tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post8356646128658801566..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Neutral Strings Quilt and AHIQ #20Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38496111488201555452017-06-26T06:16:45.758-05:002017-06-26T06:16:45.758-05:00I'm revisiting this post because I'm getti...I'm revisiting this post because I'm getting ready to quilt a top made from making 4 HSTs at a time, and it has a tendency to be pretty stretchy. Spirals were my first choice, but now I'm rethinking my approach.KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-23324585810366292112017-05-02T23:49:39.239-05:002017-05-02T23:49:39.239-05:00That's a great quilt you made. It's can b...That's a great quilt you made. It's can be a challenge to work with bias edges but it looks like you did a fine job.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46678192623759830362017-04-29T20:37:34.791-05:002017-04-29T20:37:34.791-05:00I think you're corrrect and someone with a mod...I think you're corrrect and someone with a modern vibe will enjoy this quilt. You're also right that quilts look waiver when photographed. But this one had a terrible set of waves that were all my fault. I'm mortified. A good lesson to me, though.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-77694923377593717522017-04-29T13:02:14.773-05:002017-04-29T13:02:14.773-05:00I love this quilt--and I think it will be very at ...I love this quilt--and I think it will be very at home in a modern nursery--think of one with mushroom colored walls and light blue accents. It's good to know the wonkiness came under control with your binding and that washing will take care of whatever's left. Most of my quilts end up with a bit of wonkiness at the edges. For the most part it doesn't bother me--especially if they are going to be used, but the waves always seem to be exaggerated in photos.JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46256332500601159012017-04-28T12:42:04.950-05:002017-04-28T12:42:04.950-05:00It was good to have it empty for a short while. It...It was good to have it empty for a short while. It's full again although I wish they were as colorful as your scraps.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-8881047025356547162017-04-28T01:52:31.359-05:002017-04-28T01:52:31.359-05:00I love all the string quilts you have made, each o...I love all the string quilts you have made, each one using a wonderful selection from your scrap bin.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38939778171048192082017-04-27T14:04:37.163-05:002017-04-27T14:04:37.163-05:00Thanks,Lisa. It was a lucky chance.Thanks,Lisa. It was a lucky chance.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-69806480561598469012017-04-27T14:04:12.803-05:002017-04-27T14:04:12.803-05:00They certainly had more design than I realized. They certainly had more design than I realized. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-6420328108274817802017-04-27T14:03:32.807-05:002017-04-27T14:03:32.807-05:00I replanted two pots but have three more to do. Wh...I replanted two pots but have three more to do. What a lovely vision you have. Thanks.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-80356235276827158432017-04-27T06:18:02.210-05:002017-04-27T06:18:02.210-05:00I love the colour placement in your quilt.I love the colour placement in your quilt.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-73331586109583017782017-04-26T17:22:07.566-05:002017-04-26T17:22:07.566-05:00Those strings are some of my favourite colours, lo...Those strings are some of my favourite colours, lovely!LethargicLasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959531120975981672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-5253582798113224692017-04-26T17:16:55.238-05:002017-04-26T17:16:55.238-05:00I must be spending too much time in the garden...l...I must be spending too much time in the garden...looks like a stepping stone path through rich garden soil ready for planting!<br /><br />Congrats on using up those dregs. Who knew?<br /><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-10000936399584220342017-04-26T17:08:05.922-05:002017-04-26T17:08:05.922-05:00What fun you will have with the linky party. Espec...What fun you will have with the linky party. Especially working with a partner. Enjoy!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-77599617745611649922017-04-26T17:07:25.247-05:002017-04-26T17:07:25.247-05:00I wish I'd bought yards of it. Very useful. Th...I wish I'd bought yards of it. Very useful. This is almost the last.<br />I'm of two minds about the dregs. It's such a beautiful quilt but I was almost ready to ditch them. You realize, I'll be saving every scrap forever in case this serendipitous result happens again. Grr.