tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post5570831236871128100..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Leafing OutAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-81771895525666027372017-01-16T17:05:04.294-06:002017-01-16T17:05:04.294-06:00How kind of you, Mel. I'm very excited to FINA...How kind of you, Mel. I'm very excited to FINALLY make an applique border.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46984988411996943552017-01-16T12:51:35.563-06:002017-01-16T12:51:35.563-06:00I am loving your border!! Those birds and the vin...I am loving your border!! Those birds and the vine are so whimsical and make for a wonderful addition!Mel Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998501501622773357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-7348512786712939302017-01-15T21:23:00.327-06:002017-01-15T21:23:00.327-06:00Thanks, Maureen. I wish I could hand stitch but I ...Thanks, Maureen. I wish I could hand stitch but I needed therapy last time I used that technique. I'm hoping my skills will get better as I machine applique more.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-83161772829088755772017-01-15T21:16:11.275-06:002017-01-15T21:16:11.275-06:00Love your vine border Ann, For some reason I thoug...Love your vine border Ann, For some reason I thought you were going to be hand stitching this! I like the effect of this machining very near the raw edge - perhaps I might try this some time too. The cardinals look so cute perched on the vine.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-19947655625121134382017-01-15T17:35:46.851-06:002017-01-15T17:35:46.851-06:00What a good point, Lee Ann. As usual, I have my no...What a good point, Lee Ann. As usual, I have my nose against the fabric but no one will look at that angle once it's done. Thanks!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-49057702533860061322017-01-15T12:39:21.051-06:002017-01-15T12:39:21.051-06:00Your vine border adds so much, however you sew it!...Your vine border adds so much, however you sew it! Those details will be completely irrelevant once the quilt is finished.Nifty Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249020129403851346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46601999959425246632017-01-15T09:51:16.154-06:002017-01-15T09:51:16.154-06:00Thanks for that information, Monica. I do like the...Thanks for that information, Monica. I do like the way it looks. As you wrote, the contrasting thread adds more interest. I'm busy laying those leaves out now. :-)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-67516288339181936932017-01-15T09:49:49.742-06:002017-01-15T09:49:49.742-06:00Thanks, Linda. I'm trying to not be too litera...Thanks, Linda. I'm trying to not be too literal in my interpretations. It's one of my worst failings. It was fun to make some of the leaves non-realistic colors.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-49279765012350641932017-01-15T09:48:48.962-06:002017-01-15T09:48:48.962-06:00Thanks, Mary. I want to add some as long as I don...Thanks, Mary. I want to add some as long as I don't have to miniaturize the leaf. They do seem to fit. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-10629112743810156552017-01-15T09:37:48.049-06:002017-01-15T09:37:48.049-06:00Mary's technique and the gumdrop shape are ins...Mary's technique and the gumdrop shape are inspired by the Gumdrop Quilt in <i>Sunday Morning Quilts.</i> I've wanted to try it since I bought the book! I think there is a lot of potential to use contrasting threads for further interest. Your vine looks great so far! I think you will just have to lay out the leaves as you go, and see what looks good. :DMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-29443344160670140892017-01-15T00:28:03.662-06:002017-01-15T00:28:03.662-06:00Love the way the colored leaves tie it together. ...Love the way the colored leaves tie it together. I agree that an occasional leaf under a cardinal would be great.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487501447756560617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-81599175634558851062017-01-14T22:06:12.591-06:002017-01-14T22:06:12.591-06:00Love those leaves and cardinals. Unless you're...Love those leaves and cardinals. Unless you're planning to make the applique symetrical, I think an occasional leaf under a cardinal would look great. Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-71981588206915962302017-01-14T19:39:33.335-06:002017-01-14T19:39:33.335-06:00Thanks, Linda. I did shorten the stitch length. I&...Thanks, Linda. I did shorten the stitch length. I'm just having trouble seeing where I'm going. This is surprising because I'm usually very accurate. Something to work on.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35780210812346414632017-01-14T19:35:44.766-06:002017-01-14T19:35:44.766-06:00I'm glad you like the applique ideas from Mary...I'm glad you like the applique ideas from Mary and GertrudeMade. They both create some unique work.<br />Thanks for the compliment, Janie. I'm excited to finally have an applique border.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-52398761315768274512017-01-14T18:18:48.975-06:002017-01-14T18:18:48.975-06:00I find that shortening my stitch length allows for...I find that shortening my stitch length allows for better control around curves. lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105479829528692836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-16978040667518829142017-01-14T14:28:26.948-06:002017-01-14T14:28:26.948-06:00Great cardinals, I love what you're doing with...Great cardinals, I love what you're doing with your border, fun idea.<br />Thanks for the links, interesting work there.<br />Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62870768856254562672017-01-14T12:36:56.072-06:002017-01-14T12:36:56.072-06:00We are all looking for color and warmth right now,...We are all looking for color and warmth right now, aren't we? Stay warm, LeeAnna.<br />I hope to have this quilted soon. Why don't you quilt one of yours, too, and we can both show them off?Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-23144782972874911242017-01-14T07:13:34.261-06:002017-01-14T07:13:34.261-06:00I love a string quilt. I have two to be quilted st...I love a string quilt. I have two to be quilted still. Brilliant color on this bleak day along the east coast. Thanks Ann!LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.com