tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post7581396712532186309..comments2024-03-22T09:13:48.130-04:00Comments on The Silly BooDilly: Parcheesi Inspired Cross QuiltsVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-37687719307557091232012-09-12T14:00:45.180-04:002012-09-12T14:00:45.180-04:00i like the folk art cross. i can see it hanging in...i like the folk art cross. i can see it hanging in a church.Sherri ~ daintytimehttp://daintytime.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-64004367565044941632012-09-10T07:23:41.754-04:002012-09-10T07:23:41.754-04:00Ah this is just wonderful, loving the restfull col...Ah this is just wonderful, loving the restfull colours, and SO glad your daughter is settling xHoola Tallulahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329088395765574328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-46388608268542849692012-09-08T06:52:24.792-04:002012-09-08T06:52:24.792-04:00Love them!! Really!
glenLove them!! Really!<br />glenGlen QuiltSwissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663112676927847239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-30062134652682072152012-09-07T14:42:52.793-04:002012-09-07T14:42:52.793-04:00Thanks Patty and Candy. :)
Patty, So far no real ...Thanks Patty and Candy. :)<br /><br />Patty, So far no real trouble, although at times the thread can break, and I find that I have more trouble with free motion quilting when using 12wt. thread. I also sometimes get skipped stitches, (very aggravating) but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to why it happens. I also find that small projects work better, I am guessing because there is less pull and everything just glides better.<br /><br /> I usually stitch on my 1630 Bernina and for this quilt I used a top stitch 80/12 (Schmetz brand) as that is what I had on hand.<br /><br />Generally, for top stitching needles they say:<br />12/80 for light to medium weight woven fabrics<br />14/90 for medium weight woven fabrics<br />16/100 for heavy weight woven fabrics<br /><br />Hope that helps!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-57669056250616859532012-09-06T22:08:23.335-04:002012-09-06T22:08:23.335-04:00Indeed, those DO sort of look like Parcheesi! Fun!...Indeed, those DO sort of look like Parcheesi! Fun! My favorite parts are the tiny squares of light chartreuse in the second one! <br /><br />So glad to hear your daughter's adjusting well (and you as well!) Candied Fabricshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959758829749783921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-43714195177376817552012-09-06T12:08:28.402-04:002012-09-06T12:08:28.402-04:00Victoria, These are beautiful! The use of the str...Victoria, These are beautiful! The use of the striped fabric is stunning. I was suprised that you used 12wt. on the first one. I thought 12wt. would be too heavy of a thread to go thru a sewing machine. What size of needle did you use? I use a topstitch 16/100 for most of my machine quilting. And the facing binding - perfect choice. I use that method all the time on wall pieces.patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-20099280460228046662012-09-06T10:29:55.575-04:002012-09-06T10:29:55.575-04:00Thanks to each of you again, and to answer the que...Thanks to each of you again, and to answer the questions... <br /><br />Ольга Т, I used a 12 wt. cotton thread on No.1 and a 40 wt. cotton thread on No. 2. The stitch length for both was set to 3 on my machine.<br /><br />Blandina, Ha! I know you are kidding, but for the record not only aren't you a bad Mom, I'd say you are a really healthy and well adjusted Mom! <br /><br />Linda, I use a low loft, (thin) cotton batting. :) Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-1286574858554999082012-09-06T04:02:57.767-04:002012-09-06T04:02:57.767-04:00I love the textural quality of your quilts and thi...I love the textural quality of your quilts and this is no exception, what wadding (UK>US=Batting)do you use/Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-82151292552279380882012-09-06T02:27:45.545-04:002012-09-06T02:27:45.545-04:00They are unusual, and very beautiful.
By the way, ...They are unusual, and very beautiful.<br />By the way, my last is going to college next week...and I do not foresee the 'empy nest' syndrom...am I a bad Mom?!?blandina https://www.blogger.com/profile/00116066798221969471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-65559672996645439772012-09-06T01:27:33.857-04:002012-09-06T01:27:33.857-04:00Люблю геометрические квилты. Приятные цветовые отт...Люблю геометрические квилты. Приятные цветовые оттенки, неяркие и гармоничные. Интересно, стежка какими нитками по толщине?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869515988892663555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-6050712751905526442012-09-05T23:24:51.646-04:002012-09-05T23:24:51.646-04:00I love this piece, especially the choice of fabric...I love this piece, especially the choice of fabric for the border. I can't imagine how life will be without my daughter at home. It's comforting to know we will adjust, and that parental duty break would be nice!Kathrynhttp://www.kathrynclark.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-74534112706373167542012-09-05T21:33:31.027-04:002012-09-05T21:33:31.027-04:00Thanks to each of you.
Kim, I was being tricky! ...Thanks to each of you. <br /><br />Kim, I was being tricky! It only looks like I've quilted the binding! In actuality, the whole front of the quilt is patchwork, and what looks like binding is just part of the patchwork. Instead of using a traditional binding to finish the quilt, I did a facing finish, (where the binding is turned all the way to the backside). I have just only recently begun using this method, and I really enjoy it. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-39216348662200363642012-09-05T20:46:20.989-04:002012-09-05T20:46:20.989-04:00How lovely!
How did you quilt the bindings?
That r...How lovely!<br />How did you quilt the bindings?<br />That really adds such a nice touch.<br /><br />Nicely done!<br />Happy SewingKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-9685277497722719292012-09-05T20:02:04.581-04:002012-09-05T20:02:04.581-04:00Oh interesting palette Victoria, these look really...Oh interesting palette Victoria, these look really old but with your characteristic stitching. xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-28708503456607638202012-09-05T20:00:44.347-04:002012-09-05T20:00:44.347-04:00I've been watching your Pinterest and waiting ...I've been watching your Pinterest and waiting for this! <br /><br />Enjoy your new "me time"! I'm sure you will fill it wisely.Michelle Engel Bencskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16219482020450093441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-59886252398208257372012-09-05T18:36:21.723-04:002012-09-05T18:36:21.723-04:00Love these designs, and especially the quilting. ...Love these designs, and especially the quilting. Ritahttp://www.redpepperquilts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-65381995562086838052012-09-05T18:33:33.311-04:002012-09-05T18:33:33.311-04:00I love these! I love squares and the colors are gr...I love these! I love squares and the colors are great.Gail Baarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833256306047584176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5056845113261377115.post-1534879012747806332012-09-05T18:16:38.429-04:002012-09-05T18:16:38.429-04:00Wow! I'd never noticed how much vintage game ...Wow! I'd never noticed how much vintage game boards look like quilts. What a great source of inspiration.<br /><br />I'm so glad your empty nest adjustment is going well. I think when my time comes I'll feel a bit liberated as well, but we never know :)Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.com