tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4645756745469310733..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: More simple living skills - patchwork and quiltingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17134275702836588782010-11-01T07:02:02.890+10:002010-11-01T07:02:02.890+10:00I don't often post, but I wanted to show you t...I don't often post, but I wanted to show you the quilt I made last summer. Here's my blog post about it, including a link to the directions I followed: http://womanofthehouse-blog.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-new-quilt-and-house-tour-bedroom.html<br /><br />Tricia's quilt is beautiful!Woman of the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281605927650100295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72845757797245198472010-10-30T19:53:25.381+10:002010-10-30T19:53:25.381+10:00I absolutely adore those quilts! The fabrics are s...I absolutely adore those quilts! The fabrics are so beautifully put together. I would love to try small projects one day, perhaps for nieces and nephews. :-) I'd also love to contribute to an organising post. Talk to you soon! XxSarndrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396335254329354431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82501453623071501722010-10-29T21:05:14.513+10:002010-10-29T21:05:14.513+10:00i've been learning to quilt this year. i love ...i've been learning to quilt this year. i love what you say about it being instinctive to want to keep our families warm and cosy! the quilts i'm making are nine patch quilts for my little children's beds, and i cannot wait to wrap them up in all the colour and pattern. patchwork and quilting is such a pleasure. xelisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666174167150041505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80352092656141300122010-10-29T04:25:32.147+10:002010-10-29T04:25:32.147+10:00I have taught myself to quilt this last year and I...I have taught myself to quilt this last year and I am loving it. I do it all by machine instead of hand work, but it is just so relaxing. And like you said....there is just something about giving someone the gift of warmth! And you CAN teach yourself simple modern quilting on the internet! If I can do it - anyone can!autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54053062136648830972010-10-29T03:47:40.617+10:002010-10-29T03:47:40.617+10:00I really think it's a wonderful piece of handw...I really think it's a wonderful piece of handwork. Hurray to Tricia! It's a beautiful item and I really think it will become a great piece of history.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828404522476914827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12381050828330543282010-10-29T01:24:55.711+10:002010-10-29T01:24:55.711+10:00The quilts are beautiful. I am always inspired by ...The quilts are beautiful. I am always inspired by your posts. I tried the basketweave dish cloth this weekend but am going back to an easier pattern for a while. 8 scarves are knitted for Christmas, several quilts need binding and some aprons are in the works. Your encouragement has meant so much. Thanks.Malindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417125068082873720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41238469779793414342010-10-28T23:20:03.709+10:002010-10-28T23:20:03.709+10:00Looks beautiful! I have a small quilt project of ...Looks beautiful! I have a small quilt project of my own, it is my first so it will be a very simple style.<br /><br />-BrendaSense of Home Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670637532208860258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52680703813673910902010-10-28T23:19:42.899+10:002010-10-28T23:19:42.899+10:00My mother used to make quilts! Brings back so many...My mother used to make quilts! Brings back so many happy memories when I see a patch of one of her old dresses or one of mine. She was so talented but I didn't inherit the quilt gene although I like other crafts. <br />Loved the pictures - the quilts are gorgeous!!<br />Blessings!Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13933334242846229295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9924131808967157812010-10-28T22:41:54.344+10:002010-10-28T22:41:54.344+10:00I am not a red person but those quilts are beautif...I am not a red person but those quilts are beautiful. I began quilting when I was about 12 years old. My mom is an avid sewer ( perfectionist seamstress) but she never made a quilt ( to this day). I had to just try it. Since then I have made over 40 quilts, from wall hangings and baby quilts to delicate queen size. There is forever one in a frame, sitting cozy to be hand stitched on cold winter days where they play a duel purpose, keeping me warm while quilting and the finished project on a bed.<br /><br />Enjoy this post.<br /><br />MarlynLokshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744393319879735773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30155952938289049732010-10-28T22:00:12.390+10:002010-10-28T22:00:12.390+10:00I just finished two quilts. One was completely ha...I just finished two quilts. One was completely hand pieced and quilted (lap quilt) which I am giving to a quilt auction to raise money for missions. It took me about 2 years to finish. The other was completely done by machine (about 1/4 crib sized) and is now on my couch for the cats to sleep on. It took me a week to finish.<br /><br />I enjoy quilting and have done a few quilts.Billie Ryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827804870653088637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36328455969653471982010-10-28T20:45:53.685+10:002010-10-28T20:45:53.685+10:00Thanks for sharing these photos, Rhonda. These are...Thanks for sharing these photos, Rhonda. These are gorgeous! Your sister has a great eye and a great talent.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128349558544402699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28749758818047668922010-10-28T14:05:36.713+10:002010-10-28T14:05:36.713+10:00Her quilts are beautiful.
I love what you say abou...Her quilts are beautiful.<br />I love what you say about memories. The 30 year old quilt on our bed I made up of all of the fabrics of both my youth and fabrics of all the shirts his mother made for him. I used fabric from my wedding gown (his mom made it) for the binding.<br />On the binding is embroidered the date. It is the strangest thing to see that date. So long ago, yet I remember sitting on the floor of our first house piecing it and then tying it. Using yarn to tie all three layers is another way to get a good blanked with less time.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44469169006255001762010-10-28T14:03:07.335+10:002010-10-28T14:03:07.335+10:00Tricia's work is stunning!
