tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post3893560810020977048..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: the last of the yearAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26648439274916469562008-11-23T07:13:00.000-06:002008-11-23T07:13:00.000-06:00was just leafing through a kaffe fassett book this...was just leafing through a kaffe fassett book this week and copied a few pages of it, he uses simple quarter sq triangles using striped fabric that really zing, and he mainly uses very simple, often one-patch patterns but lets the fabric to the work. i would think a simple rail fence or a floating 4-patch would do the trick.cityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34663991844371933072008-11-22T14:49:00.000-06:002008-11-22T14:49:00.000-06:00I had to make a quilt in 10 days /including the sh...I had to make a quilt in 10 days /including the shipping/. I though of something simple and come up with this after some sketches. It was fun! http://www.flickr.com/photos/89419320@N00/2888599566/<BR/><BR/>I think your fabric collection and this simple pattern will make it fun for you too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-14233791934143886642008-11-21T10:04:00.000-06:002008-11-21T10:04:00.000-06:00Wanty. I like that. That's been me for a couple ...Wanty. I like that. That's been me for a couple weeks now, for things that usually don't get to me, like leather boots and scarves. But beads I''m always wanty for. So I get you.sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-79120016741672553782008-11-21T09:18:00.000-06:002008-11-21T09:18:00.000-06:00What is that orange and white fabric in the top le...What is that orange and white fabric in the top left? I NEED it!Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-76106937802850260822008-11-21T09:06:00.000-06:002008-11-21T09:06:00.000-06:00cia's palette is such a great online store! The fa...cia's palette is such a great online store! The fabric that you got from her looks like popsicles :)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19806683875947155902008-11-20T21:59:00.000-06:002008-11-20T21:59:00.000-06:00I made this one for some friends' sons. It pieced ...I made this one for some friends' sons. It pieced super fast. It quilted fast too, since it was just straight lines.<BR/><BR/>http://casseroleblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/baby-blanket-finished.html<BR/><BR/>This had the added bonus of being a stash-burner. (i'm pointing you to my blog because I didn't follow any ready pattern. In fact, my 4-year-old daughter came up with the basic design.)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317150870888315110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57982334519604549422008-11-20T16:17:00.000-06:002008-11-20T16:17:00.000-06:00I love the blue ones!! And the orange! You have ...I love the blue ones!! And the orange! You have such a great eye for fabric! Miss you.Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334935209467935838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18882339931967267762008-11-20T16:01:00.000-06:002008-11-20T16:01:00.000-06:00What about a Roman Square? I know it is a traditio...What about a Roman Square? I know it is a traditional style, but those fabrics would make it fresh and new looking. I just finished the top for a doll quilt (thank you for the inspiration!) and even for a new-ish quilter, it was fast and oh-so-easy!The Fat Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749007638553751050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91274337594533972482008-11-20T15:34:00.000-06:002008-11-20T15:34:00.000-06:00When did this happen? Did you neglect to inform me...When did this happen? Did you neglect to inform me of your recent purchases?????lerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915229045413130688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-61952118868093917932008-11-20T10:04:00.000-06:002008-11-20T10:04:00.000-06:00Wow, so many great ideas for quilts! I look forwar...Wow, so many great ideas for quilts! I look forward to seeing what you choose. Great fabrics,too!I am Arizona; a person, not a place.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18162117959024394009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-17251596994750135872008-11-20T09:15:00.000-06:002008-11-20T09:15:00.000-06:00Such lovliness! I likeordering from Fabric Shack,...Such lovliness! I likeordering from Fabric Shack, though it's been a while. I just did some damage on etsy, so I need to stay away.bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098266291379326565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-728840824576111832008-11-20T08:31:00.000-06:002008-11-20T08:31:00.000-06:00Loving all your fabric picks. They are just yummy!...Loving all your fabric picks. They are just yummy!!<BR/><BR/>A quick one and only requires 6 fat quarters is Yellow Brick Road by Terry Atkinson.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515452957964923679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12511043275399335442008-11-20T08:23:00.000-06:002008-11-20T08:23:00.000-06:00Oh my gish, if you are drawing a blank, there is n...Oh my gish, if you are drawing a blank, there is no help for the rest of us...