tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post4444041065176558152..comments2022-08-15T08:33:55.309-04:00Comments on Let's Create Today: January ReviewLuann Fischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04888586396647824524noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-91603523158464658322016-02-02T10:37:08.699-05:002016-02-02T10:37:08.699-05:00Thanks for commenting when you've stopped by. ...Thanks for commenting when you've stopped by. <br />Monica, I hope you post a picture that I get to see of that denim quilt you're working on. <br />Heather, I've been playing with my GO cutter, and if I get the small hexie die I may make some 'hexie trails' over the seams that I need to open up, thus getting things to lay flat. My longarm quilter, ME, would kick me if its this distorted when trying to put it on the frame. <br />It's really ok, because I look at it with the the idea of, what design element can I add without overkill? It's going to be fine I'm sure. But I am getting to a spot where I want it to be flat, more than I want it done. And I want it DONE, yesterday! <br />I'm off to bless my house, then sew some seams-LuannLuann Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888586396647824524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-21330270468940088862016-02-02T09:46:18.767-05:002016-02-02T09:46:18.767-05:00Luann, yes, I'm Heather from TQS :) Long ago I...Luann, yes, I'm Heather from TQS :) Long ago I created this anonymous name on Blogger and now it always shows up that way. <br /><br />I have the same problem with designing my own, sometimes the measurements don't come out right; especially on something like the OBW where it's more kind of improv put together vs measured & cut. Still looks great, and I've no doubt you'll fix it right up! <br /><br />For machine applique, a little fusible works great. You can do glue stick, or fusible (Heat n Bond Lite works well) and then a simple zig zag around the edges (tight together like a satin stitch, or regular zig zag, depending on the look you want). Or you can use a stiletto or other tool, turn the edges under (glue those to the back with a little glue stick) and then you can straight stitch the applique on, without ending up with "raw edge" applique. The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090284449975514483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-38907590530504578342016-02-01T16:56:31.818-05:002016-02-01T16:56:31.818-05:00More great progress, Luann. The hexagon quilt is l...More great progress, Luann. The hexagon quilt is looking beautiful with all those soft colours. I'm currently working on a recycled jeans quilt, with the denim cut into rectangles of different lengths - very different from your hexagons.<br /><br />MonicaMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242088852964565802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-47434874898416235832016-02-01T11:41:29.443-05:002016-02-01T11:41:29.443-05:00Your comments really are encouraging.
Terry, I th...Your comments really are encouraging. <br />Terry, I think that the Santa quilt looked so awesome on top of my Poppyfields when I pinned the top to it at Christmas time. I would have given it some aqua if my stash had a plaid with Aqua, red, and deep green or black. But alas, not in my stash, and doubtful I'd find it, so I quilted it up. It's almost time to put it away for several months. I don't get snow here, so it's my 'winter scene'. <br />Reader, (Heather?) I really wanted to do several optional tumbling blocks, but I decided it was going to be too busy if I did. I may do some hexies or tumbling blocks about half the size the 'engage the borders', because,,,, if you look closely at the right hand side, those first 3 strips are NOT coming out to match the length of the rest of the quilt dimensions. I guess that's where a PATTERN would have been helpful! <br />LuAnn, I was named after my parents, Louis and Ann. I'm glad the didn't make it Louise Ann, because knowing my family I'd have been called Wheezy. I never get upset if people spell it incorrectly, except I have to be sure on legal docs it is done proper. <br />My OBW is coming together but as I mentioned, the columns on the lighter colored side, are not making me happy. I'm thinking of some very creative ways to fix this, and at the same time, practice a new technique-appliqué. Not my strong suit, as it will need to be done by machine, my fingers cramp up on me if I get into very much hand stitching. <br />I received my Accuquilt GO Cutter on Saturday, and I'm going to see if a friend might have some hexie dies for it, that I could borrow. I'll keep you all posted. <br />Thanks for stopping by. And leaving a comment sure makes my day brighter. <br />May God bless you each with exactly the color of cloth you wanted, the next time you look into your stash. - Luann<br />Luann Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888586396647824524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-57510668892872871182016-02-01T11:10:47.625-05:002016-02-01T11:10:47.625-05:00Hi Luann. I love your One Block Wonder and have ...Hi Luann. I love your One Block Wonder and have fabric to start one, too. The blocks you used to frame it really makes it pop. I'm curious. Who were you named after? I hardly find anyone with the same name that is spelled the same.LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805705253087258631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-70416241950418895662016-02-01T10:05:20.439-05:002016-02-01T10:05:20.439-05:00Gorgeous, Luann! I love the insert of some tumblin...Gorgeous, Luann! I love the insert of some tumbling blocks -- really pops the quilt into another level of awesome!<br /><br />On my horizon -- starting the real piecing on my son's graduation quilt. The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090284449975514483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129170031725082816.post-14820181714332358922016-01-31T15:41:54.434-05:002016-01-31T15:41:54.434-05:00Luann, your one block wonder is a WOW! I love the ...Luann, your one block wonder is a WOW! I love the addition of the tumbling blocks. You are amazing to tackle the project without instruction! Of your finishes, that Santa steals my heart. . .of course, it is ahem. . .RED! tee hee! Way to go "Wonder Woman!" --TerryTerryKnott.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com