tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post3699109095750556591..comments2024-02-21T02:25:15.140-08:00Comments on Allie's in Stitches: Go Crazy...The Buttonsallie allerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13158390991360498378noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-18215707120702093692011-01-11T16:50:27.397-08:002011-01-11T16:50:27.397-08:00Only a sister would make the comment "looks l...Only a sister would make the comment "looks like a chain link fence". I really laughed at that. I bet you did too. I did not get that impression looking at it but I bet now it will always be known as the "chain link fence" quilt. I think I still like the plain black with just the blue stitching around but what do I know. You are right there and it is your quilt after all.<br />The blue velvet was a good idea as it takes away from the buttons just sitting there.<br /><br />Knowing you it will turn out perfect and we will all be swallowing our words.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />FredaBFredaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000510495713705938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-84980400834290125422011-01-07T15:16:26.088-08:002011-01-07T15:16:26.088-08:00Always the inventive mind - I like the addition of...Always the inventive mind - I like the addition of the circles under the buttons as it gives it another dimension.<br /><br />I'm so looking forward to seeing what eye candie you might be bringing to share with us at the CQ Retreat in CT.NickiLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904682849596921448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-77970460566222247452011-01-07T14:53:28.599-08:002011-01-07T14:53:28.599-08:00Looks like you're having FUN with a FUN quilt!...Looks like you're having FUN with a FUN quilt!<br />;-)Nellie's Needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468773469685787840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-88376820541947881922011-01-07T14:19:00.431-08:002011-01-07T14:19:00.431-08:00Allie,
I loved your new project, a gorgeous combin...Allie,<br />I loved your new project, a gorgeous combination.<br />Happy New YearRengin Yazitashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676247936489893455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-28141009970181124742011-01-07T09:29:51.343-08:002011-01-07T09:29:51.343-08:00I love your solution for breaking up the “fence”, ...I love your solution for breaking up the “fence”, how clever!<br /><br />Sounds familiar, your longing for freewheeling. I am no crazy quilter myself (yet) but am working toward becoming a contemporary quilter. I like sane quilting as a kind of meditation because of its repetition. However, I do like to switch between traditional projects (as I usually call them) and the more creative and freewheeling of projects. That way, you get the best of both worlds!<br /><br />(I’ve been reading and enjoying your blog for years now and decided it was time I’d finally post a reaction.)<br /><br />Kind regards, <br />DeaDeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582874955582088908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-52227756280489593512011-01-07T07:40:48.351-08:002011-01-07T07:40:48.351-08:00Sane quilts have huge narrative qualities! Sit do...Sane quilts have huge narrative qualities! Sit down with a quilter who has collected fabrics for a long time or uses what is available from her life for fabric. She can tell you life stories with those quilts.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959081275116311853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-25542711349881937792011-01-05T19:21:44.100-08:002011-01-05T19:21:44.100-08:00I like the solution you've hit on, Allie. It ...I like the solution you've hit on, Allie. It brings the "background" forward into the "fence" and makes them one. Verra nice!<br /><br />I think the best crazy quilts have a wonderful narrative to them. They tell a story, express a thought or bring history to life. That's what I like so very much about them!Marty52https://www.blogger.com/profile/13237461237107850391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-16449599483452333312011-01-05T15:47:20.767-08:002011-01-05T15:47:20.767-08:00I like the buttons, especially since they're i...I like the buttons, especially since they're in the corners of the blocks too. <br /><br />Like Barbara, I'm interested in your comment about the difference between sane and crazy quilting. Sane quilting has lots of repetition certainly, which is why I don't like to make quilts where all blocks are the same. The narrative element I'm not so sure about--not clear what you mean exactly. Good quilts have a tension between order and chaos, or repetition and variety. Is that it?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05669924514599648160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-2169851032724699602011-01-05T15:23:42.482-08:002011-01-05T15:23:42.482-08:00I like the chain link fence idea-I can see the stu...I like the chain link fence idea-I can see the stuff that people push in to fences that remember people, places and things! <br /><br />I do like the approach you decided to take. Sometimes we have to follow the minds eyes and finish that ideaTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893505369117386904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-48735285337684954322011-01-05T15:10:14.145-08:002011-01-05T15:10:14.145-08:00Loooooooove it!Loooooooove it!Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-15497010959309199672011-01-05T15:07:46.067-08:002011-01-05T15:07:46.067-08:00Interesting how things evolve, isn't it? Defi...Interesting how things evolve, isn't it? Definitely a work in progress.....Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-71085929686711344972011-01-05T14:38:28.614-08:002011-01-05T14:38:28.614-08:00I so enjoy following along works-in-progress, and ...I so enjoy following along works-in-progress, and appreciate that you are sharing the thought process behind the evolution of the design.Sue Renohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151283383000033536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-12245796697366122772011-01-05T13:58:39.740-08:002011-01-05T13:58:39.740-08:00I actually think it looks wonderful without the bu...I actually think it looks wonderful without the buttons. I know you didn't ask, but just sayin'! The only thing I didn't like on the original where the white knots.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07711569333263234504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-22185613393759873052011-01-05T11:02:27.567-08:002011-01-05T11:02:27.567-08:00That your sister should comment about it looking l...That your sister should comment about it looking like a chain link is interesting... almost like they are holding back the inpact of the colors/patterns. I must say though, I guess I'm more of a passive sort... I like it better without the buttons... (sorry, to me they are distracting) but then again, this is your quilt and it will be what you want it to be. Isn't that the point of why we do what we do? The colors are warm and cozy that's for sure. Before I read the post I had glanced at the pic's and was thinking that the original quilt was yours too. After reading I now have perspective... I was a bit confused that the first picture had white threads and you showed all the pretty blues... it takes me a while... sometimes! Enjoy your project!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744073613012413496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-15869798832436120142011-01-05T10:04:36.102-08:002011-01-05T10:04:36.102-08:00I like this very much hope this is what you settle...I like this very much hope this is what you settle on it indeed has a calming effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7016674207999094300.post-82668535731864016172011-01-05T09:17:08.067-08:002011-01-05T09:17:08.067-08:00The white buttons really break up the continuous b...The white buttons really break up the continuous black diagonals, and the circles add a lot. That said, I never made the chain link association.<br /><br />I'm interested in your comment that sane quilts haven't the narrative quality of crazy quilts. I'd never thought of it that way, though I think exceptional sane quilts do have some of that narrative element, though often on a more subtle level. <br /><br />Your comment really got me thinking.Barbara Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068430978341114058noreply@blogger.com