tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post2997916781534940404..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Lone Star Quilt for a GrandmotherAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65795776822411391802020-03-23T12:41:56.791-05:002020-03-23T12:41:56.791-05:00Thanks for writing. I'm sorry to read about yo...Thanks for writing. I'm sorry to read about your neighbor. Since the viewers of that network tend to be older and that's the same demographic that is most severely affected by this virus, it's almost murderous that they minimize this pandemic. I hope you are safe.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-80204459225074421602020-03-23T11:53:03.123-05:002020-03-23T11:53:03.123-05:00I love everything about this quilt - from the moti...I love everything about this quilt - from the motivating idea to the last feathery stitch! Such a beauty!<br />Yesterday a former neighbor stopped over to visit - and I had to stop him at the door. Despite the fact that we live in the state with the most cases and are in a state of emergency, he had no idea that it was something serious. (I know where he gets his news...)<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-44414754193967501572020-03-21T14:35:15.413-05:002020-03-21T14:35:15.413-05:00I am appalled by the cavalier attitude of many of ...I am appalled by the cavalier attitude of many of our elected officials which is reflected in the behavior of the populace. We can be better than this. I have a family member recovering in isolation at home. Fortunately, not sick enough to have to go to the hospital. <br />I have trouble with bump back feathers since I learned the basic ones years ago. They are the ones I fall back on when my attention lapses. I know what you mean; I get tired of the motifs very quickly, too. Fortunately I don't quilt for anyone else. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-53233289977534669812020-03-21T11:34:52.486-05:002020-03-21T11:34:52.486-05:00Your analogy about the fire fighters (in the comme...Your analogy about the fire fighters (in the comments) is spot-on. Here we are expecting horrible numbers in the next week. Those who are selfish and keep "partying" are the reason it will get worse. Our family has several members in the at-risk group, so we're really hunkering down. <br />I love the feathers. They do look like they are floating behind the star. Thanks for the details about how you achieve it. I can's seem to bump-back my feathers. My thoughts take over my brain, so my hands automatically go back to muscle memory. Besides, I get tired of every motif after about 30 seconds. I was graffiti quilting before it had a name. :) You definitely made the perfect choice in colors on both sides of the quilt. I love the mix of blues. Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-87117048632443164222020-03-20T23:56:47.390-05:002020-03-20T23:56:47.390-05:00Thanks, Preeti. In many ways FMQ is easier than wa...Thanks, Preeti. In many ways FMQ is easier than walking foot.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-30651346464547552442020-03-20T23:55:44.565-05:002020-03-20T23:55:44.565-05:00Thanks, Nann. That was all the diamonds I could ge...Thanks, Nann. That was all the diamonds I could get from that scrap of fabric. I enjoyed quilting; it took my mind off our situation. Guess that's why I overdid it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-32730260245057437312020-03-20T17:06:22.530-05:002020-03-20T17:06:22.530-05:00Beautiful finish, perfectly quilted. I don't F...Beautiful finish, perfectly quilted. I don't FMQ. So it appears fabulous to me. Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-72788611600692208142020-03-20T16:51:53.952-05:002020-03-20T16:51:53.952-05:00Ann, what a special baby quilt! The fussy-cut dia...Ann, what a special baby quilt! The fussy-cut diamonds in the center add a little intrigue. And what a great way to practice (successfully!) a variety of quilting designs. Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-5755099786390928192020-03-19T17:20:42.083-05:002020-03-19T17:20:42.083-05:00Thanks, Patty. It's good to have it done and o...Thanks, Patty. It's good to have it done and on its way before the first baby goes to school. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-75473975398219390392020-03-19T17:19:49.669-05:002020-03-19T17:19:49.669-05:00Thanks, Linda. I hope NZ avoids the worst of this ...Thanks, Linda. I hope NZ avoids the worst of this virus. I've been self quarantined for almost three weeks now... with lots of fabric and books. Good luck. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-81528735826333160902020-03-18T16:47:53.012-05:002020-03-18T16:47:53.012-05:00The quilt turned out lovely and your quilting look...The quilt turned out lovely and your quilting looks great! patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-27147377335218784912020-03-18T15:12:18.582-05:002020-03-18T15:12:18.582-05:00I do love your quilting on this! And the idea of a...I do love your quilting on this! And the idea of a grandmother quilt is great! We are waiting daily to see if things spread here in NZ, very unsettling times. Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-47326827719606679912020-03-18T14:36:25.305-05:002020-03-18T14:36:25.305-05:00The situation unsettles me to say the least.
