tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post3813229224346475618..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: an experimentAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-15275155675146603782009-01-12T18:33:00.000-06:002009-01-12T18:33:00.000-06:00The quality of the chenille backing is so neat - I...The quality of the chenille backing is so neat - I like the nubbiness in combination with the playful colors and pattern on the front. Mama Urchin is one lucky swapper!sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24118372376139893232009-01-07T07:20:00.000-06:002009-01-07T07:20:00.000-06:00kritta22,yes, it's a bit airy, but not bad. the qu...kritta22,<BR/><BR/>yes, it's a bit airy, but not bad. the quilt is pretty small, so it shouldn't be much of a problem. i didn't want to have to quilt through all that chenille...i was afraid that the back would be skewed and look sloppy. <BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70750709042718810512009-01-07T02:05:00.000-06:002009-01-07T02:05:00.000-06:00So I'm a newbie here...how come it's not tacked do...So I'm a newbie here...how come it's not tacked down anywhere but the sides? Wouldn't that make it kinda airy?Kritta22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360416504582862662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-2161001498714491882009-01-06T14:36:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:36:00.000-06:00It's beautiful! I love it with the chenille backi...It's beautiful! I love it with the chenille backing.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576487047505755889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-82748553780985670942009-01-06T07:04:00.000-06:002009-01-06T07:04:00.000-06:00I have wondered about doing that, now I know I'm g...I have wondered about doing that, now I know I'm going to try it! Since you tested it out !!! hahhaa..KUDOS to you,,,LOVE ITWater Runs Through My Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016060941636613515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57461787830051273312009-01-03T15:09:00.000-06:002009-01-03T15:09:00.000-06:00Thanks! Yes, that makes total sense.Thanks! Yes, that makes total sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-17825190868083522982009-01-03T12:39:00.000-06:002009-01-03T12:39:00.000-06:00I have a dumb question, my husband bought me quite...I have a dumb question, my husband bought me quite a few presser feet for my sewing machine for Christmas one of them is called an open toe walking foot, I have NO idea what it does or how to use it...would you be able to or do you already have a tutorial for using a walking foot??? I also got one called a side cutter.and a 1/4"one I Love my husband dearly and didn't quite have the nerve to say oh these are nice how do I use them...so I just said I loved them which I do I just wish I knew what to do with them. He knows that I want to learn how to quilt so maybe he knows that this is what I need. I guess I need to find a basic Learn to quilt book??? Love all of your quilts you do wonderful work. Very pretty colors on all of them. Sorry this is so long..<BR/>Blessings,Joann~JoAnn~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10145460534799468361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-80700393881244988182009-01-03T09:49:00.000-06:002009-01-03T09:49:00.000-06:00jasonsmum,i prewashed the quilt and the chenille b...jasonsmum,<BR/><BR/>i prewashed the quilt and the chenille before they were connected, because i was fairly certain that they wouldn't shrink at the same rate. i was afraid that the chenille wouldn't shrink as much as the quilt, and therefore it would be bagggy on the back. which would look really bad. does that make sense???<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48557453874012637362009-01-03T02:39:00.000-06:002009-01-03T02:39:00.000-06:00I just taught myself to knit in the past two years...I just taught myself to knit in the past two years... my second project was a pair of socks... I relied heavily on http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/ and www.knittinghelp.com.<BR/><BR/>I know you knit and (while trading is nice) I know you could make yourself some socks too!!!<BR/><BR/>If you need a stash of double pointed needles (DPN's) take a look on ebay, I was able to buy a set of 12 sizes for under $20 shipped. Having the various sizes was critical since achieving accurate gauge is important in a project like socks. :DSuzyQSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006823253226263605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-10854277350662183272009-01-02T19:18:00.000-06:002009-01-02T19:18:00.000-06:00Lovely quilt as usual! Is there a reason to wash i...Lovely quilt as usual! Is there a reason to wash it before applying the chenille and binding? Just curious as I want to make one of these for my baby girl too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-39823826520323522012009-01-02T13:15:00.000-06:002009-01-02T13:15:00.000-06:00I love the orange chenille. The quilt looks great....I love the orange chenille. The quilt looks great. I get it, I'm just not sure I understand why there is a backing AS WELL AS the chenille...Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125636955774765264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-74984582758741525532009-01-01T23:21:00.000-06:002009-01-01T23:21:00.000-06:00Clever girl. Awesome quilt.