tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post4438803655841475076..comments2024-03-28T02:47:39.704+00:00Comments on Sew Slowly: AHIQ - pushing the boundariesKajahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-8738186012761094512016-04-22T13:07:48.869+01:002016-04-22T13:07:48.869+01:00It is easy to discard aspects of quilting - some d...It is easy to discard aspects of quilting - some don't fit our "rules" (raw edges aren't proper, seams must match, points must be perfect), and some are techniques that are difficult at first try (needle turn applique, EPP, paper piecing, etc.) but you are right, some perseverance and ingenuity and you will find a technique that will work for you. Great review.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-32529906489536706052016-04-21T16:45:57.933+01:002016-04-21T16:45:57.933+01:00Great post! Well, now there are two new books on m...Great post! Well, now there are two new books on my wish list! Your comments are spot on, about ideas we have in our heads and being open to different ways to accomplish them. I've had an elusive vision for months and months, and still have not found the right technique to accomplish it. And yes, I have certainly found that my background in clothing pattern making and construction serves me very well in both traditional piecing and improv. Looking forward to reading Julie's and Lara's books!<br />Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07064704260223262652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-71569649394197062482016-04-20T22:25:01.809+01:002016-04-20T22:25:01.809+01:00Good review and interesting project Kaja . I love ...Good review and interesting project Kaja . I love the idea of the improv in the barn blocks helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-321108157542858372016-04-20T06:00:37.833+01:002016-04-20T06:00:37.833+01:00You make me want to read this book. Soon! And you&...You make me want to read this book. Soon! And you're so right about finding alternative ways to get the effects we want and keeping our minds open to the many techniques we could use. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-56124134038103716832016-04-20T02:41:09.913+01:002016-04-20T02:41:09.913+01:00Julie's book really inspired me too Kaja! Her...Julie's book really inspired me too Kaja! Her methods can be applied to all kinds of improv and free pieced quilting. An her story about how "See Rock City" came about and evolved was fascinating. I've been having fun already scoping out barns for inspiration. <br />LOL, thanks for grouping me with trail blazers Kaja! What a wonderfully exciting thought!<br />Now I have to go see that Instagram EPP feed you mentioned. :)Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-85062523371854333022016-04-20T00:06:39.203+01:002016-04-20T00:06:39.203+01:00What a smashing post Kaja! You have obviously read...What a smashing post Kaja! You have obviously read more of the book than I have at present, I have yet to get into the detail but intend to get busy pretty soon!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-85513840305919025472016-04-19T15:58:30.886+01:002016-04-19T15:58:30.886+01:00You know, I try to stay in my own corner of the in...You know, I try to stay in my own corner of the internet, because I am far, far too distractable. But, I've already been thinking about improv houses, and now you are telling me there are <i>books.</i> Arrrgh!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-12819848089371050352016-04-19T15:55:11.692+01:002016-04-19T15:55:11.692+01:00Thanks for the review, Kaja! Looking forward to p...Thanks for the review, Kaja! Looking forward to perusing Julie's book soon.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-86071283113932251872016-04-19T13:16:17.771+01:002016-04-19T13:16:17.771+01:00Thank you, Kaja -- especially for "getting it...Thank you, Kaja -- especially for "getting it" and also for taking the time to share your thoughtful and encouraging responses. I love that Build a Barn has inspired you and I can't wait to see what you create!! (for even more inspiration, be sure to watch for the Secret Society of Barn Builders' Blog Hop that starts next week featuring the quilts in the book's gallery)Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.com