tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post6840840309668153802..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: birch trees in progressAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-38062720009544299202014-11-07T10:50:10.153-06:002014-11-07T10:50:10.153-06:00Love the birch trees... I've been admiring pic...Love the birch trees... I've been admiring pics of it for a long time, well before I ever found your blog. As for whether I make the same thing more than once, it really depends on the pattern. Some are just so labour intensive that you never want to go down that road again! ☺ I started on an idea of doing a "redux" of some of the patterns I made early in my quilting career... thinking it would be fun to compare and contrast where I am 15 years later!Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657846734631422153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-50208189040016302932014-11-07T10:34:05.547-06:002014-11-07T10:34:05.547-06:00LOVE the brightness!LOVE the brightness!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259612193829433575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-83360535773515293342014-11-07T09:12:29.552-06:002014-11-07T09:12:29.552-06:0094 days without buying fabric? That is amazing sel...94 days without buying fabric? That is amazing self control. Congrats!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32833719228924048462014-11-07T09:01:30.341-06:002014-11-07T09:01:30.341-06:00There are a few I've done more than once, but ...There are a few I've done more than once, but I have to really love it. Your Birch pattern is so cute and such a great use of scraps. This type would be used more than once, since it's scrap friendly. Ones that require fat quarters to make them just so would really be a one and done kind of pattern.Jennie @ Porch Swing Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368860166335076955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-46907713718395937402014-11-07T06:02:30.446-06:002014-11-07T06:02:30.446-06:00I love this pattern, and can't wait to make on...I love this pattern, and can't wait to make one of my own! Yes, I do re-use patterns - with our quilt ministry, we tend to use several basic patterns as teaching tools, so we re-use them in that way. But I also sometimes find a truly great pattern (like your chevron quilt pattern) that I can't resist making over and over!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89274186723672201062014-11-06T18:32:12.430-06:002014-11-06T18:32:12.430-06:00WOW!! 94 days of no fabric purchasing! I am very i...WOW!! 94 days of no fabric purchasing! I am very impressed. I love how committed you are to using up the scraps of everything. I have "Sunday Morning Quilts" and have done the scrappy 2.5 inch one in a queen. Lots of seams, but so happy. I appreciate your blog and posts. Keep it up!cute 57https://www.blogger.com/profile/14304327923649863778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70169679733514713292014-11-06T09:59:00.110-06:002014-11-06T09:59:00.110-06:00Yes! I used the same patterns with two entirely di...Yes! I used the same patterns with two entirely different color schemes which made the quilts look completely different. If it works, it ain't broken, right? However, it gets boring after two especially if done right after each other. I am also on a fabric purchase fast because I have fabric from two years ago I haven't used. When I buy new fabric I feel even more behind. And, then again, the budget needs no more hits right now.Dondi Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079813926759606490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19422330454353465552014-11-06T07:25:43.349-06:002014-11-06T07:25:43.349-06:00I've been eyeing this pattern forever! I love ...I've been eyeing this pattern forever! I love how this looks! Christine @ 12,450miles https://www.blogger.com/profile/06593782429987800305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-53410802100900381302014-11-05T18:15:13.612-06:002014-11-05T18:15:13.612-06:00I have several 'go to' patterns that are e...I have several 'go to' patterns that are especially good to show off focus fabrics that I've used when I'm working with a theme. I also have a quick but nice small pattern that I use for alot of the charity quilts for the guild. It's Bonnie Hunters 'Streak Of Sunshine' and good use of some width of fabric leftovers. Often once I see a pattern made I then think "OH that would be good this other way too".Bennett and Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967361562768782448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33476024048119811532014-11-05T16:34:47.798-06:002014-11-05T16:34:47.798-06:00I always thought I was a one and done person, unti...I always thought I was a one and done person, until recently. Now I seem to be stuck on the same few patterns, but I love the different takes on the same pattern. :DBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330840622621245667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78454506227532549452014-11-05T14:33:51.343-06:002014-11-05T14:33:51.343-06:00I have made several patterns over and over, especi...I have made several patterns over and over, especially for baby quilts or t-shirt quilts. There have been a few I won't make again. Just not my style anymore or took too long! I have been trying to use up all my old ugly scaps and fabric by knitting them into rugs and table runners. Soon I will be ready to make some new patterns of quilts. Have been working on getting through the scraps for about a year, yes there were lots! Thank you so very much for your inspiration.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099967172390048494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-86624717409617868742014-11-05T14:29:16.623-06:002014-11-05T14:29:16.623-06:00I just adore this pattern and this little quilt!! ...I just adore this pattern and this little quilt!! I am thinking of using it as inspiration for a quilt about chickadees in our winter here in AK. Fun!! I am a new sewist, and have started getting away from using patterns and starting to move into improv, but really, I think that that can also be patterns! XX! LoriSewPsyched!