tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.comments2022-10-26T08:40:16.470-04:00Upstate NY CreationsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07402600753591681496noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-40111727171848431272016-12-02T06:22:10.193-05:002016-12-02T06:22:10.193-05:00Lovely 4 patches..you'll get them done I'm...Lovely 4 patches..you'll get them done I'm sure. I'm disabled & home all day so I get more time at my machine. But there are also many retirees participating.Feathers in my Nest https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135543709121544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-58530184002061085802016-12-01T14:12:37.235-05:002016-12-01T14:12:37.235-05:00Wouldn't it be nice if the bobbins could last ...Wouldn't it be nice if the bobbins could last as long as a large cone? Looking forward to watching your En Provence come together. I'm hoping to start cutting for my 4 patches sometime within the next week. This will be my first mystery quilt and my first Bonnie Hunter quilt.Podunk Prettieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703561153249594430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-58738152321568113662016-07-30T13:05:51.393-04:002016-07-30T13:05:51.393-04:00How neat to make it a family event- you and your s...How neat to make it a family event- you and your sisters sure look a bit a likeKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-71484027191919706862016-07-26T19:38:18.425-04:002016-07-26T19:38:18.425-04:00I thought you must have quit blogging! Nice to see...I thought you must have quit blogging! Nice to see you back - understand totally not wanting to be in the house when you are cooped up in an office all day - enjoy your summer! It will be gone before you know itKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-9829215135101955962016-02-23T12:38:50.318-05:002016-02-23T12:38:50.318-05:00I typically do one or two blocks at a time initial...I typically do one or two blocks at a time initially to make sure the block turns out the way I want it to. Once I'm sure I have the process down, then I'll do it like an assembly line.<br /><br />I did break it up into chunks a little bit. Since there were 48 blocks, I worked on them in sets of 12 to make my math nice and even (my OCD side). Plus, then I had something to show for the end of my efforts... not just a bunch of half-pieced blocks, but at least some that were completely done. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402600753591681496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-68734216876210840312016-02-20T08:26:23.790-05:002016-02-20T08:26:23.790-05:00Sarah, do you sew a block at a time, from start to...Sarah, do you sew a block at a time, from start to finish as pictured here or do you do a bunch of the first seams, make all of the first cuts then move on to the next seam. <br /><br />I would think that you make a few initial full blocks to make sure everything is working as it should, but then how does it progress?<br /><br />Not that speed is your ultimate goal I just find that I tend to break things down into batches of steps. I guess I have an assembly line mind?<br /><br />I love seeing your tutorials!YarnKettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263040219104409447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-58441478703929128672016-01-11T17:39:38.548-05:002016-01-11T17:39:38.548-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.YarnKettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263040219104409447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-73687079240327133282016-01-11T17:39:31.038-05:002016-01-11T17:39:31.038-05:00I was wondering how this turned out for you. Sad t...I was wondering how this turned out for you. Sad to see it is still going on. It is just so nice that the guy sold that filter, guess he should bring and exact duplicate for it when he comes to pick it up. YarnKettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263040219104409447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-63312542210209704602015-12-29T23:08:15.114-05:002015-12-29T23:08:15.114-05:00That is utterly beautiful! What a wonderful finish...That is utterly beautiful! What a wonderful finished project!AdrieneJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05800738706307931702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-49994175140889851272015-12-15T16:05:03.034-05:002015-12-15T16:05:03.034-05:00that doesn't sound too great! a lot of work fo...that doesn't sound too great! a lot of work for you hopefully your water will be ok. I guess it is the hazards of a water well - we just had well water when we moved here and had to have a filter that a company came out and replaced monthly - it was clean and tasted ok but the laundry didn't come out very well and the bathtub became orange from the minerals - was so glad when the country put in a water system and have been happy with it.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-61600665937166111762015-12-08T17:37:57.465-05:002015-12-08T17:37:57.465-05:00Oh I thought the quilting looked nice while it was...Oh I thought the quilting looked nice while it was still on the machine, but once you washed it and crinkles appeared. It is just beautiful.<br /><br />You do such lovely work! I really like how all the elements melded into a great quilt on this one.YarnKettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263040219104409447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-37263871972815238152015-12-08T16:23:32.806-05:002015-12-08T16:23:32.806-05:00I used that same polka dot for the backing on one ...I used that same polka dot for the backing on one of my quilts and loved it and I still have a little bit left to use in something else. Very nice quilt I always love the texture that comes from washing and drying a quilt.