tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post909041468314308613..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: Q is for...ellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-28885588143503324202011-07-11T16:09:51.810-05:002011-07-11T16:09:51.810-05:00This is a beautiful post. Lately I have begun to t...This is a beautiful post. Lately I have begun to think about making a quilt; it's been a few years and I'm terrible at it. It helps to be a perfectionist and I'm not.<br /><br />I like the photographs here. The patterns and the texture of the fabric really come through.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-7215993389282057302011-07-11T12:27:34.508-05:002011-07-11T12:27:34.508-05:00THIS is what I miss the most. Sewing and quilting....THIS is what I miss the most. Sewing and quilting.<br /><br />We have some beautiful ones, but not enough that there will be a few left out when I die. <br /><br />I miss designing and the colors and my machine and hoop......<br /><br />Now I want to see your Texas quilt. Or what you have of it....please? Sounds awesome.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-5741726938028382342011-07-11T08:55:11.728-05:002011-07-11T08:55:11.728-05:00These quilts are beautiful and "real" lo...These quilts are beautiful and "real" looking - in that you can see people's clothes in the scenes. One of my most favorite memories is sitting underneath the quilt as all of my great aunts, my grandmother, and great-grandmother quilted. I could hear them talking - all in German, as that is the only language my great-grandmother knew. I was one of the only great grandchildren to get one of the quilts, as I had lost my mother to cancer at age six. Unfortunately, when my great grandmother took me to the trunk to pick one out - I picked bright lime green! It is still beautiful however, as was the sentiment.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-76224483614321592812011-07-10T15:42:47.369-05:002011-07-10T15:42:47.369-05:00I understand that people want to store quilts away...I understand that people want to store quilts away, but I agree they should be used and loved. I can't even imagine making a quilt out of denim. I had callouses from quilts I made with ordinary cotton. I haven't made one for years, but now that I'm going to have a grandbaby, I'm getting ready to start a new one. It will be a flying geese pattern. I'm excited.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-64341364370946513512011-07-10T12:12:31.926-05:002011-07-10T12:12:31.926-05:00I can't hold things I don't use. I always ...I can't hold things I don't use. I always think the same thing. What use is it to me in a drawer or cupboard. I used to quilt. I have none. Honestly, I am okay with that.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-40218180798765403732011-07-10T07:41:54.397-05:002011-07-10T07:41:54.397-05:00wow - those quilts are lovelywow - those quilts are lovelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-8175220921466893672011-07-09T16:41:14.173-05:002011-07-09T16:41:14.173-05:00THanks so much for the pics of the beautiful quilt...THanks so much for the pics of the beautiful quilts. I love quilts, cannot quilt myself. I know how to and have done more patching of quilts than anything else.<br />My daughters all have quilts from my mother. And they love them.<br />But I agree. It's best to be used and loved than left in a drawer to waste away.<br />Loved reading this. BarbB. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-76612779229127736492011-07-09T15:35:57.508-05:002011-07-09T15:35:57.508-05:00I admire those who can quilt.. I know I'm not....I admire those who can quilt.. I know I'm not.. errr.. cut out for that sort of craft. I agree with you about using it with love rather than packing it away somewhere. I would imagine that even a small part of it would be salvageable for a framing or some such thing.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-68137164087560305482011-07-09T13:44:34.302-05:002011-07-09T13:44:34.302-05:00That philosophy is why I didn't register for f...That philosophy is why I didn't register for fine china when I got married - my Lennox everyday dishes are beautiful & used every day, like they should be.<br /><br />We have a quilt made by one of Mike's grandmothers. I LOVE it because it was made in the 70s & is a crazy quilt of wild polyester. It's such a sign of that time. I should get it out & take a picture. We don't use it because it's not big enough for our bed. If we ever had a guest room though that sucker is going on that bed!