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04286345452598767963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-36947129228131533092014-11-05T13:27:37.699-06:002014-11-05T13:27:37.699-06:00I love this idea. I am currently in a scrap frenzy...I love this idea. I am currently in a scrap frenzy so this is a good option. So far, I like "one and done" although I've had to repeat for pattern testing purposes and I rather just move on. LOLElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287324870474130323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-16402372595027821142014-11-05T13:27:32.951-06:002014-11-05T13:27:32.951-06:00i think i have 3 3-D bowtie quilts. i got stuck on...i think i have 3 3-D bowtie quilts. i got stuck on that pattern when i was still hand piecing and quilting. now i am more of a one and done kind of quilter. SOO many patterns and SOOO little time. keep up the fast!margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153245799273793721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-9480107544246634752014-11-05T12:53:53.290-06:002014-11-05T12:53:53.290-06:00I've repeated a few times, but usually if do, ...I've repeated a few times, but usually if do, I'll change it just a little. I really like your birches pattern and hope to make it sometime...JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-87524574886448386612014-11-05T09:59:20.150-06:002014-11-05T09:59:20.150-06:00Good for you on your fabric fast. I broke down yes...Good for you on your fabric fast. I broke down yesterday with not one but two big orders. Ouch! But I can't wait for those packages to arrive. Anne / Springleaf Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114887911414187175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89764338358809336972014-11-05T08:11:07.431-06:002014-11-05T08:11:07.431-06:00I haven't repeated yet, although sometimes I t...I haven't repeated yet, although sometimes I think I want to, maybe with slight changes in color or something. That's why I like the idea of making a pattern so others can make it for me, with their own twists...but this one is so special, it's worth a repeat - love it!the zen quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109269989556411207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18624476468901542962014-11-05T08:06:08.809-06:002014-11-05T08:06:08.809-06:00I never use a pattern. I do get inspiration from s...I never use a pattern. I do get inspiration from seeing other people's quilts, but I just start with a piece of fabric that I like and start. Sometimes it comes out with the design I had in mind and other times I design it along the way. This really works best for me. I just get bogged down using a pattern.Quilt Fabric Pizazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056477946755729680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47821681011156137142014-11-05T08:05:55.012-06:002014-11-05T08:05:55.012-06:00I love repeating a pattern if its one I truly had ...I love repeating a pattern if its one I truly had fun making. I do not like repeating the with the same fabrics and colours though...life is much too short and the sewing bucket list is soooo long to repeat too many of the same.<br />Please do explain how you have improved since making your last Birch Trees.<br />Melissamlisshoustonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803021597743520597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-8385309649336339522014-11-05T07:26:59.725-06:002014-11-05T07:26:59.725-06:00Amanda, I'm a One and done mostly.
However w/y...Amanda, I'm a One and done mostly.<br />However w/your Bright Birch Tree's pattern I'm addicted! I've made 6 pillows using this pattern.<br />Planning the background colors so a Quilt is next. <br />Go for 100 days! I'm not buying either until I can see the middle of a storage bin where I keep my fabrics:)<br />bluestarof2@yahoo.comDiane Beavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005331045945636458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-52705427659383430452014-11-05T06:27:55.744-06:002014-11-05T06:27:55.744-06:00For the most part I don't make the same patter...For the most part I don't make the same pattern twice, but I have done the same table runner more than once for gifts. However, with different fabrics. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301843201443940898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30919426613305979772014-11-05T06:24:23.524-06:002014-11-05T06:24:23.524-06:00certainly teen weeny scraps used here. well done ...certainly teen weeny scraps used here. well done not buying any fabric for so long margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-41993101873336573192014-11-05T06:11:52.192-06:002014-11-05T06:11:52.192-06:00Being a beginner quilter, I've repeated a patt...Being a beginner quilter, I've repeated a pattern a few times, because I was thrilled with the results. They were all gifts so I guess I felt it was okay to the same pattern, as it gave me more confidence at that stage in my piecing skills. I love your birches pattern!Cindy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07393548207801751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-88254952983697190472014-11-05T05:42:08.253-06:002014-11-05T05:42:08.253-06:00Love this pattern and it is on my to do list to us...Love this pattern and it is on my to do list to use up all (?most ?some) of my scraps! I usually only make a pattern once - so much inspiration out there! Although I will admit I am fascinated by makers who do serial quilts of the same pattern, how each new take is different than the last.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138530179317548273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58177138490762982552014-11-05T05:37:08.744-06:002014-11-05T05:37:08.744-06:00Love the colours in this. I never repeat a pattern...Love the colours in this. I never repeat a pattern - there's too many on my list to make one twice! That said I will be repeating my Hexie Melody quilt so I have one for myself! Penniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515501978504394146noreply@blogger.com