tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post6595964274772903426..comments2024-03-27T23:05:08.134-06:00Comments on rogue quilter: Robots Welcome!Janet O.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-39486535587223286342012-03-01T20:16:07.686-07:002012-03-01T20:16:07.686-07:00I love how you quilted your pink lemonade quilt! T...I love how you quilted your pink lemonade quilt! The quilting really adds to the design.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-47257097715964624442012-02-29T14:09:00.621-07:002012-02-29T14:09:00.621-07:00I love the sawtooth edge border on the stars quilt...I love the sawtooth edge border on the stars quilt! And it is such fun to see you playing nicely with your new sweet sixteen. The clamshells look wonderful and I tried to spot the wonky ones without success. You have been so very busy! Good work! Oh yes, thank you so very much for not making me stare at mis-shapen letters all jammed together trying to decipher them!Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-90965195438381301552012-02-27T15:49:05.784-07:002012-02-27T15:49:05.784-07:00If you have the patience, I'd vote for going w...If you have the patience, I'd vote for going with the little HST on the left. But the right looks fine too.<br /><br />I'm considering getting a couple Handi Quilter quilting templates. None yet. But I have to sit myself down and practice a lot first. It's been a while since I've quilted with mine. Do you own more than the clamshell? (which looks great on the quilt, BTW).Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-69063867505443841122012-02-26T17:05:19.865-07:002012-02-26T17:05:19.865-07:00I'm glad robots are welcome because I feel lik...I'm glad robots are welcome because I feel like one most days!!<br />You are truly one frugal quilter...not one wasted hst. You already made a table topper with some of your bonus hst from RMC. It is a beauty and the new ruler looks like a very clever idea. Only a true country girl would name her quilt "Flies in the Mustard". The clamshells are a perfect quilting choice. I will be watching for the border book, you make it sound like a very worthwhile investment. Fun mail you received this week!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309575284788585441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-46820649928777265872012-02-26T14:19:12.098-07:002012-02-26T14:19:12.098-07:00What a fun post -
I like the HST's on the left...What a fun post -<br />I like the HST's on the left - worth the trimming.<br />Lucky you having mail from generous quilters ;-)<br />Great machine quilting - fun to see you enjoying the new 'toy'<br />Thank you for sharing!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-1171573268992156052012-02-26T09:10:28.376-07:002012-02-26T09:10:28.376-07:00I was just reading about that ruler this morning a...I was just reading about that ruler this morning and Marcie of Patchalot this morning!! Looks interesting.<br />I made the Smoky Mtn quilt and loved it. Bonnie's directions are top notch!!<br />Randy is very generous. Love the big stack of fabs!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-47979571181003620522012-02-25T21:24:27.629-07:002012-02-25T21:24:27.629-07:00I love the HST border - a slight preference for th...I love the HST border - a slight preference for the one on the left. I would probably be lazy and not trim the HSTs. I might add extra width to the red border and trim the entire quilt up at that point. I know I'd probably chop off some points, but I'm okay with that.<br />LOVE the clamshell quilting. I might steal that idea for my pink lemonade. Flies in the Mustard - you are good at naming quilts!<br />Lucky you with the gifted fabric!<br />So many good books to choose from!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-51684109245045062592012-02-25T21:02:21.857-07:002012-02-25T21:02:21.857-07:00WOW! I can't believe there's a ruler out t...WOW! I can't believe there's a ruler out there I haven't bought yet!! You'll have to let me know how you like it! And i hope you have great fun with those Christmas fabrics...Thanks for taking them off my hands! I now have one empty drawer in one of my plastic drawer rolly-thingies.Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-1637833982623229932012-02-25T18:47:31.627-07:002012-02-25T18:47:31.627-07:00You MUST use the little HSTs - it take the quilt f...You MUST use the little HSTs - it take the quilt from a "nice quilt" to "extraordinary"!!!Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-82689524480982075702012-02-25T17:15:29.005-07:002012-02-25T17:15:29.005-07:00Love your Rocky Mountain Christmas quilt - love th...Love your Rocky Mountain Christmas quilt - love the colors you chose!Salliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595920651501562113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-56827739240599916942012-02-25T15:14:43.639-07:002012-02-25T15:14:43.639-07:00Your star quilt is darling.