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-38759016490790806432011-07-09T11:34:16.564-05:002011-07-09T11:34:16.564-05:00My mom "saved" so many things and never ...My mom "saved" so many things and never used them. Always waiting for the day when she would have a nice enough house, or when she would have the right people over. When she died, the china my Dad had bought for her in Europe while in the Navy was still in the box. She open it and looked at on piece. A silk bedspread, never used. All these treasures she had stored away to use when the time was right. I use whatever I have and enjoy it. If it wears out, then I replace it with another item I can enjoy. I made two quilts for my girls. I love to sew, but I didn't enjoy quilting as much as other things I make.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-52178279744286540192011-07-09T08:05:17.869-05:002011-07-09T08:05:17.869-05:00"i guess it's better to be used up with l..."i guess it's better to be used up with love than to be safely stashed away." i could wish for so many people to know the strength of those words. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-38261785385365843492011-07-09T07:28:16.580-05:002011-07-09T07:28:16.580-05:00I really enjoy the artwork of quilts.Here we have ...I really enjoy the artwork of quilts.Here we have barn quilts that deplict a favorite pattern the maker has used. I like the names for them also.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-31214734024703547842011-07-09T05:26:25.279-05:002011-07-09T05:26:25.279-05:00Quilting is so much like a metaphor for life. Lov...Quilting is so much like a metaphor for life. Love quilts!!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-36507441451491456442011-07-09T02:37:18.869-05:002011-07-09T02:37:18.869-05:00I think quilting is not just something to be viewe...I think quilting is not just something to be viewed as a quaint old pass time but if you look at why women made the quilts and how they went about it then it serves as a window in to past times and the way the world was. Today if we want a cover for the bed we just get some anonymous person on the other side of the world to make it without any care and love with goodness knows what and instead of it saving money it actually costs you money, on the up side though it does leave people with more time to do something useful like watch TV! Another thing about the family made quilts that I like is that each square can be made of a memory like for instance that square there is made from the shirt I was wearing when I dated my first love. Well it was a very nice post with brill pics.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830090701346321489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-60452193113206855592011-07-08T23:50:15.848-05:002011-07-08T23:50:15.848-05:00Beautiful quilts! What makes them so special is t...Beautiful quilts! What makes them so special is they were made by hands you loved.<br /><br />I detest hand sewing. My first and only attempt at quilting was proudly shown to Mom and Dad. They were quiet too long. Then I heard, love the colors, great pattern and my, what big stitches...so hand work is not done by me!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-48862016559828780832011-07-08T21:49:28.621-05:002011-07-08T21:49:28.621-05:00Laurel Ann made the quilt I sleep under every nigh...Laurel Ann made the quilt I sleep under every night.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-1543389978670478162011-07-08T21:03:24.857-05:002011-07-08T21:03:24.857-05:00I don't know how to quilt, but I admired peopl...I don't know how to quilt, but I admired people who take the time to put all the shapes and thoughts into one piece. My Piano Man's mother made me a beautiful quilt(that turns into a pillow) for my birthday. I love thinking that she took all that time to make something pretty and useful for me (I need a pillow when I write).<br /><br />I can't wait to see Texas!Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-32505814378238642492011-07-08T20:50:47.185-05:002011-07-08T20:50:47.185-05:00I remember quilting with my grandmother when I was...I remember quilting with my grandmother when I was very young. Such tedious work, I don't know how anyone can do it. <br />Lovely quilts you show there. I like to use quilts as tablecloths. Of course, they tend to wear quickly that way. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-75214907431205741532011-07-08T20:49:50.784-05:002011-07-08T20:49:50.784-05:00Beautiful post. When I think of quilting I imagine...Beautiful post. When I think of quilting I imagine a group of women together, laughing, gossiping, doing the work in ensemble.<br /><br />Otherwise it's just too hard!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-66562677584120668932011-07-08T20:49:44.028-05:002011-07-08T20:49:44.028-05:00Your aunt will live around for a very long time, a...Your aunt will live around for a very long time, as you and your sister use her quilts and talk about her life. I appreciate the handiwork of a quilt, especially one that has a new design that means something to the sewer. <br />You are lucky with these finds.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com