tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post2004276007479888202..comments2024-03-26T01:39:19.521-05:00Comments on Quietude: Notes from a novice quilterLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-36285898670186383672014-12-09T08:28:26.027-06:002014-12-09T08:28:26.027-06:00I've heard a lot of horror stories about basti...I've heard a lot of horror stories about basting spray but basting pins are awesome!! They are basically bent safety pins and work wonderfully and muchicj faster than basting! Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573352650363400811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-6604784117576709712014-12-08T13:38:20.275-06:002014-12-08T13:38:20.275-06:00I use safety pins to baste my quilt - even when I&...I use safety pins to baste my quilt - even when I'm planning on hand quilting it. Lots of people love the basting spray because it is so fast, but it's nasty stuff and frankly, after trying it once I never used it again. It smells (and is) very toxic, and the overspray gets everywhere. <br /><br />Your first quilt is lovely! Wishing you joy with your new hobby.Sharon Fhttp://ohellosunshine.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-62533146821309509592014-12-06T02:57:04.090-06:002014-12-06T02:57:04.090-06:00I have just finished my first quilt and gave it to...I have just finished my first quilt and gave it to my sister-in-law (see link below). I did a 6 week course and watched one of the free online courses by Craftsy which I found more useful than the course I attended. Since then I have purchased several courses from Craftsy when they are discounted as they are so good. YouTube was ver useful for instructions on the binding. I now on to my next three quilts. Yours looks great, well done.<br /><br />http://jo-stophaveachat.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/my-first-quilt-finished.htmlFinding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-57720972942739985362014-12-04T19:58:46.665-06:002014-12-04T19:58:46.665-06:00You might check out the Quilt in a Day shows on Yo...You might check out the Quilt in a Day shows on Youtube. I use safety pins to put my quilts together. Then remove them as I go along. I have also been known to HAND TIE a quilt such as the one you made. I have made a quilt out of old jeans that my husband and sons wore out. It was very bulky so would have been hard to quilt. I used light weight red yarn to tie it in each seam section. Then cut the ties to about an inch long. That quilt has been through 2 sons and 4 grandchildren now and is still being used. It is much loved. I am sure your quilt will be much loved too.Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-15523834815793251082014-12-04T14:09:31.609-06:002014-12-04T14:09:31.609-06:00Learn to others? I mean teach, ofcourse...Learn to others? I mean teach, ofcourse...Jeannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299956505489827810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-91957149852805050152014-12-04T12:53:33.933-06:002014-12-04T12:53:33.933-06:00Have you heard of the board basting method? It is ...Have you heard of the board basting method? It is an easy, quick and perfect way to sandwich your quilt. On a table, seated on a chair; no more crawling over the floor with feelings of your back and knees being broken. In just a few hours it will be ready for quilting!<br />It's my personal favorite way of basting a quilt and I have helped many quilters out. Once you have done it that way you can learn it to others and spread the method :>)<br />Videos can be found on youtube.<br />Good luck and enjoy!<br />Cheers,<br /><br />Jeanneke.Jeannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299956505489827810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-81784907700329992162014-12-02T08:26:54.083-06:002014-12-02T08:26:54.083-06:00Yes -- if you can make your pieces as uniform as p...Yes -- if you can make your pieces as uniform as possible, it makes for less stress when piecing, that's for sure! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-16227159153650151652014-12-02T08:25:56.181-06:002014-12-02T08:25:56.181-06:00Thanks, Jacqueline! Yes, Edmund is so grown up, i...Thanks, Jacqueline! Yes, Edmund is so grown up, it boggles my mind too. Thanks for letting me know about the blog format; it was just a little something my husband had changed but the graphics weren't showing up! It's a testament to how behind I am that I didn't even notice... lol. I talked to my "tech support" and he quickly fixed the problem. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-13325546323348979202014-12-02T08:23:31.497-06:002014-12-02T08:23:31.497-06:00Yes! Go for it! Can't wait to see something ...Yes! Go for it! Can't wait to see something grand! :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-14419425698749244512014-11-23T16:20:42.849-06:002014-11-23T16:20:42.849-06:00I am thinking that it's time I got a rotary cu...I am thinking that it's time I got a rotary cutter, as my so-called measured pieces often don't end up being the same size. I make do, but it would be nice to have at least some uniformity to depend on. :DLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-7950455687358593302014-11-19T10:54:01.873-06:002014-11-19T10:54:01.873-06:00Laura, your 'wonky' quilt is very special....Laura, your 'wonky' quilt is very special...all the love and memories tied up in the shirts and fabric scraps...makes me sentimental :) Also, the flat cap is really sharp, and it makes me feel like Edmund is a little man already...time goes WAY too fast! I love the photo - you are an excellent photographer. I see you changed blog formats...so you laid the original Quietude format to rest :( Sending hugs and love in Jesus to you, dear friend.Jacqueline@ Deeprootsathome.comhttp://www.deeprootsathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-57443744054277039582014-11-17T07:54:10.705-06:002014-11-17T07:54:10.705-06:00I have some true shirt scraps almost just like the...I have some true shirt scraps almost just like these, already cut and waiting for something grand to happen to them. Maybe this winter? Thanks for the inspiration!Janelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00736112978352921076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-42527038846346784032014-11-16T16:59:47.614-06:002014-11-16T16:59:47.614-06:00Thanks, Margo! I think we're on the save wave...Thanks, Margo! I think we're on the save wave-length when it comes to quilting. It seems like I'm always "re-pinning" your pins to my "quilting inspiration" board on Pinterest. :) I really like the scrappy look of your hotpads.<br /><br />Good tips. I re-made my daughter's "lovey" quilt, which was completely falling apart, and handstitched the binding. It wasn't TOO bad... ;-) Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3513749333350881349.post-59989492900275836102014-11-15T13:25:56.792-06:002014-11-15T13:25:56.792-06:00hooray!!! I think you are so smart in your approa...hooray!!! I think you are so smart in your approach. Quilting is a background project for me - I usually have one quilt on the go and I've found I much more enjoy handquilting with perle cotton than I do bunching it in under the walking foot or doing traditional handquilting with tiny needles and stitches. I have (on Ben's quilt) mixed machine quilting with some rows of handquilting - that was a nice balance. <br /><br />I baste my quilts by masking taping the layers to the floor and then safety-pinning through all three layers. I have thought about using basting spray, though.<br /><br />I love binding my quilts! I always handstitch the binding to the back - I pick out a good movie or two and wait until the kids are in bed. Also fun to do on a long car trip. I have made many many bound potholders over the years for my etsy shop, and these mini-quilts are really good practice for working with binding (I usually make my own and I don't cut on the bias) and mitered corners. <br /><br />Best wishes on your quilting journey!! I'm always happy to talk quilting if you wish.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.com