tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post888073468573783551..comments2024-03-29T08:13:55.198+00:00Comments on Sew Slowly: Sitting and staringKajahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-67104115772827698092020-01-02T14:45:16.420+00:002020-01-02T14:45:16.420+00:00Happy new year! I am all about new inputs and diff...Happy new year! I am all about new inputs and different perspectives rn, maybe a new shop or a different section of the shop will inspire you?Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-48551839466663140222019-12-28T20:24:12.541+00:002019-12-28T20:24:12.541+00:00Merry Holidays and all that natter!
I love this f...Merry Holidays and all that natter!<br /><br />I love this first pull of color, its always a thrill to languish on piles of fabric still yet in the mix. <br /><br />@carlithequilterCarli The Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733894801130646276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-80304526090677263662019-12-17T17:39:39.148+00:002019-12-17T17:39:39.148+00:00When still teaching, I used a rolling carts with s...When still teaching, I used a rolling carts with shallow drawers to organize supplies. It retired with me and went directly to the studio where it essentially became a project organizer. With the fabric I include notes and drawings of the intended quilt.<br />Now your fabric pull I really like but I agree it feels "safe." That black/neutral seems pull everything together so maybe a deep dark indigo will work. Something not muted to throw in bold contrast.Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-79596254114191462342019-12-10T02:54:24.154+00:002019-12-10T02:54:24.154+00:00I like the collection you have here and the stripe...I like the collection you have here and the stripey one on the right is really bright and quite bold, lots of different fabrics could be used with this one.<br />Project boxes - a good idea I think, saves hunting around for the fabrics you had thought of using 'someday' but then have to hunt for ages to find them.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-85080187649921506302019-12-08T02:14:59.753+00:002019-12-08T02:14:59.753+00:00I admire your ability to use whatever you have in ...I admire your ability to use whatever you have in your boxes to fashion each quilt. The fabrics you have pulled out for your next quilt is looking great. Perhaps you will happen upon some suitable shirts when you next visit the thrift shop.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-6792008583355339412019-12-07T18:44:28.389+00:002019-12-07T18:44:28.389+00:00It looks like a good start to me! I've made a...It looks like a good start to me! I've made a number of quilts with my shirting fabrics and I'm done with that basket but still find it hard to toss away on account of the history but f you are interested I would be happy to send them your way. cheers!cspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-67200539314069929302019-12-05T14:31:44.086+00:002019-12-05T14:31:44.086+00:00I Love that multi-coloured plaid and you've go...I Love that multi-coloured plaid and you've got a nice collection on the right there to pick out its colours. I'm not so keen on the grey and the smaller plaid on the left, but I'm sure you'll be surprising me by combining them beautifully with the others.<br />Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395982229464502358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-19296214512512742792019-12-05T00:09:41.693+00:002019-12-05T00:09:41.693+00:00I have project boxes and project stacks. It works ...I have project boxes and project stacks. It works perfectly when I suddenly find exactly the right piece or pieces of fabric I need to get going and other times, I completely lose the momentum to even start. I really admire your ability to make from the limited choices and continually find good ways to add upcycled shirting fabrics. It's definitely inspired me to add in the occasional shirting to my stash totes and not just throw them out. I think the lack of buying would send me bonkers though. It's really too bad that organic fabrics are so ridiculously expensive and not more readily available!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-82253567548253536442019-12-04T02:42:29.378+00:002019-12-04T02:42:29.378+00:00I have put myself on the no-buy-for-awhile wagon a...I have put myself on the no-buy-for-awhile wagon and am having fun creating scrappy backs in lieu of buying lots more yardage. I agree with Ann that you're coming up on the time of year when folks clean out to make room for the new and/or start on their 2020 resolution to clean out their closet. Good luck with the charity shops - you'll find things to make it work, you always do!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-8817015062043906002019-12-03T20:54:12.693+00:002019-12-03T20:54:12.693+00:00I like those golden yellows...and the big plaid --...I like those golden yellows...and the big plaid --will be interesting to see how it looks cut up...I have been sewing 4-patches with no actual idea in mind..just need to sew them for some reason;)))<br />hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-19124806384513309412019-12-03T19:59:25.019+00:002019-12-03T19:59:25.019+00:00Isn't it fun to have an idea brewing in your h...Isn't it fun to have an idea brewing in your head? I'm always happiest when I'm in the middle of designing a new project. You've got such an interesting combination of fabrics. I'm glad another trip around the world is being considered. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-56475157240504558722019-12-03T19:11:37.693+00:002019-12-03T19:11:37.693+00:00I love these plaids, prints and solids. Somehow a ...I love these plaids, prints and solids. Somehow a bit of bright in a plaid doesn't seem as overwhelming as the same color in a solid or print. And it certainly adds spark. I think a bit of judicious purchases of shirting and organics might be helpful. I'm sorting mine out at the moment. I pulled a bunch of fabric for "backs or baby quilts" but think I need to put them back in the boxes. I forget about things that are removed unless it's for a specific quilt. I hadn't thought about project boxes. Mine just sit on the floor and remind me to limit my new projects... sometimes.<br />There will probably be lots of new stuff donated right after Christmas.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-7578561299399037772019-12-03T18:50:03.861+00:002019-12-03T18:50:03.861+00:00Great fun, the planning and choosing part.
That or...Great fun, the planning and choosing part.<br />That orange (or is it red) fabric, makes the group sing.<br />Choosing the right balance between subdued and saturated is where the magic happens.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-30220259646854830772019-12-03T15:46:33.183+00:002019-12-03T15:46:33.183+00:00I quit buying fabric in 2001. My stash wasn't ...I quit buying fabric in 2001. My stash wasn't what I consider huge to begin with, I have a friend with more holiday themed fabric than my whole stash :) It certainly has made a more inventive and interesting quilter out of me. :) Sharyn Sharyn Mallow Woerzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776056375534578046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-3120701491253812992019-12-03T15:40:00.473+00:002019-12-03T15:40:00.473+00:00I like that large plaid and what you have pulled t...I like that large plaid and what you have pulled to go with it. I think you are smart to wait until you think you have enough fabric. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-88559611020196246432019-12-03T15:19:42.115+00:002019-12-03T15:19:42.115+00:00I like the idea of project boxes, too, but find wh...I like the idea of project boxes, too, but find when I implement them the projects (or project ideas) languish. Maybe that's just me, though.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.com