tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post7970274943753472019..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Chinese Coins in the Bank and KofB #14Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-31589275639773960762020-07-13T08:55:22.669-05:002020-07-13T08:55:22.669-05:00I plan the overall size (LxW) of the finished quil...I plan the overall size (LxW) of the finished quilt because it helps me determine when I have enough columns and when to stop sewing onto a column. Believe me, column length is difficult to eyeball. I put pins on my design wall but you could masking tape your carpet or use floor tiles as a guide. Just something concrete to refer to.<br />Sew the widest column(s) you want first because you will run out of strings. Just look at your outlined quilt size and consider what width looks "right" remembering you will trim and seam about an inch off the column. <br />When that/those columns are finished, look at the strings that remain to figure your next column width. There are rarely enough for more columns that wide. <br />I usually have enough tiny bits left at the end for one or two very narrow columns. <br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-81719541507299268272020-07-11T10:29:25.908-05:002020-07-11T10:29:25.908-05:00You have such a great collection of coin quilts on...You have such a great collection of coin quilts on your blog! I've looked at all of them. I am planning my first larger than a baby quilt and want to do similar coins. The different column widths appeal to me, but I can't figure out how to decide how to vary them. Do you plan it ahead of time? I don't want it to look too symmetrical but it's hard to "plan" something to look "organic." Tonie Dominohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694636233366373446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-86725324428114435082017-08-20T22:22:31.932-05:002017-08-20T22:22:31.932-05:00Stephie, I missed this note somehow. Sorry. Once w...Stephie, I missed this note somehow. Sorry. Once we notice a shape or shade, it's funny how it pops up everywhere. I see Coins all over the place, usually called something else. I've been following your hikes on Instagram and think you have had a fabulous (and healthy) summer. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-70564253276201519852017-08-20T09:05:20.680-05:002017-08-20T09:05:20.680-05:00I love your Chinese Coins quilt! Great job. I love your Chinese Coins quilt! Great job. Diane Harris, Stash Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633133816070117011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-52651457253017180972017-03-16T06:29:00.209-05:002017-03-16T06:29:00.209-05:00After a look at the images of your beautiful quilt...After a look at the images of your beautiful quilts Ann, the very first thing I noticed was the stack of Chinese Coins on the top facade of the community centre, haha! Your quilt turned out just perfect and I think you made an inspired decision with the colour of the binding. I feel a little envious of your niece! x Catch up with you again later today, got to get on my bike now!Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-25386687951619289082017-03-06T00:20:46.251-06:002017-03-06T00:20:46.251-06:00The owners were delightful and the barbecue was fa...The owners were delightful and the barbecue was fantastic. It's still out in the middle of farmland but I fear will soon be surrounded by subdivisions. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-2831693216952656252017-03-06T00:19:06.928-06:002017-03-06T00:19:06.928-06:00Thanks, Kaja. I like that bit of selvedge way out ...Thanks, Kaja. I like that bit of selvedge way out of proportion to its area. I'm glad you agree about the blue binding. This quilt seemed to need a strong outer line. I machine sew the binding on most quilts I give away because I figure they will get heavier handling. So it only takes a couple of hours to attach. And for change, this was a very simple quilting design, too. So I finished before we had to leave.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-19034423658861391762017-03-06T00:14:52.390-06:002017-03-06T00:14:52.390-06:00Thanks for writing, Alycia. It was certainly a bea...Thanks for writing, Alycia. It was certainly a beautiful weekend to spend around Austin and always fun to catch up with this branch of the family. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-87785156097853104452017-03-05T17:27:25.089-06:002017-03-05T17:27:25.089-06:00Beautiful finish, I'm sure your quilt will be ...Beautiful finish, I'm sure your quilt will be loved and put to good use.<br />We lived in Pflugerville, TX, wonderful town. Cele's bar-b-que serves up the best atmosphere and bar-b-que anywhere.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-81785227118922077522017-03-05T12:53:37.725-06:002017-03-05T12:53:37.725-06:00It makes me unreasonably happy to see you leaving ...It makes me unreasonably happy to see you leaving that selvedge on. I also like the brighter blue of the binding a lot - just gives a little extra lift and pulls everything together nicely.You finished so fast too!Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-85256431682576530952017-03-05T08:19:07.817-06:002017-03-05T08:19:07.817-06:00I like your coins quilts - very pretty - the pics ...I like your coins quilts - very pretty - the pics of your area are amazing. I love the Cele one!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46744095628525043102017-03-05T02:13:26.616-06:002017-03-05T02:13:26.616-06:00We do think alike; what a kick to leave the selved...We do think alike; what a kick to leave the selvedge on curtains. I wanted to climb in the spaceship. Without kids I had no excuse. Walking foot on the. Ions was quick and easy. Also, the out of town visit spurred me on. In contrast, spiderweb is slower than molasses in January. Keeping my ego in check. ;-)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-10093521469800919732017-03-04T11:11:48.173-06:002017-03-04T11:11:48.173-06:00Those Marimekko selvedges are gorgeous -- I actual...Those Marimekko selvedges are gorgeous -- I actually couldn't bring myself to cut them off, and left them on the back of some curtains I made. And I love that little spaceship!<br /><br />You really zoomed through the quilting on the Chinese Coins! It is the perfect approach for that quilt, and a very satisfying finish, too. :D Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-645819871462313322017-03-02T20:10:50.605-06:002017-03-02T20:10:50.605-06:00I wish I'd had time to share but the opportuni...I wish I'd had time to share but the opportunity to take it to her personally was too great to delay.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62071672381248432832017-03-02T20:09:48.743-06:002017-03-02T20:09:48.743-06:00Thanks, Louise. The colors in the close ups are be...Thanks, Louise. The colors in the close ups are better than those in the full photo. The best thing is that it perfectly matches her decor. They are happy and so am I.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35360343061212239822017-03-02T19:54:11.436-06:002017-03-02T19:54:11.436-06:00Another lovely finish with so many fun fabrics inc...Another lovely finish with so many fun fabrics included in the mix. Sad that I did not get to see in person but know it will be cherished by your niece.Mel Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998501501622773357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-976600881968597842017-03-02T18:05:50.432-06:002017-03-02T18:05:50.432-06:00I love how bright and cheerful your coin quilt is....I love how bright and cheerful your coin quilt is. Blues and yellows together never fail to be a happy combo.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-21978978565421973422017-03-02T10:45:30.887-06:002017-03-02T10:45:30.887-06:00Thanks, Patty. I know milkweed has a noxious taste...Thanks, Patty. I know milkweed has a noxious taste. Monarch larvae who eat it then taste bad to predators. Why don't you contact your regional ag extension office for an answer?Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-30208919614997455862017-03-02T09:16:24.050-06:002017-03-02T09:16:24.050-06:00Your Chinese Coin quilt turned out wonderful! I d...Your Chinese Coin quilt turned out wonderful! I do like the Marimekko selvage! I still have to do research to find out if deer eat milkweed. I email that monarch organization but they never got back to me. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.com