Beautiful quilts on this site
07-17-2010, 01:26 AM
#22
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I csn honestly say that I have enjoyed looking at every quilt. I feel guilty sometimes that I don't comment on every one. It's just that i can't keep up with all the fantastic talent here. Keep them coming!!!!
07-17-2010, 09:03 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by KiwiQuilter
I was recently reflecting on some of the comments I have made to postings about peoples beautiful quilts, and I thought that my comments don't really convey what I feel.
When I look at your quit, I see the hours of work combining just the right fabric and patterns together to create in your mind a pleasing quilt (because that that stage we don't see the tangible output). I think of the hours of cutting, and sewing. The frustration when seams have to be ripped, and re-sewn. Then finally the flimsy. I understand the thoughts that you have to weigh up about borders - to border or not - if so what colors??? Then there's the quilting - what will enhance the pattern - bring to life or diminish certain areas - and the hours of work involved in the quilting. Finally the binding - another choice which needs careful thought and consideration.
And at the end of your hard labor all is say is "what a beautiful quilt - love it!". What I really mean is all of the above. It never ceases to amaze me what someone can conceive in their mind and create with their hands. Well done to you all :)
When I look at your quit, I see the hours of work combining just the right fabric and patterns together to create in your mind a pleasing quilt (because that that stage we don't see the tangible output). I think of the hours of cutting, and sewing. The frustration when seams have to be ripped, and re-sewn. Then finally the flimsy. I understand the thoughts that you have to weigh up about borders - to border or not - if so what colors??? Then there's the quilting - what will enhance the pattern - bring to life or diminish certain areas - and the hours of work involved in the quilting. Finally the binding - another choice which needs careful thought and consideration.
And at the end of your hard labor all is say is "what a beautiful quilt - love it!". What I really mean is all of the above. It never ceases to amaze me what someone can conceive in their mind and create with their hands. Well done to you all :)
07-17-2010, 11:50 AM
#27
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 432
You just lifted my spirits. I have been cutting and sewing squares today and was down about how much work this was and knowing the labor would not be appreciated once I finished it.
Your kind thoughts have made me realize the fun in creating the quilt that I have in my mind.
Thanks!
Your kind thoughts have made me realize the fun in creating the quilt that I have in my mind.
Thanks!
07-17-2010, 12:38 PM
#28
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Trifid Nebula
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Well said. After reading the pet peeve thread where folks complained about short responses to their quilts, I thought about never posting to pix again. If "beautiful" is meaningless, then why bother? Maybe a happy thought will be enough. :0D
07-17-2010, 01:03 PM
#29
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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So well said Kiwi Quilter and thank you for putting it out there.
I must say when I saw this thread I thought you were going to post a link to a sight with some beautiful quilt pictures :oops:
However you could have easily posted a link to this very board!
I think what you posted is tons better! Good on you.
I must say when I saw this thread I thought you were going to post a link to a sight with some beautiful quilt pictures :oops:
However you could have easily posted a link to this very board!
I think what you posted is tons better! Good on you.
07-17-2010, 03:05 PM
#30
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Location: Douglas County, GA
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Originally Posted by pookie ookie
Well said. After reading the pet peeve thread where folks complained about short responses to their quilts, I thought about never posting to pix again. If "beautiful" is meaningless, then why bother? Maybe a happy thought will be enough. :0D
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