tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post5173581945145354840..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Vintage Kaleidoscope and End of Year SortingAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-10266065209663145532016-01-12T16:46:08.422-06:002016-01-12T16:46:08.422-06:00It's funny how different people's minds wo...It's funny how different people's minds work. If I choose a good leader/ender, it really helps me keep the scraps down. My mind can't focus when the scrap bag fills up. I hate to "waste" it. Augh! OTOH, you seem to work on multiple long-term projects; something I'm not successful with.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-43551869115247328282016-01-12T16:33:15.330-06:002016-01-12T16:33:15.330-06:00I love kaleidoscopes. I've never made one in t...I love kaleidoscopes. I've never made one in the config you used but might some day. I need to make that ruler pay for itself. How nice it will go to a veteran. <br /><br />146 string blocks. WOW. Can't wait to see how you use them. They are so versatile. <br /><br />Leaders/enders...I can't do them for some reason. My mind doesn't work like that. Right now I'm trying to see how many different types of quilts I can make from my strings. Time will tell. I've not used them for so long but having them lay around until there's a lot of variety doesn't bother me. I'm a messy person in my own personal space. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-47562360475146905692016-01-08T23:25:06.115-06:002016-01-08T23:25:06.115-06:00I've always liked this pattern because of the ...I've always liked this pattern because of the secondary circles. It was fun to figure out how to add more fabrics. All in all, a great pattern for me. <br />I have a real love/hate relationship with my scrap bag. Mine's a small zippered plastic bag that formerly held some sheets. It helps that it's small. I don't know how people manage multiple large bags. But when it gets full, I have to use them. They bug me until I do. This time I was so desperate I sewed the blocks by color; first time I've tried that. Good luck with yours; they sound much more interesting.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-59620532593596302382016-01-08T23:09:55.798-06:002016-01-08T23:09:55.798-06:00Wow! I love your kaleidoscope quilt. There are so ...Wow! I love your kaleidoscope quilt. There are so many designs to view and figure out. I love that every new look at it reveals new designs and images. I very much want to play with this pattern!<br />On occasion I get into the scrap bag and sort by color. On other occasions I pull a full color bin down and "make" fabric from the pieces. I've done a few different projects with the fabric but find that I'm not keeping up with the demand. My problem is that once I make a quilt in a particular color (recently pink) I do not want to deal with the pink scraps, so those sit for a while during which time I work with other colors. Eventually I'll go back to the pink scraps and use up as many as my project needs. The piece I'm working on is using orange, yellow and lime, so there are lots of colors to keep it interesting. Maybe I can return to that overfull bin of pink...who knows?<br />Your strip blocks look great. The quilt will be stunning.Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-8253827332701286392016-01-07T22:15:26.403-06:002016-01-07T22:15:26.403-06:00Thank you so much for writing. I like the kaleidos...Thank you so much for writing. I like the kaleidoscope, too, but it is good to share it with someone who will use it. About the leftover blocks - I think each of us have a personal style and our fabrics will go together better than we may think. I'm so glad you like them.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-78462449615419927272016-01-07T11:09:49.219-06:002016-01-07T11:09:49.219-06:00Me ha enamorado tu Caleidoscopio, realmente fantás...Me ha enamorado tu Caleidoscopio, realmente fantástico. Además yo también soy una fanática de los restos, siempre les tengo que dar utilidad. Y me parece mucho más difícil hacer un Quilt con restos de telas que con tela comprada para hacer el proyecto. Espero ver como siguen tu nuevo trabajo. Un beso Iherbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938754749079447547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65746326112160686982016-01-06T21:55:44.724-06:002016-01-06T21:55:44.724-06:00Isn't that fantastic? Although it's fillin...Isn't that fantastic? Although it's filling up again. Thanks for writing, Em.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62294543296022082122016-01-06T21:55:04.510-06:002016-01-06T21:55:04.510-06:00I made nine-patches for years. They were very easy...I made nine-patches for years. They were very easy and successful in lots of projects. Then I switched to those tiny log cabins. They were not very easy and I tired of them much sooner. String blocks are my current idea. It was great to use up absolutely every last piece... although the scrap bag is filling up again.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-63894793495860176902016-01-06T14:21:06.869-06:002016-01-06T14:21:06.869-06:00I can't believe you found the bottom of your s...I can't believe you found the bottom of your scrap bag. That is amazing! Love the Kaleidoscope quilt!em's scrapbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111534162397777000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-40885805722312855512016-01-06T13:01:47.289-06:002016-01-06T13:01:47.289-06:00My gosh Ann! You made such a striking and beautif...My gosh Ann! You made such a striking and beautiful kaleidoscope quilt! How great that you gave it to a veteran. I'm not at all surprised by either. :)<br />It's been in my brain box to try and make string pieced blocks out of scraps - then treat them as a solid for later projects. What a great idea to do it at a leader ender project. Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-37159934453549373882016-01-05T22:03:31.371-06:002016-01-05T22:03:31.371-06:00Thanks, Linda. Yes, good to have it being used in ...Thanks, Linda. Yes, good to have it being used in a loving home instead of languishing on a shelf. Too pretty.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-69413905223407658922016-01-05T21:57:41.286-06:002016-01-05T21:57:41.286-06:00I love your vintage Kaleidoscope quilt! It's a...I love your vintage Kaleidoscope quilt! It's a very effective pattern, lots to look at, and nice to know it's gone to a good home too! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-80914599064650522272016-01-05T21:56:42.629-06:002016-01-05T21:56:42.629-06:00Thanks, Lisa. I do still like this kaleidoscope an...Thanks, Lisa. I do still like this kaleidoscope and am glad it will have a loving home.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-86532768423355866592016-01-05T21:56:16.027-06:002016-01-05T21:56:16.027-06:00I'm becoming reinvigorated in kaleidoscopes ag...I'm becoming reinvigorated in kaleidoscopes again. They updated very well, I think. Strings are a good, easy way to keep scraps under some control. :-)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35597675339886050382016-01-05T21:53:43.530-06:002016-01-05T21:53:43.530-06:00Some are more successful for me than others. Succe...Some are more successful for me than others. Success being actually making enough for a quilt. Nine-patches worked better than log cabins for me. Pinwheels were also good. Are you using crumbs? Wow.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-78909866765747943072016-01-05T21:50:57.550-06:002016-01-05T21:50:57.550-06:00I only have one small bag for scraps but I'm c...I only have one small bag for scraps but I'm compelled to use them when the bag fills - no matter what else I should be doing. Try a leader/ender project. It won't end several bins but might make a small dent in one. Thanks so much for writing. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-91669172888883614472016-01-05T21:49:17.581-06:002016-01-05T21:49:17.581-06:00A quiet holiday really helped me clear out many th...A quiet holiday really helped me clear out many things - sewing room, pantry, linens. Yea! I don't know why but kaleidoscopes are pretty easy for me; other blocks are more trouble.<br />I'm glad my old one has a new home.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38306932997297190602016-01-05T21:47:36.694-06:002016-01-05T21:47:36.694-06:00They always make a great quilt, don't they? Th...They always make a great quilt, don't they? Thanks for writing. I look forward to seeing more of yours.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-8401032316605801662016-01-05T21:46:29.536-06:002016-01-05T21:46:29.536-06:00I've tried using crumbs but am not successful....I've tried using crumbs but am not successful. But leader/ender is a great way to keep them out of the bag! I look forward to seeing yours.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-45266959297082574002016-01-05T21:45:34.433-06:002016-01-05T21:45:34.433-06:00I have similar dual feelings. I love scrap quilts ...I have similar dual feelings. I love scrap quilts but when the bag is full, I can't do anything until it's used. Just need to keep them moving so they never reach the bag. Ha.<br />It's good to pass the kaleidoscope on.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-41015358829303491492016-01-05T17:46:01.602-06:002016-01-05T17:46:01.602-06:00That kaleidoscope quilt is so beautiful. The stri...That kaleidoscope quilt is so beautiful. The strings are pretty nice too!Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65495909627619597322016-01-05T15:27:28.565-06:002016-01-05T15:27:28.565-06:00Kaleidoscope quilts are always winners for me.The ...Kaleidoscope quilts are always winners for me.The possibilities are pretty much endless and I do like this scrap on of yours!<br />String quilts would be a good project for RSC 2016!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-20891750561346943282016-01-05T15:15:25.907-06:002016-01-05T15:15:25.907-06:00I've tried leaders and enders but either lack ...I've tried leaders and enders but either lack sufficient organisation or application, but this is the year of tiny scraps for me, I think, so maybe this will motivate me to try again. I'm glad your Kaleidoscope quilt will be used and loved. Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-52232862623829236932016-01-05T13:15:00.515-06:002016-01-05T13:15:00.515-06:00Congratulations on emptying your scrap bin! I hav...Congratulations on emptying your scrap bin! I have so many I could dedicate an entire year to try and use them up. I have made attempts and did make a bunch of quilts from the scraps, but I still have several large bins. I don't know if I will ever get mine used up.patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-22775676249058504682016-01-05T12:19:55.481-06:002016-01-05T12:19:55.481-06:00Very busy! Love the Kaliediocsope quilt. I made on...Very busy! Love the Kaliediocsope quilt. I made one years ago and had a terrible time getting my points to match. This one is beautififul!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.com