Thanks for the lin...Tricia's work is stunning!<br /><br />Thanks for the links Rhonda, I am keen to make a start and your links look like something I can understand.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25507023660001363052010-10-28T11:52:37.928+10:002010-10-28T11:52:37.928+10:00Lovely, Rhonda! Thanks for posting these pictures,...Lovely, Rhonda! Thanks for posting these pictures, Tricia's work is amazing! I pulled out my scrap bag recently and have started borrowing patchwork books and magazines from the library (Homespun is one of my favourites!). There is definitely something soul-fulfilling about the thought of creating something warm and beautiful out of discarded scraps.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204291906401193716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70809563643327996402010-10-28T10:42:13.247+10:002010-10-28T10:42:13.247+10:00How amazingly timely! Last night I finished my fi...How amazingly timely! Last night I finished my first "recycled" quilt. I had made one when I was younger out of all new fabric, but never tried my hand at quilting with already used fabrics. I used old wool sweaters and it was much more difficult.<br /><br />Yours are very elaborate and quite wonderful. I couldn't imagine hand stitching, but my grandmother was quite skilled at it.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04249655831923837855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15117224103789812142010-10-28T10:33:27.941+10:002010-10-28T10:33:27.941+10:00These are gorgeous! There must be something in the...These are gorgeous! There must be something in the air as I had my first ever attempt at quilting this year too - and it was pretty full on as I am a non sewer too!<br /><br />Here's my first effort:<br /><br />http://momentsofwhimsy.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/sewing-101-show-and-tell-time-wk-304/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44676245808828134992010-10-28T09:28:27.281+10:002010-10-28T09:28:27.281+10:00It's just lovely! I have quilted some, but sew...It's just lovely! I have quilted some, but sewing is not my thing. I use the machine, I do some hand sewing if I have to but prefer to sew by machine. My sister quilts and she loves it. I'm always happy to see any type of homemade item, sewing, needlework, crochet, knitting, etc. I think that we are in danger of losing some of those skills and any encouragement is helpful.Otter Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150285495175373444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54303850396044724852010-10-28T08:20:54.201+10:002010-10-28T08:20:54.201+10:00And if you are looking to expand your quilt patter...And if you are looking to expand your quilt patterns - check this site out...<br />http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.htmlBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27258255856442895372010-10-28T08:07:03.411+10:002010-10-28T08:07:03.411+10:00Lol, I've just finished catching up on the qui...Lol, I've just finished catching up on the quilting forum I'm involved in and checking on the progress of swaps I'm participating in. I love Tricia's quilts and will be keeping an eye out for the magazine, though they often take photos and write up stories six months before the magazine is available! She should make sure she labels it and has it valued and insured when she completes it as handmade quilts have been big on the theft list the last few years :(.RobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41845480180838848782010-10-28T07:52:29.517+10:002010-10-28T07:52:29.517+10:00So very beautiful!
I keep wanting to make one &...So very beautiful!<br />I keep wanting to make one & this just inches me closer to it...<br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful quilt!???????????????????????????????https://www.blogger.com/profile/04759896671039798581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38111427097998680202010-10-28T07:50:39.854+10:002010-10-28T07:50:39.854+10:00Wow, that is beautiful and looks very time consumi...Wow, that is beautiful and looks very time consuming. She did a wonderful job.Arvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857300223799928468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80337291605468386842010-10-28T07:28:15.719+10:002010-10-28T07:28:15.719+10:00oh how timely for us Rhonda, my 12 year old daught...oh how timely for us Rhonda, my 12 year old daughter wants to have a go at making a quilt. I'm not really into sewing although just lately I've been inspired by Amanda Soule's books.<br />Mahalia is collecting old pillowcases to use as her quilt top. I'm off to look at the links you have put up, hopefully they will help us.<br /><br />cheers Katesimplelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397507005757292686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79285783112368397122010-10-28T07:13:51.735+10:002010-10-28T07:13:51.735+10:00So far, I've only made a patchwork/quilted pil...So far, I've only made a patchwork/quilted pillow cover, so these masterpieces are something far ahead for me! But I love the technique, the feeling of making something both pretty and useful, out of something that many people would throw away... Also, I like the endless possibilities for colour and shape combinations!Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69057192329219444152010-10-28T07:06:27.584+10:002010-10-28T07:06:27.584+10:00Those quilts are so cozy. I've slept under ma...Those quilts are so cozy. I've slept under many a lovingly-made quilt of my grandmothers and mother's. The only ones I've every made were 2 small ones (one for each of my children), made with bits of their worn out 'receiving' blankets from babyhood. But I'd like to try a big one, someday.Ashley @ Root And Twighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318142287266832407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16965494808810663432010-10-28T06:58:22.878+10:002010-10-28T06:58:22.878+10:00They are just gorgeous!!! I love them! I hope to s...They are just gorgeous!!! I love them! I hope to start quilting, one day! Thank you for sharing this with us!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.com