I see in detail this year. It's fun to play with them.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-747285077943249632020-03-26T21:10:04.325-05:002020-03-26T21:10:04.325-05:00Yours inspired me to try this. I wish I'd foll...Yours inspired me to try this. I wish I'd followed your pattern; it has a few fewer pieces. Ah, well. I think these small triangles might fit with the small squares in the Stars. And yes, the seams are driving me crazy. Did you ever get them to lie nicely? I haven't figured anything out that works more than one row.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-79271817398614539062020-03-26T21:07:38.602-05:002020-03-26T21:07:38.602-05:00Thanks, Robin. I don't always test things out ...Thanks, Robin. I don't always test things out but we can't go anywhere now. It's fun to play with all my choices and think about the results. I unpick a bunch, too.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-90104923124615442212020-03-26T21:06:28.287-05:002020-03-26T21:06:28.287-05:00Many people are taking here but others think it...Many people are taking here but others think it's a good time to head to the beach. Sigh. <br />That quote is so timely. Too bad. It's 80 years old. You'd think we'd have improved in that time.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38019872704838796762020-03-26T21:05:08.084-05:002020-03-26T21:05:08.084-05:00I hope the mask information helps. So many people ...I hope the mask information helps. So many people are making them for support staff and it's such a shame we don't have safe ones for medical staff. Unfortunately the same people who scream this pandemic is a fake will also scream that they deserve to be at the front of the line. Too bad.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-82137083455183764002020-03-26T21:02:52.738-05:002020-03-26T21:02:52.738-05:00Short-sightedness must be the most contagious dise...Short-sightedness must be the most contagious disease.<br />This is a good time to work on such a crazy project. It keeps my mind busy.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-50007986840152146172020-03-26T16:08:41.561-05:002020-03-26T16:08:41.561-05:00Now that I have recovered (somewhat) from the shoc...Now that I have recovered (somewhat) from the shock of tiny pieces and "82 pieces per tree" I have to agree they are darling!!! Good for you. I'll pass :-pPreetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35017239212482324302020-03-26T10:57:29.805-05:002020-03-26T10:57:29.805-05:00I love the tree blocks, also. The little bursts of...I love the tree blocks, also. The little bursts of color is what does it for me. It's as though you have restraint but you really want to push the colors a tiny bit further. <br />Now the triangles. Robin said "diligent." I can't even imagine going to this degree. Of course, I also rip, all the time. And of course, when I follow directions, I make math mistakes. Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-13067085173355486542020-03-26T01:46:51.203-05:002020-03-26T01:46:51.203-05:00Good old Winston - his words still ring true at t...Good old Winston - his words still ring true at this point in time!<br />Ann I love your trees, I see them as bursting into leaf in Spring, those greens are so delicate and fresh.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46949521221261617142020-03-25T17:30:03.050-05:002020-03-25T17:30:03.050-05:00Love the tree blocks. Still one of my favorite qui...Love the tree blocks. Still one of my favorite quilts that I've ever done, but wow! The seams are tough to get lined up just right. It's fascinating how easily the block changes its look with just a minor fabric/color change.audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-27579939141306129932020-03-24T13:49:54.641-05:002020-03-24T13:49:54.641-05:00I love the trees, I like that you are so diligent ...I love the trees, I like that you are so diligent and test out the colors and fabrics so much. I need to take note and prepare before I sew. I tend to do a lot of unpicking.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-400296286619011282020-03-24T12:42:02.969-05:002020-03-24T12:42:02.969-05:00Great quote!! And we too are surrounded with peop...Great quote!! And we too are surrounded with people who are not taking this seriously enough (some are but too many are not). We are staying home.Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-13081132405494228572020-03-24T09:22:07.798-05:002020-03-24T09:22:07.798-05:00Had to send your masks paragraph to someone today....Had to send your masks paragraph to someone today. Also the churchill quote is unfortunately true. DH works with people who loudly annoy him daily with how this is all a hoax.... still... despite seeing the worldwide nature of it. <br />I say to them, think of it as another country invading... you'd defend against it right? (stupid people put us all in danger)<br />LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-49740866114445750852020-03-24T06:03:40.931-05:002020-03-24T06:03:40.931-05:00The Winston quote is only too apt right now; I thi...The Winston quote is only too apt right now; I think short-sightedness must be catchy!! <br />Your trees are coming together so beautifully...wow 82 pieces in one tree--("...bravely go, where no man has gone.." ;}}} ) Stay safe, hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.com