Gran...The situation unsettles me to say the least. <br />Grandmother quilts are one of my most clever ideas... modest as I am. It was the only way I could think of hoping to keep up with all my friends. Much better than trying to make one for all their grandchildren, etc. <br />I think this could work very well for you. One thing I notice is both Angela and Diane section their backgrounds. You figure out where you want your main quilting like feathers {if you do} then quilt double lines randomly through the unquilted areas which become backgrounds. Something different in each of those sub-areas... or at least arranged so repeat designs don't touch. Does that make sense? BTW, Angela is starting a new video series on YouTube this weekend. Perhaps you could watch.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-18589918877900391772020-03-18T14:30:03.165-05:002020-03-18T14:30:03.165-05:00You are always so kind, Maureen. I hope she uses i...You are always so kind, Maureen. I hope she uses it every time her grandchildren visit.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-20654393328196192942020-03-18T12:15:26.098-05:002020-03-18T12:15:26.098-05:00They haven't made much of a fist of preparing ...They haven't made much of a fist of preparing us here either. I love the idea of a grandmother quilt - everyone should have one. I found all information about how you achieved this lovely quilt very interesting and am wondering if I could adapt the approach for hand quilting.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-18425847891538592502020-03-17T22:45:37.759-05:002020-03-17T22:45:37.759-05:00Ann what a tremendous quilt!! Your quilting here i...Ann what a tremendous quilt!! Your quilting here is stunning, just stunning, such beautiful detail there. Your SIL will be thrilled - congratulations!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-7180459002650018922020-03-17T19:59:22.225-05:002020-03-17T19:59:22.225-05:00Thanks, Claire. It looks like we are both catching...Thanks, Claire. It looks like we are both catching up on old tops. I'd love to know what you think of the movie. I thought it was amusing but really loved the costumes. Over the top. You stay healthy, too.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-49926673102528312042020-03-17T19:56:09.337-05:002020-03-17T19:56:09.337-05:00I'll be interested in what you think of these....I'll be interested in what you think of these. <br />And as far as my first paragraph, everyone makes mistakes. Mature adults face up to them. But disbanding the pandemic team is like not hiring firefighters because nothing's on fire right now. As we know, lots of prep for any emergency. We need experts to keep us ready, to educate our leaders of the details, and to keep supply lines at the ready. We are building all of this from scratch ... and late.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-76714445557303805012020-03-17T19:50:23.855-05:002020-03-17T19:50:23.855-05:00Thanks, Julie. I hope it helped people understand ...Thanks, Julie. I hope it helped people understand how to mark and how little marking you have to do. I'm glad your son can move in with you. It's so scary when our children {even grown} are at risk. Take care of yourselves. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-75613551596014881912020-03-17T19:49:08.191-05:002020-03-17T19:49:08.191-05:00Thanks, Julierose. It turned out well. That back f...Thanks, Julierose. It turned out well. That back fabric has always attracted me. This is the last of it except for some strings in the scrap bag. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-13848684065982191382020-03-17T16:51:12.125-05:002020-03-17T16:51:12.125-05:00Great finish! And I love the way you quilted it. ...Great finish! And I love the way you quilted it. especially the circle behind the star. Very effective! Thanks for the tip on the movie, I'll check it out! Stay healthy, cheers!cspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-70240934436122431232020-03-17T09:57:40.189-05:002020-03-17T09:57:40.189-05:00thank you for the movie and book suggestions, most...thank you for the movie and book suggestions, most of all thank you for the first paragraph. I agree and more people become must become aware of the insidious actions being taken by certain people in power (I do not ever if possible say some names) I like the idea of giving a grandmother quilt! Now I have to go look for the book and movie... LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-82893872039860852322020-03-17T08:44:08.506-05:002020-03-17T08:44:08.506-05:00Excellent post - what a beautiful job you did on t...Excellent post - what a beautiful job you did on the quilting of your SIL's quilt! We are staying in voluntarily and our youngest son has moved home from his apartment (he is one of those in the high risk groups). Take care.Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-34974012971759035382020-03-17T07:07:28.672-05:002020-03-17T07:07:28.672-05:00Beautiful quilting on this Star...and I love that ...Beautiful quilting on this Star...and I love that backing fabric with the swooping birds great work, Ann ;))) hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.com