~janeClever girl. Awesome quilt.<BR/>~janeJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07262241274160869845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18893072902029833112009-01-01T19:54:00.000-06:002009-01-01T19:54:00.000-06:00Great experiment! I've often thought that the che...Great experiment! I've often thought that the chenille would be too heavy to quilt but great for a backing . . . this works beautifully :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888904401955557320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-13006648870223642202009-01-01T16:37:00.000-06:002009-01-01T16:37:00.000-06:00That's so great! I just was trying to figure out ...That's so great! I just was trying to figure out how to do that exact same thing for a friend of mine who is having a baby after trying everything possible for 11 years. Thanks for posting this to take the guesswork out for me! Great quilt!Dawn Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033659619547972126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-66241445155006921992009-01-01T14:58:00.000-06:002009-01-01T14:58:00.000-06:00It looks great and is going to be SO soft and snug...It looks great and is going to be SO soft and snuggly!Aninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091917715539875575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12182775432805639472009-01-01T11:31:00.000-06:002009-01-01T11:31:00.000-06:00Looks great. I have worked with chenille to and I ...Looks great. I have worked with chenille to and I have quilted thru I had it as a back and also in some blocks and while it's messy it's totally doable and worth it since it gets nice and crinkly and soft. Glad your happy with the way yours came out too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22374798332108572262009-01-01T00:37:00.000-06:002009-01-01T00:37:00.000-06:00A lovely snuggly quilt for a little one!A lovely snuggly quilt for a little one!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-80738020839070091592008-12-31T21:52:00.000-06:002008-12-31T21:52:00.000-06:00Awesome job. I may try that for one of my new gra...Awesome job. I may try that for one of my new grands -- I've got two coming in late spring. That will make eight. I just love grands and making quilts for them:)<BR/><BR/>vail in msVailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443555367634851241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30583434980877847962008-12-31T21:47:00.000-06:002008-12-31T21:47:00.000-06:00really cute quilt. i've been wanting to work with ...really cute quilt. i've been wanting to work with chenille or minkee as a backing but i've been too scared. i guess the baby quilt is a great way to start. Happy new year!Mushyhedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579121359276464576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-9160861401030315232008-12-31T21:46:00.000-06:002008-12-31T21:46:00.000-06:00really cute quilt. i've been wanting to work with ...really cute quilt. i've been wanting to work with chenille or minkee as a backing but i've been too scared. i guess the baby quilt is a great way to start. Happy new year!Mushyhedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579121359276464576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43874369584725666392008-12-31T20:39:00.000-06:002008-12-31T20:39:00.000-06:00I did something similar to this last year for one ...I did something similar to this last year for one of my co-workers. I think that the dbl stitching around the perimiter is the key, at least that's what I think saved me. I love the orange. Can't wait to see your socks;) I'm looking forward to much inspiration from you, again this year, and thanks so much for all that you've given this year;)<BR/>Happy New Year!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652039255368367578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-20489734286204212182008-12-31T20:27:00.000-06:002008-12-31T20:27:00.000-06:00Love this idea!!Love this idea!!crazyquiltladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526218318065826751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1835576496190270072008-12-31T20:26:00.000-06:002008-12-31T20:26:00.000-06:00I have the same questions as commenter Lynn has. I...I have the same questions as commenter Lynn has. If you have the time can you clarify if the top was prequilted with batting and backing then you sewn on the chenille as a fourth layer? Your the bestest quilter in the world! Do you know that?! Happy New Year!LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353955432153587658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58636627328318452012008-12-31T20:12:00.000-06:002008-12-31T20:12:00.000-06:00The colors are so yummy! It looks great!The colors are so yummy! It looks great!Bonus Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335269908053692490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-9605026281530088572008-12-31T19:54:00.000-06:002008-12-31T19:54:00.000-06:00Clever! Love the effect.Wishing you a very Happy ...Clever! Love the effect.<BR/>Wishing you a very Happy New Year!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816016965260849057noreply@blogger.com