<br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-28090047982587641402017-04-26T16:18:07.996-05:002017-04-26T16:18:07.996-05:00A lovely string quilt! I really like the colours y...A lovely string quilt! I really like the colours you have used, those 'swash zone' fabrics are something a bit different! Thanks for joining in with 'sew stitch snap SHARE'Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-54154241716602714992017-04-26T12:47:13.552-05:002017-04-26T12:47:13.552-05:00Great find for the binding! The cut on the bias lo...Great find for the binding! The cut on the bias look gives the quilt that extra bit of punch. So interesting that this lovely quilt came from the dregs too. Something to think about in the future!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35058240189421241582017-04-26T09:12:38.135-05:002017-04-26T09:12:38.135-05:00Looking at it again, I think you're correct. T...Looking at it again, I think you're correct. The bits of black (and tan) on each side of the white section "zip" it up a bit. That's certainly better than a harsh line that would have resulted without them. Thanks.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-7879746317931109482017-04-26T01:59:43.517-05:002017-04-26T01:59:43.517-05:00I particularly like the way your two darkest corne...I particularly like the way your two darkest corners have different characters, one browner, one clearly black and white, yet they sit together well in the quilt. I think it's the placement of the black and white strips in the pale blocks that holds it together.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-49951967378212712422017-04-25T23:12:06.092-05:002017-04-25T23:12:06.092-05:00How kind of you, Janie. Kaja and I were just email...How kind of you, Janie. Kaja and I were just emailing that quarterly still seems fast. We knew monthly was way too much. Like you, we scramble to move ahead with the challenges. I think when it's our own (non-challenge) work we feel free to stop and start. Sometimes that extra time helps clarify ideas; other times things just get lost. Ah, well. <br />I'm so glad you're joining us on these adventures.<br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-45132463841413768122017-04-25T23:09:36.318-05:002017-04-25T23:09:36.318-05:00It is funny how we swing back and forth. I love th...It is funny how we swing back and forth. I love the pastels then these high contrast, then something red. <br />The Pinterest board helped us keep many different quilt ideas together.I always enjoy how Kaja and others see quilts. So enlightening. And I do like when the tops are organized by some criterion. It sparks more ideas for me than a random collection. I'm glad you liked it. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-47216504169555787002017-04-25T22:13:16.717-05:002017-04-25T22:13:16.717-05:00Great finish, a true scrappy look, I love it!
Than...Great finish, a true scrappy look, I love it!<br />Thanks for doing AHIQ, you and Kaja, a lot of sharing and inspiration,<br />wonderful idea.<br />I look forward to it, even if I have to scramble or I'm not quite ready.<br />The challenge is good for me.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-33562189469113174492017-04-25T22:11:18.332-05:002017-04-25T22:11:18.332-05:00Yes, I totally love this string quilt too. The fab...Yes, I totally love this string quilt too. The fabrics all work so beautifully together. I am really turning back to high contrast quilts like this one. It's funny how we swing back and forth over time!<br /><br />I like the Pinterest board you both made this time. Lots to think about!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-75795677388475930032017-04-25T21:37:43.113-05:002017-04-25T21:37:43.113-05:00I'm so sorry you had such a tough month. When...I'm so sorry you had such a tough month. When life gets this bad, we do need to find small ways to have fun whether reading, walking or sewing. Each event this year has been difficult because it's the first time without our sisters. I keep trying to remember happier times.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-50571432899933805342017-04-25T13:09:46.732-05:002017-04-25T13:09:46.732-05:00hope you are feeling better and I feel your pain! ...hope you are feeling better and I feel your pain! I am glad I got my Chinese coin done when I did because this month was a wreck - two weeks of exhaustion from moving from one trailer to another at work, dealing with closing out Dad's estate, and too many phone calls from toxic people. I am ready to get back in the groove and have some creative fun including participating in this quarter's project. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65273070343686833092017-04-25T11:38:48.343-05:002017-04-25T11:38:48.343-05:00I think she was very clever to give two suggestion...I think she was very clever to give two suggestions: start something new or build on the previous quarter. Overwhelming UFO piles are the scourge of us all. But mostly I look forward to her much freer and more improvisational style. Mine was almost "dipping a toe in the water."Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.com