tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post1054810046404249056..comments2024-03-28T08:39:05.413-04:00Comments on joy for grace: Buckeye Beauty, A Small FinishNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-49207257001254144422022-09-02T22:55:04.884-04:002022-09-02T22:55:04.884-04:00Thank you, Karen. It feels cozy, too.Thank you, Karen. It feels cozy, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-32751051522147448982022-09-02T22:50:29.031-04:002022-09-02T22:50:29.031-04:00Thank you, Alycia. Most people don't think of...Thank you, Alycia. Most people don't think of red as soothing but it's my favorite color so I agree that for this quilt, the variety of reds looks soothing to me, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-19532807406160785122022-08-31T10:37:30.337-04:002022-08-31T10:37:30.337-04:00I love this one, very cozy, cute and inviting. I love this one, very cozy, cute and inviting. karenbbsnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186048835612639017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-91514606887158946902022-08-31T10:16:11.502-04:002022-08-31T10:16:11.502-04:00I really like it - the variety of reds just makes ...I really like it - the variety of reds just makes is a soothing quilt!!! Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-62058687152661606522022-08-30T01:21:05.714-04:002022-08-30T01:21:05.714-04:00Thank you, Joyful. This quilt definitely has vary...Thank you, Joyful. This quilt definitely has varying contrast!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-31805727157676939672022-08-29T23:41:01.687-04:002022-08-29T23:41:01.687-04:00Thank you for your kind words and thoughts about t...Thank you for your kind words and thoughts about this quilt, Bonnie. With so many reds it was hard to decide which red to use for the binding. I think the dark one works. The shirt was a thrift store find. My husband guards his shirts, especially if I've commented about the fabric. Haha. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-62263337666547597612022-08-29T22:42:24.264-04:002022-08-29T22:42:24.264-04:00Thank you, Prairie Patchwork Quilts. I've onl...Thank you, Prairie Patchwork Quilts. I've only ever hand quilted--wouldn't have a clue how to begin with machine quilting (and not really interested, anyway). I hope someone will love this quilt!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-69646133879396610542022-08-29T22:34:40.585-04:002022-08-29T22:34:40.585-04:00Thank you for your sweet comments, Kathleen. I...Thank you for your sweet comments, Kathleen. I'm thrilled to have one less quilt top!<br />Thank you, too, for hosting TGIFF. My finishes are few and far between so I don't get to link up often but am so pleased that TGIFF is available when I do finish a quilt.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-24354890759679436092022-08-29T22:25:20.412-04:002022-08-29T22:25:20.412-04:00Thank you so much, Vicki. I'm please to have ...Thank you so much, Vicki. I'm please to have one less quilt top waiting.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-21262615195857180142022-08-29T22:24:22.440-04:002022-08-29T22:24:22.440-04:00Thank you for your observations about this quilt, ...Thank you for your observations about this quilt, Gladi. I appreciate them. <br />I suppose big stitches with larger thread can be just as strong as finer stitches, so maybe that's a good way to go for a quilt that will be used a lot, such a quilts for a baby, toddler, or child. And time.... There's just never enough.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-10686952990814459472022-08-29T22:15:51.505-04:002022-08-29T22:15:51.505-04:00Thank you, Robin. It probably just takes my gett...Thank you, Robin. It probably just takes my getting used to the bigger thread. I did like that the quilting went more quickly. You've given me some things to notice and think about when comparing regular quilting thread to the bigger size.<br />I wish you had cooler temperatures, too! Our summer has been hot, but not as hot as yours. But then we often have higher humidity (I'm assuming, from what I hear about humidity in the western states) when makes it feel even hotter. It was in the mid-80s today but felt like 97 because of the humidity and dew point. <br />Ooh, it does get hot when the quilt has to lay in your lap! I've had that experience before. I love it in the winter but not in the summer.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-15679860942195905732022-08-29T22:01:55.023-04:002022-08-29T22:01:55.023-04:00Thank you, Pat. I'll have to take a look at A...Thank you, Pat. I'll have to take a look at Aurifil 12 wt. if I can find it. I wonder how it compares to the DMC 12. I've often wondered if really fine crochet cotton would work for hand quilting, if it's close in size to the DMC 12 (or Aurifil 12).Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-2896142125952797442022-08-29T21:59:09.616-04:002022-08-29T21:59:09.616-04:00Thank you, Melisa. I'm still trying to see th...Thank you, Melisa. I'm still trying to see the beauty that so many readers commented on, but I'll take your word for it and accept the compliment for now! You're welcome for the measurements.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-48040324800380453712022-08-29T21:57:05.400-04:002022-08-29T21:57:05.400-04:00Thank you, Anonymous!Thank you, Anonymous!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-56551430948885231132022-08-29T21:54:25.489-04:002022-08-29T21:54:25.489-04:00Thank you, Lizzy. I appreciate your kind words ab...Thank you, Lizzy. I appreciate your kind words about this quilt.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-55890717747121193932022-08-29T21:20:41.748-04:002022-08-29T21:20:41.748-04:00Thank you so much, Linda. I appreciate your obser...Thank you so much, Linda. I appreciate your observations about this quilt and how it's values/contrast work.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-42083425012741818082022-08-28T22:07:02.197-04:002022-08-28T22:07:02.197-04:00Very nice quilt. I like the darker binding a lot. ...Very nice quilt. I like the darker binding a lot. (Hum, do I have any shirts I'm willing to sacrifice to a quilt?) I enjoyed looking at your blocks through your eyes and commentary. I thought it had a lot of motion overall so wasn't even looking at the contrast. It's a beauty. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-16414411255150522552022-08-28T20:55:22.273-04:002022-08-28T20:55:22.273-04:00I love your quilt just as it is and wouldn't c...I love your quilt just as it is and wouldn't change a thing. I love that it is hand quilted. How very sweet of you to donate. I am sure it will be cherished.The Tea Lady's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813637655711555894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-69970446314686848512022-08-28T20:17:22.529-04:002022-08-28T20:17:22.529-04:00I love the way the lights and darks move across th...I love the way the lights and darks move across the quilt. Congratulations on finishing a UFO. Thanks, too, for linking up with TGIFF.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-38766473118443211422022-08-28T17:58:54.710-04:002022-08-28T17:58:54.710-04:00Pretty in pink, I really like this one. And congr...Pretty in pink, I really like this one. And congrats on finishing a UFO!Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-61502458467307987822022-08-28T06:16:04.104-04:002022-08-28T06:16:04.104-04:00I think your quilt came out really well! To my ey...I think your quilt came out really well! To my eye, your mix of values is just right and there’s no reason to feel you need to do better next time. I do agree with you that “big stitch” is not always the right choice for quilting - tough choices to make when time is so limited!gladiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650491174081825382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-78510791911845813282022-08-27T17:39:14.856-04:002022-08-27T17:39:14.856-04:00I think quilts with varying contrast are the most ...I think quilts with varying contrast are the most interesting. Lovely UFO finish!!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-23821039581782072272022-08-27T15:39:12.937-04:002022-08-27T15:39:12.937-04:00This turned out so sweet. I'm glad you've...This turned out so sweet. I'm glad you've been able to finish it up. I love using bigger thread so I can speed the quilting process along. It's less strenuous for my hand and fingers too. It feels like I can quilt longer at a time and the quilt gets done even faster. I wish we had some of your cooler temperatures. This summer has been hot-hot-hot. We had another 100 degree day this week and the humidity has been high all month. It's supposed to be up to 100 next Thursday. I've been quilting with my hand held hoop so I have the whole quilt on my lap while I stitch. That's been a new experience. I've got fans blowing all around me.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-28715952702651621182022-08-27T14:25:19.048-04:002022-08-27T14:25:19.048-04:00This is definitely a warm and cozy inviting quilt ...This is definitely a warm and cozy inviting quilt and will make some little heart very pleased. I haven't tried the DMC 12 wt thread but most of my quilts are hand quilted with Aurifil 12 wt which I love. It makes chunkier hand stitches than traditional quilting thread, but still small enough to not catch toes.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-27386949293809343582022-08-27T00:28:33.695-04:002022-08-27T00:28:33.695-04:00A delightful quilt Nancy. I love the differences ...A delightful quilt Nancy. I love the differences in value/contrast, keeps my eye dancing all over the quilt! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.com