tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post1091132245833733306..comments2024-02-26T02:17:49.662-06:00Comments on Empty Nest but Full Heart: The History of QuiltmakingKathy ... aka Nanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-24032225242534288352013-02-20T20:04:44.015-06:002013-02-20T20:04:44.015-06:00Oh, Kathy, this was so interesting and glad I didn...Oh, Kathy, this was so interesting and glad I didn't miss seeing it. My Grandmother quilted all the time and I can't believe she didn't teach me. I have several quilts that she made and they are real treasures. Happy quilting!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-59972550775485538692013-02-20T10:52:10.275-06:002013-02-20T10:52:10.275-06:00That quilt is beautiful. I love your passion. I of...That quilt is beautiful. I love your passion. I often think about getting a sewing machine. I would like to try one of those rag quilts someday. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-32163194428835922592013-02-20T00:18:00.941-06:002013-02-20T00:18:00.941-06:00Such a fun read! I, too, learned to sew when I was...Such a fun read! I, too, learned to sew when I was 9. My first project was a laundry bag. I still have it! I was in 4H from age 9 all through high school. (My dad worked for the Extension Service...what was I to do?) When I started quilting, someone showed me a quilt they had made and had someone else do the quilting. I thought that was silly because they really didn't make the whole thing. Now, I've come to realize my least favorite things about quilting are sandwiching the layers together and the quilting. I will do small projects, but the bigger ones get sent to someone else. :) When I got over the "it has to be perfect or forget it" stage, I grew to totally love quilting. I am always thinking of what I want to do next.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832521649509135897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-15924175982132219982013-02-20T00:00:17.064-06:002013-02-20T00:00:17.064-06:00What a very good post! You have set forth your ca...What a very good post! You have set forth your case for quilting eloquently and illustrated it with that well-loved quilt. I am so impressed that you made it by cutting all those strips with scissors and then all that hand sewing - just amazing!Elaine/Muddling Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542943000832182111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-85667039140914588192013-02-19T17:12:04.028-06:002013-02-19T17:12:04.028-06:00I have always loved quilts but have never tried to...I have always loved quilts but have never tried to make one. I have an old tattered one hanging over my banister at home given to us by my husbands aunt and just love it. Enjoyed hearing how you started with your quilts. Your quilts will be treasured in years to comeMaryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-69906182826142642612013-02-19T15:29:22.895-06:002013-02-19T15:29:22.895-06:00Hi Kathy, I'm so glad you shared how you got i...Hi Kathy, I'm so glad you shared how you got into quilting and the lessons you've learned. Girl, if anyone was going to be put in the quilt-police jail it would be me, but like you my quilts are all labors of love. I love the hand work and just use a large hoop. Hubby once made me a quilting frame but it was too big and bulky to have out all the time. I was going to sew today but think I will take a little nap; have fun this afternoon.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-79201571605306796542013-02-19T13:20:06.470-06:002013-02-19T13:20:06.470-06:00I keep wanting to quilt sometime, but I'm not ...I keep wanting to quilt sometime, but I'm not sure I'm ready yet. So instead I started a new baby afghan. This time it's a granny square one. I'm loving it so far.<br /><br />I love the picture of the first quilt you made. It does look well-loved.<br /><br />Actually the young girl staying with us started a quilt. She cut it out while she was still pregnant and this weekend she actually put most of the top pieces together. She's wanting to embroider some stuff on the center square so the rest has to wait until she gets that done. She doesn't know how to embroider, so I'll be working with her on that. I'm glad she's trying something new. I hope she develops a real love for it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your history of quilt making. It was fun hearing how you got started.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-2398442921657196492013-02-19T13:01:15.718-06:002013-02-19T13:01:15.718-06:00I totally enjoyed your history of quilt making. I ...I totally enjoyed your history of quilt making. I can't believe you did a double wedding ring quilt so early in your history. I made my first quilt when I was pregnant with my daughter in 1981 isn't that funny.<br />I quilted lots more than I do now. I love how you are always ready to start a new one. I liked that you did counted cross stitch too. <br />I need to just get at it again. I enjoy it once I start. <br />I love the log cabin you did for your daughter. <br />I think because it is my first pattern I learned, I still like the log cabin the best.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-48874834349570677002013-02-19T09:48:57.262-06:002013-02-19T09:48:57.262-06:00I am so in awe of your quilting. I have a sewing ...I am so in awe of your quilting. I have a sewing machine that I have had for 3 years & have yet to even turn on... or learn how to even turn on :)Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-75290433316780404132013-02-19T09:27:49.363-06:002013-02-19T09:27:49.363-06:00The pink and blue quilt is beautiful!The pink and blue quilt is beautiful!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-71510880250846535432013-02-19T09:16:28.789-06:002013-02-19T09:16:28.789-06:00Learning to quilt is on my bucket list. I've a...Learning to quilt is on my bucket list. I've always admired those hand stitched heirlooms my Grandma used to make.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-82581545658856584122013-02-19T08:47:08.412-06:002013-02-19T08:47:08.412-06:00It's always fun to read how quilters started i...It's always fun to read how quilters started in their love of the hobby. A Double Wedding Ring so early....I am impressed. I wonder if they still have it.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-78953230378382249702013-02-19T08:41:35.768-06:002013-02-19T08:41:35.768-06:00I really enjoyed reading about how you learned to ...I really enjoyed reading about how you learned to quilt, Kathy! I can promise you that anyone who's lucky enough to receive one of your quilts will cherish it forever. My grandma made a quilt for me when I turned 18 and it's one of my most cherished possessions.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-43459751446788373322013-02-19T08:09:50.048-06:002013-02-19T08:09:50.048-06:00Good morning! Your right...I am one of those peop...Good morning! Your right...I am one of those people who has always been intimidated by quilting...and I am a sewer. Not much I haven't made. I look at a quilt and think to myself (sometimes) I COULD do that. It is just a bunch of fabric, cut in different sized strips sewn together, haha...and I have made pretty elaborate stitchery pieces so I can definitely hand sew too, so I am pretty sure I could hand "quilt" it too....and YET I have never even tried. I honestly think I could sit and watch you put one together, and THEN I could attempt. Maybe a u-tube, your right. Maybe you should do one?? Enjoy this day, and I am a little closer to giving it a whirl...Have a good day!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-89274446024159325762013-02-19T07:42:34.944-06:002013-02-19T07:42:34.944-06:00Thanks for posting! I am sure all your quilts are ...Thanks for posting! I am sure all your quilts are cherised pieces by your children and grandchildren. My grandmother crocheted afghans if there were ever a fire in my house that would be the first thing I would grab. When I put them around me when its cold I feel its a hug from here. She made many so there are ones for Ashley and Lindsey to take when they get married. I enjoyed this post!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666987167966371133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433230603334501738.post-80180009425488919092013-02-19T07:08:14.066-06:002013-02-19T07:08:14.066-06:00Once again, you have me all hyped up. I said befo...Once again, you have me all hyped up. I said before I bought a piece long ago in mind of making an afghan sized quilt for the couch. For Halloween of course. And I just recently have been looking for fabrics to 'trim' around the huge fabric block. I WILL do it. I'm determined to try, and I have YOU to thank for the inspiration. Of course, mine will be hand quilted I'm sure. It's gonna be just an experimental attempt.<br /><br />This post was truly a good read on your love of quilting.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.com