tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post5309677421029493759..comments2023-10-18T04:11:14.894-07:00Comments on mamacjt: Busy, busy, busy!carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17801265907110578386noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-5874160603648081172011-03-06T13:04:15.227-08:002011-03-06T13:04:15.227-08:00I'd swap the large black squares for a square ...I'd swap the large black squares for a square in square done all scrappy in the same colors in the spider web blocks. Keep the eyes focused on the great part of the quilt (and as many people already noted, the black is overpowering).<br />JMHO :-)Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615407180854374470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-13527323035770194792011-03-04T00:03:22.875-08:002011-03-04T00:03:22.875-08:00I quite like your quilt, but I would put an extra ...I quite like your quilt, but I would put an extra border made with all your colorful scraps and that will then put the white sashing in the background and bring color center stage.I hope you like it once it's quilted.Ned's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653533385930219097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-51814263048717364962011-02-25T12:17:46.535-08:002011-02-25T12:17:46.535-08:00Oh my goodness! How could you not like that quilt...Oh my goodness! How could you not like that quilt--I'm wiping up the drool over here! This just makes my eyes happy. Tell you what, I'll store it for you... ;)Shayla Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710155633524566853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-71500032870799823402011-02-24T06:27:09.473-08:002011-02-24T06:27:09.473-08:00I love the quilt if the focus is on the sashing an...I love the quilt if the focus is on the sashing and the black corner stones, that is what pops out. Love your blog!<br />Brenda C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-56315053043543805292011-02-23T20:35:50.198-08:002011-02-23T20:35:50.198-08:00I really like your quilt top!!!!! Makes me want t...I really like your quilt top!!!!! Makes me want to make one too. Hold your judgement until after it's quilted...quilting sure makes it look different! (if you still don't like it I could take it off your hands!! LOL)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660837495206045837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-65936350080604625272011-02-23T14:08:41.920-08:002011-02-23T14:08:41.920-08:00New to quilting so am looking for blogs for inspir...New to quilting so am looking for blogs for inspiration! And WOW this is very beautiful! I'd go with maybe a different bright colored solid button on each black square.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820533872471786162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-14862660400997075892011-02-23T09:42:00.150-08:002011-02-23T09:42:00.150-08:00Yes it does seem that everyone has an opinion and ...Yes it does seem that everyone has an opinion and of course mind is usually the minority one but I like the sashing and the black cornerstone. Now if this was my quilt (and boy do I wish it was) I quilt it in a bright variegated thread in an all over pattern and the quiting will just pop in those white and black areas - IMHO. <br /><br />Your pins are too stinking cute - lately I'm on a pincushion kick and I'd love to have some sweet pins like these to adorn them. <br /><br />Happy stitching-carol funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602159377334420359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-46793125935347006242011-02-22T17:03:57.116-08:002011-02-22T17:03:57.116-08:00I think that everyone else has expressed their opi...I think that everyone else has expressed their opinion on your sashing dilemma & I'm quite connfident that you will work this out as only you can.<br /><br />I LOVE the pins!! Your talent is really shining through with those cuties. What eye candy!!!<br /><br />KimQuilting Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705092296629069956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-25745692630186504292011-02-22T15:31:03.052-08:002011-02-22T15:31:03.052-08:00interesting, i seem to disagree with the general f...interesting, i seem to disagree with the general flow of comments (interesting, tho NOT surprising).<br />I kinda like the white sashing and black squares. It gives the eye a rest from the gloriously bright colors of the pinwheels. But, whadda, I know? nada....<br /><br />and the pins?! oh YEAH.... i would love to buy a couple....ok, MORE than, a couple.... 5 or 10? (no, sincerely!)<br /><br />hugZ,<br />annie<br />rubyslipperz106.blogspotrubyslipperz1052https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051674684950416256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-83514142194400702872011-02-22T15:29:31.567-08:002011-02-22T15:29:31.567-08:00I'm with the others on how the white and black...I'm with the others on how the white and black are overwhelming the fabulous piecing, but I know you can quilt those parts fabulously and the whole thing will sing.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029115839076216849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-68554537416874088702011-02-22T14:46:09.785-08:002011-02-22T14:46:09.785-08:00I adore the blocks, but like most of the other com...I adore the blocks, but like most of the other commenters the black is too overwhelming for me...I'm sure you'll figure it out. it's hard to take things apart. i want those beautiful blocks to be the stars. i think i'd take out the black. good luck finding a solution!jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-82505108639252887922011-02-22T14:33:22.469-08:002011-02-22T14:33:22.469-08:00Maybe you could tone down the black suares by appl...Maybe you could tone down the black suares by appliquing a spot of color on them.Chinaberry Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827605422663011978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-70165554691128026872011-02-22T09:44:11.276-08:002011-02-22T09:44:11.276-08:00Just wondering if you know someone who is going to...Just wondering if you know someone who is going to graduate or get married. It looks like a perfect quilt for writing messages in those perfect white canvas strips...,i.e...Hope your wedding is as full of color as this beautiful quilt and may it bring you warmth and glad tidings!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514785446463505502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-36690586147446947452011-02-22T08:30:53.034-08:002011-02-22T08:30:53.034-08:00Quilt the sashing with a bold, bright variegated t...Quilt the sashing with a bold, bright variegated thread maybe diagonally or zigzagging across. I think it will be great.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784162298977761485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-21872873824307602122011-02-22T08:27:19.781-08:002011-02-22T08:27:19.781-08:00I would VERY much like a pin topper of my own!