<BR/><BR/>Chinese coins, sashed squares, that rectangle pattern that is on Amy Butler's website...The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-3013857613300283362008-11-20T08:19:00.000-06:002008-11-20T08:19:00.000-06:00I think any quilt you do will be beautiful and lov...I think any quilt you do will be beautiful and loved. I love all your new fabrics. So pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-62000977510278668852008-11-20T07:49:00.000-06:002008-11-20T07:49:00.000-06:00Bento Box is easy and you can choose to make as ma...Bento Box is easy and you can choose to make as many "boxes" as you like around the center square to add interest and variety to the quilt. Have fun! :o)Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424722555542636294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75343472535352764902008-11-20T06:53:00.000-06:002008-11-20T06:53:00.000-06:00I think the important thing is to remember that as...I think the important thing is to remember that as sewers and quilters, we often think "Well, it only took me a day / a weekend / 10 hours to make, so people will think I"m being stingy giving this to them / auctioning it off instead of doing something more complicated." But I've found that the reality is that non-quilters find any hand made quilt -- even the most simple one - kind of magical. So get some pre-cut something, or cut some strips or squares and throw it together. Non-quilters will still think its beautiful.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293324718529774171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34446398500955593872008-11-20T02:22:00.000-06:002008-11-20T02:22:00.000-06:00Check out Blue Meadow Designs blog they, in recent...Check out Blue Meadow Designs blog they, in recent months, have shown photos of 100 of their favourite quilts - lots of those are based on large fabric pieces with large basic applique enhancement and simple stripped pieced backs - stunning and ideal for a childs quilt - a likely seller - especially at this time of yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-92110355265792410872008-11-20T00:50:00.000-06:002008-11-20T00:50:00.000-06:00My whirlygiggle pieces (the individual pieces incl...My whirlygiggle pieces (the individual pieces including the 1/4 seam allowance) are 5 3/4 wide, 2 3/4 on one side, and 3 3/4 on the other. I hope this makes sense.Marie'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17020232043125662359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58741487620785392222008-11-20T00:32:00.000-06:002008-11-20T00:32:00.000-06:00It was too late to look through the comments. . . ...It was too late to look through the comments. . . what about one of those happy hour quilts. They are fun and quick - have fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888904401955557320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-87657987398169753762008-11-19T23:59:00.000-06:002008-11-19T23:59:00.000-06:00I'm with Thimbleanna and can't believe you actuall...I'm with Thimbleanna and can't believe you actually asked! However, you could just get some gorgeous fabric in the size you want and quilt it with crosshatching or something plain without doing any piecing!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-38446307419630935362008-11-19T23:15:00.000-06:002008-11-19T23:15:00.000-06:00Gorgeous stash enhancers!What about another Bento ...Gorgeous stash enhancers!<BR/><BR/>What about another Bento Box quilt? That's a quick pattern.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576487047505755889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-25096331537368348382008-11-19T23:06:00.000-06:002008-11-19T23:06:00.000-06:00Mmmmm. Wonderful fabrics :) I think you should do ...Mmmmm. Wonderful fabrics :) <BR/>I think you should do a charmquilt using 5" or 6" squares...Tinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781338320900774192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-56260428554407108532008-11-19T22:53:00.000-06:002008-11-19T22:53:00.000-06:00Love your new fabric stash additions. I just boug...Love your new fabric stash additions. I just bought a little stash of Sandi Henderson's Farmers Market myself, couldn't resist. Isn't it wonderful?Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176253777977885693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18485596367171541352008-11-19T22:26:00.000-06:002008-11-19T22:26:00.000-06:00First of all, the first several quilts that came t...First of all, the first several quilts that came to mind were all made by you. So I thought some more. There is a simple design that I quite like (but don't know the name of). You take a square and four rectangles, then spin partial seams off the center square. It is very simple, but striking. Often the center square is uniform, while the rectangles are random. Using larger pieces it would go faster. For example, 1 @ 2 1/2" square and 4 @ 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 1 @ 3 1/2" and 4 @ 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". The other idea I have is called "Arkansas Crossroads", you may see some here... http://suzyqsparkle.blogspot.com/2008/01/crossroads-trips.html<BR/>actually, the book listed, "Quilts from the Heart" by Karin Renaud is full of great, simple, bright ideas for charity quilts. It's currently one of my favorite books!SuzyQSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006823253226263605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45849053666273763042008-11-19T22:16:00.000-06:002008-11-19T22:16:00.000-06:00how about a big block, flannel rag quilt? i love ...how about a big block, flannel rag quilt? i love snuggling with one in the winter months in front of the tv.sarah, rsmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535318926910632471noreply@blogger.com