I just got Judy'...Your star quilt is darling. <br /><br />I just got Judy's book today. Good ideas in it.Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-90706832004828328802012-02-25T13:59:53.955-07:002012-02-25T13:59:53.955-07:00You are most popular!!! Love the pink lemonade/cla...You are most popular!!! Love the pink lemonade/clam shell!! Okay, Okay, I AM going to learn to machine quilt - I'll start with some small ones!! The book looks interesting - might check it out through the library. Looking forward to see what you do with it!! The Christmas fabrics are wonderful - I see you will have plenty for a while!! I do like the angel/harp/music piece - very interesting and love the colors! You don't "owe" me for the shirt! It was in my scrap bag and I just thought of you! Now to my all time FAVORITE!! The Rocky Mountain Stars!!!! Beautiful!!! Personally, I like the treatment on the right - looks like 'mountains' and what better thing for your quilt!!! <br /><br />Always enjoy your posts!! Have a great rest of the weekend!!<br /><br />BlessingsDonienehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756224977419687996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-43664886016749810802012-02-25T11:41:14.664-07:002012-02-25T11:41:14.664-07:00I think using the HSTs is a natural choice with th...I think using the HSTs is a natural choice with this quilt. They belong in it anyway as far as the colour combinations are concerned.<br /><br />I know how annoying the wobbles are when trying to trim the HSTs. I've sometimes looked at those special rulers, but like you, I haven't bothered with them because of the cost. So I almost always press diagonal seams open - that reduces the wobbles a lot as well. And since the quilting I use will be overall, or continuous curve, the open seam won't be an issue later on.<br /><br />Another thing I do to deal with the tedium of trimming hundreds of tiny blocks is to save the task for when I get together with my quilt group. It's a mindless job that is made bearable by the wonderful conversation (and food and drink). Before you know it, three hours and a couple of hundred triangles have gone by :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171827980564886014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-88067929283485617702012-02-25T10:20:00.312-07:002012-02-25T10:20:00.312-07:00An interesting post Janet :-) Love your quilt - an...An interesting post Janet :-) Love your quilt - and I like the left hand side border too - if you have the gadget to help, I say go for it :-). Good to see you having fun with your new friend - the clamshells are perfect on the little quilt.Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-42391410618469272232012-02-25T10:01:25.884-07:002012-02-25T10:01:25.884-07:00Flies in the mustard, huh?! What a riot! I love th...Flies in the mustard, huh?! What a riot! I love that you can use templates with the new toy. I inquired about using them with my Bernina and was advised not to. boohoo. The clamshells look great and I always prefer a little imperfection in the quilting.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862692878882330794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-9315777328982099002012-02-25T08:39:23.737-07:002012-02-25T08:39:23.737-07:00Love your quilt - and I always like a pieced borde...Love your quilt - and I always like a pieced border - my pick is the layout on the left side. Great job on your clamshells as well! And looking forward to seeing more FW blocks with your great new fabrics!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-729632895041311992012-02-25T08:32:35.895-07:002012-02-25T08:32:35.895-07:00love your quilt & while it be a little time co...love your quilt & while it be a little time consuming, the added charm of the HST borders would be great! <br /><br />Your quilt names are so fun too!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-343683528617695752012-02-25T08:29:33.337-07:002012-02-25T08:29:33.337-07:00I'm thinking about making a pillow cover with ...I'm thinking about making a pillow cover with all my little HSTs... sounds like a lot of work to square up all those puppies... but you go right ahead. :)<br /><br />The clam shell quiling is gorgeous... so glad you're enjoying your new toy!<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendation for the book on pieced borders... I'll have to check it out!Impera Magnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889488057400766469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-89908307328967695652012-02-25T07:42:27.265-07:002012-02-25T07:42:27.265-07:00Minority view here: I do not think those HSTs add ...Minority view here: I do not think those HSTs add a THING to that great quilt; in fact, I think they detract from the wonderful center.Nancy Near Philadelphiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-4290592735387528582012-02-25T06:40:28.139-07:002012-02-25T06:40:28.139-07:00Rocky Mountain Christmas looks beautiful! You are...Rocky Mountain Christmas looks beautiful! You are very patient to consider working with the leftover HSTs. How generous of Randy to "dump" her Christmas fabrics on you - one quilter's trash is another quilter's treasure. Judy's border book is on my wish list to buy some day, too. I think you're too hard on yourself about your clamshell quilting - it looks great!pcflamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206688121231793996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-48958214618735517042012-02-25T06:21:33.395-07:002012-02-25T06:21:33.395-07:00I watched the Bloc-Loc video. Interesting. Then ...I watched the Bloc-Loc video. Interesting. Then I looked at the prices. They are a bit hard on the budget. I find that I don't use many quilting gadgets even though I have purchased a bunch. Keep us informed if you keep using it and think it is really worth the money.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-58257953653570769372012-02-25T06:17:58.218-07:002012-02-25T06:17:58.218-07:00Love your Rocky Mountain Stars...I'm definitel...Love your Rocky Mountain Stars...I'm definitely putting that on my "to-do" list. That little clamshell quilting is perfect for that mini too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112729673101477426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-60637790853836956212012-02-25T06:17:12.003-07:002012-02-25T06:17:12.003-07:00I like the HST border but know it is a pain to tri...I like the HST border but know it is a pain to trim up.<br />But hey, you got that new ruler and a new border book, so it's kind of "meant to be"!<br />Love that I don't have to prove I'm not a robot!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-44058864752498010312012-02-25T06:08:14.886-07:002012-02-25T06:08:14.886-07:00The stars look wonderful. I do love this pattern....The stars look wonderful. I do love this pattern. You have more patience than I do for squaring up those small one---they do look good on the quilt.Love your surprise packages, wonderful fabric to play with.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096999232383688886.post-61060256183755183092012-02-25T05:45:40.254-07:002012-02-25T05:45:40.254-07:00I love both quilts! The HSTs do look good in the ...I love both quilts! The HSTs do look good in the border, but it will look great even if you decide not to use them. I kind of sounds like you are going to use them though. Love the clamshells too and the name of your little quilt - flies in the mustard - too cute! I wonder if the clamshells template would work on a regular sewing machine. I might want to check that out.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.com