Als...I would VERY much like a pin topper of my own!<br />Also, will you share where you got your great personalized labels that I see attached to your pin cushions?Yumm yumz by patticakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531646272993572080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-55375639662775695282011-02-22T06:03:25.033-08:002011-02-22T06:03:25.033-08:00Love those pins! Absolutely darling. Etsy???Love those pins! Absolutely darling. Etsy???Terrie Sandelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059022710352529519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-88531901511096232982011-02-22T05:54:47.398-08:002011-02-22T05:54:47.398-08:00This is great stuff! Your quilt is wonderful but I...This is great stuff! Your quilt is wonderful but I agree that the sashing and black cornerstones distract from the beauty. Love, love, love the pincushions and your pins tops are gorgeous!pinsandneedleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999203293941919270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-14281052064968335472011-02-22T04:26:46.417-08:002011-02-22T04:26:46.417-08:00I think I would narrow that sashing too and I am n...I think I would narrow that sashing too and I am not overly fond of the black either but maybe if it was smaller it might not be so over powering , I love the blocks though, just awesome !Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354033852499807242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-77628561489498993322011-02-21T22:42:13.361-08:002011-02-21T22:42:13.361-08:00IMHO, I feel the black squares are not quite gelli...IMHO, I feel the black squares are not quite gelling with the rest of the quilt. Maybe plain sashing without the black might have made a more pleasing result?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-28630792527061432842011-02-21T19:47:38.059-08:002011-02-21T19:47:38.059-08:00It kind of reminds me of a kaleidascope. I feel th...It kind of reminds me of a kaleidascope. I feel that it needs more color on the sashings. Besides that I find it a very delightful quilt. Bright and Cheery.Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762043540642358026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-53552705065186807812011-02-21T19:46:49.071-08:002011-02-21T19:46:49.071-08:00I have to say I like it like it is... the sashing ...I have to say I like it like it is... the sashing and black blocks adds depth to the blaocks because they look like a optical illusion.<br />Love those pins too!!! and who wouldn't like those great pin cushions!Cossetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494483317460897504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-70631547540589883932011-02-21T19:38:27.418-08:002011-02-21T19:38:27.418-08:00Awesome job on all your projects! I truly love th...Awesome job on all your projects! I truly love the colors in the quilt.<br /><br />Have a great week. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378322375866924741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-40563134988743580872011-02-21T17:56:45.697-08:002011-02-21T17:56:45.697-08:00You are a new blog for me and I'm loving it! ...You are a new blog for me and I'm loving it! You create such fun and happy pieces. <br /><br />The quilt is gorgeous....I love the scrappy blocks. Your gut is right about the sashing & black...I'd change it now before you get it quilted cuz who wants to pick out quilting stitches? Ugh.<br /><br />Good work on the straight pins.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00874545963822374027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-37942847142864126072011-02-21T17:14:48.962-08:002011-02-21T17:14:48.962-08:00Quilt it with a bright muilticolor thread like sta...Quilt it with a bright muilticolor thread like star 'gum balls' and put flowers in the black squares and butterflies and leaves in the sashings<br />Just a suggestion.<br /><br />Mary Annmatate10https://www.blogger.com/profile/00380725297151618120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685326246628637667.post-73766416302841243402011-02-21T17:14:47.316-08:002011-02-21T17:14:47.316-08:00Quilt it with a bright muilticolor thread like sta...Quilt it with a bright muilticolor thread like star 'gum balls' and put flowers in the black squares and butterflies and leaves in the sashings<br />Just a suggestion.<br /><br />Mary Annmatate10https://www.blogger.com/profile/00380725297151618120noreply@blogger.com