tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post5837961552791727858..comments2024-02-14T01:27:23.276-07:00Comments on she can quilt: Scraptastic Tuesday Winners and scrappy layout woesLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-22324175052902093892015-05-27T09:36:09.465-06:002015-05-27T09:36:09.465-06:00A jam jar and a safety pin (the latter sellotaped ...A jam jar and a safety pin (the latter sellotaped to the back of your machine so you can thread the thread through it) should work just as well as a spool holder and is far cheaper!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-7284166743343187602015-05-27T09:35:17.250-06:002015-05-27T09:35:17.250-06:00I think I prefer the first arrangement but I suspe...I think I prefer the first arrangement but I suspect it's one of those quilts where you just have to keep throwing fabric at it and increase the scrappiness rather than contain it...<br /><br />P.S. Prize claimed and spent - thank you!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-11854243206009056962015-05-21T23:52:28.930-06:002015-05-21T23:52:28.930-06:00OH.... i see at the back of your Janome, you'v...OH.... i see at the back of your Janome, you've got a tall thread (cone) holder. I have the same Janome, is this cone holder a separate accessory to buy - or did it come with your machine???<br />mine only has the small (annoying) built in, sideways, small spool holder....<br />please let me know,<br />thanks<br />evaevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224744826026664447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-30004640272237031562015-05-21T14:18:44.054-06:002015-05-21T14:18:44.054-06:00I think you have a great start, and I don't fo...I think you have a great start, and I don't for a second believe in Liberty over dose - there can't be such a thing. I do think that some more bright greens and yellow would add some tension and interest, and also introduce some of the really dark liberty prints. Good luck and keep us posted. Felicia Brenoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540057033743193291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-23461338424550422532015-05-20T06:10:38.123-06:002015-05-20T06:10:38.123-06:00Congratulations to the winners :)Congratulations to the winners :)pennydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425898433355516938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-44524069484661403982015-05-20T03:54:16.286-06:002015-05-20T03:54:16.286-06:00Glad you can get in some Decompression Sewing afte...Glad you can get in some Decompression Sewing after Quilt Market. It's theraputic to make a repetitive block for me, too. A friend summed up my life now as compared to before. <br /><br />"Your decisions in your last job were serious decisions in people's lives. Emotional responsiblities. Now you wake up, and think, 'Wow, what COLOR do I want to use today?'" <br /><br />Love this friend, and needed perspecive to realize how important just uncomplicated sewing is to heal me.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Julie @ Pink DoxiesJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-48661534064103512162015-05-19T23:51:36.816-06:002015-05-19T23:51:36.816-06:00I agree with you about layout 2 - I prefer the alt...I agree with you about layout 2 - I prefer the alternating in the 1st layout. I'm curious about your other layout ideas. One option would be a 'cross' with solids (or ??) in the 4 corners. Even an offset cross like 3 blocks wide? Hmm....Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-3104829755714980872015-05-19T22:27:24.645-06:002015-05-19T22:27:24.645-06:00Maybe you want to keep it purely Liberty and scrap...Maybe you want to keep it purely Liberty and scrappy but maybe you could alternate the blocks with a solid? A shot cotton might provide a lively counterpoint even a grey shotcotton?Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193180385628524129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-71508765847972737272015-05-19T20:45:41.999-06:002015-05-19T20:45:41.999-06:00I think with this type of quilt, the more blocks t...I think with this type of quilt, the more blocks the better and things will all start to fall into place.Anne / Springleaf Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114887911414187175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-74229291685543779812015-05-19T18:16:21.913-06:002015-05-19T18:16:21.913-06:00I like the cool dark arrangement as well , but I t...I like the cool dark arrangement as well , but I think it needs more cool colours and you have more warm. But I do have to admit I tend to prefer cool colours as a rule.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-72315852915935625122015-05-19T16:54:42.486-06:002015-05-19T16:54:42.486-06:00How bout' on point with a plain block between?...How bout' on point with a plain block between? Or just on point but add a few more darker shades like that great burgundy-purple one. This is the part of quilting I love - playing with it till it yells...YES! Have fun!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919462028551674067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-15120943634345162032015-05-19T14:43:15.477-06:002015-05-19T14:43:15.477-06:00I think the problem is Liberty overdose. I would t...I think the problem is Liberty overdose. I would try alternating with solid colour blocks and perhaps make it all cool or all warm. The photos/light aren't the greatest so I'm not sure what colour solid I would suggest.<br />Maybe a surprise deep, intense colour to add a bit of wham.<br />Or you could go delicate, with a whisper shade of pink or peach. Probably don't use Kona, but a softer solid fabric--maybe a voile--or go wild and get some Liberty plain lawn, or similar.Sandra Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100820913707798961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-28841059863221428972015-05-19T12:46:48.213-06:002015-05-19T12:46:48.213-06:00I love the warm/cool layout! Perhaps you could ha...I love the warm/cool layout! Perhaps you could have the cools running corner to corner on the quilt with the warms on either side. Then you could use more warm colors without it looking lopsided. I think it is going to be great!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687956328790829812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-54541345916140865242015-05-19T11:58:27.585-06:002015-05-19T11:58:27.585-06:00What about getting a few more brighter blues in th...What about getting a few more brighter blues in there? Two of the cool blocks have some very vibrant ones but the rest seem muted. Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355969043412582588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-92012071356552918452015-05-19T08:53:11.085-06:002015-05-19T08:53:11.085-06:00I can't say that I've laid out a comparabl...I can't say that I've laid out a comparable quilt top, but when I look at your nine patches, I see, depending on the block, either the X emphasized or the +. Perhaps if you separate your blocks into two piles -- the Xs and the +s -- and alternate them in the layout you'll have the contrast you need to make it work. (I hope that makes sense!) Good luck!Michelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-79382972582085635362015-05-19T08:35:08.604-06:002015-05-19T08:35:08.604-06:00I like 9-patches - keep playing with layout and I ...I like 9-patches - keep playing with layout and I think you will find a happy. Thank you for the win - a lovely birthday present. Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.com