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-28795181245995181832015-10-19T13:13:43.866-04:002015-10-19T13:13:43.866-04:00I like getting all the pieces cut for a quilt some...I like getting all the pieces cut for a quilt sometimes too and stacking them up nice and neat so I know where every thing is.<br />When it gets chilly here the heat comes on - I do not care what time of the year it is or how early in fall that happens - if the house goes below 68 the heat comes on and it has been on since we got home on Friday - our house is very shaded at this time of year and stays chilly from fall to mid-spring it seems.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-43291891748073542082015-10-02T22:08:57.857-04:002015-10-02T22:08:57.857-04:00love your quilt!! so cute. So nice that you can r...love your quilt!! so cute. So nice that you can run and winter will make it harder to keep at it I'm sure. I wonder if others have trouble with the treadmill too? I can not run due to problems with my hips and muscles but I do try to walk alot. I got a fitbit late last year and try to do my 10,000 steps but fail most of the time. i can not seem to walk on a treadmill for more than 30 - 40 minutes before my hips start to bother me - the doctor says he always advises his patients with my problems to use the treadmill and I'm the only one that can't seem to handle it! I hurt more with the treadmill then when I walk on a trail and in the winter it gets cold and I don't like to freeze! Nice to see you blogging again. Great on the weight loss and size going down I wish I could do that - I need more muscle.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-22461279754107182732015-08-24T13:07:05.954-04:002015-08-24T13:07:05.954-04:00aren't shows great!! I love looking at the bi...aren't shows great!! I love looking at the big shows although I have only been to Paducah about 4 times now over the years - I wish I could go every year to look. (lucky for me Paducah is a 6 hour drive)Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-30790404054046095322015-07-09T20:51:07.456-04:002015-07-09T20:51:07.456-04:00Wow, that is all I can say.
That quilt is beautif...Wow, that is all I can say. <br />That quilt is beautiful!YarnKettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263040219104409447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-79138433105004290882015-07-09T09:35:33.880-04:002015-07-09T09:35:33.880-04:00such a nice letter from the client. I too think y...such a nice letter from the client. I too think you did a great job on that quilt and going around the embroidery was just right. The quilting doesn't take away from the work that the piecer did in making the top.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-64812141842011284492015-07-08T11:00:01.263-04:002015-07-08T11:00:01.263-04:00love your flowers. I have a fitbit flex also and l...love your flowers. I have a fitbit flex also and love it. I really pay attention to my exercise & diet more - I'm trying to loose about 7 pounds although most do not think I need to loose weight - I hide my stomach with the right shirts - no tight ones to show the bulge. I think at the age I am the extra weight just tends to go in the waist line and I would like to get rid of it. I have always been thin! that stomach weight really bothers me but I can't run so walking it must be.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-5118833038784743902015-06-01T23:05:32.866-04:002015-06-01T23:05:32.866-04:00love your flowers and the garden ornaments - I nee...love your flowers and the garden ornaments - I need to look for some more - I have a couple scattered around but thought I might get some bright colored ones to put in the veggie gardens to attract some bees.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-10821751102890213332015-04-20T15:37:49.701-04:002015-04-20T15:37:49.701-04:00I wish I was strong enough to split wood it does s...I wish I was strong enough to split wood it does sound like a good workout but I know my limitations. Don't you just love it when you spot greenery coming up after a long winter - my clematis are starting to bloom - you are not that far behind us.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-73294803081175681622015-04-10T08:26:15.240-04:002015-04-10T08:26:15.240-04:00Your quilting is beautiful, but that piano took my...Your quilting is beautiful, but that piano took my breath away.Podunk Prettieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703561153249594430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-64257365104057510542015-04-08T12:57:47.654-04:002015-04-08T12:57:47.654-04:00your piano looks fantastic - you should make a qui...your piano looks fantastic - you should make a quilt top for one end of it - I have seen crazy quilts draped over when not in use :)<br />Hope all your snow melts soon now that it is AprilKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-87678644156624332692015-03-25T14:38:29.649-04:002015-03-25T14:38:29.649-04:00I would hate to have your job of reviewing people....I would hate to have your job of reviewing people. Hope you have time to relax soon and enjoy that piano!!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-81680534851341938222015-03-09T12:45:24.860-04:002015-03-09T12:45:24.860-04:00it has been well worth the effort!!it has been well worth the effort!!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201436701939810783.post-8020399764929732632015-03-06T12:39:27.218-05:002015-03-06T12:39:27.218-05:00you have really had the cold weather haven't y...you have really had the cold weather haven't you and here I complain when we have a week of cold weather and by that I usually mean it has been in the 28-36 degree range. I do remember one time when we lived in Idaho back in the 70's it was below zero for a whole month - crazy weather!! Spring will be here soon for you too!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com