tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post1604823245922909700..comments2023-07-04T09:30:53.966-05:00Comments on A Few of My Favorite Things: Time for binding!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-13058752862924053582015-03-16T06:28:58.274-05:002015-03-16T06:28:58.274-05:00Carla this is absolutely gorgeous! I just love the...Carla this is absolutely gorgeous! I just love the way you used colour, and what a great idea to for your mum's fabric, it will be like being snuggled up close to her every time you wrap yourself up in it :) Stephiehttp://www.dawnchorusstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-82235692427565460632015-03-11T17:39:56.590-05:002015-03-11T17:39:56.590-05:00Thanks! I think this one is going to get dragged ...Thanks! I think this one is going to get dragged out a lot! It is great size for picnic or to cuddle on the couch! I am so glad I found the perfect place to enjoy that fabric!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-47183519843176538132015-03-11T17:33:09.719-05:002015-03-11T17:33:09.719-05:00Thanks Karen! It is a happy quilt!Thanks Karen! It is a happy quilt!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-67407915303649191512015-03-11T09:15:15.948-05:002015-03-11T09:15:15.948-05:00Beautiful quilt; the polka dots really add sparkle...Beautiful quilt; the polka dots really add sparkle. I love the Bohemian look and feel of the backing fabric. This really looks like a quilt that is meant to be treasured and loved!Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166374693095867682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-9088396490986411032015-03-09T19:33:56.599-05:002015-03-09T19:33:56.599-05:00It was delightful to read the journey of this quil...It was delightful to read the journey of this quilt. What a special gift to have the fabric from your mom to use as the backing. It's an awesome quilt.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-77692638402195155622015-03-09T10:31:33.051-05:002015-03-09T10:31:33.051-05:00Your pickle dish turned out so cute--love the blac...Your pickle dish turned out so cute--love the black quilting and the polka dot binding is very fun! Karen in Breezy Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931154097211557249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-48891007090608207832015-03-09T05:44:43.672-05:002015-03-09T05:44:43.672-05:00Thanks! Definitely a fun project!Thanks! Definitely a fun project!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-68190510636431123102015-03-09T05:44:11.424-05:002015-03-09T05:44:11.424-05:00Yes I love those little clips and I think I will b...Yes I love those little clips and I think I will be adding some more polka dots to my stashCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-16990943511867931592015-03-09T05:43:26.871-05:002015-03-09T05:43:26.871-05:00This is the first time I used perle 8 and the stit...This is the first time I used perle 8 and the stitching goes really fast! I usually perle 16 and I make the stitches a bit smaller but this one really called for the perle 8Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-58400913519308506672015-03-09T05:41:37.050-05:002015-03-09T05:41:37.050-05:00Aren't you glad you made one! I know I am!Aren't you glad you made one! I know I am!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-10784927137077890232015-03-09T05:40:50.065-05:002015-03-09T05:40:50.065-05:00Well this one has less stitching in than my usual ...Well this one has less stitching in than my usual work. It was fun and different for sure!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-34350803940879134542015-03-09T05:40:00.947-05:002015-03-09T05:40:00.947-05:00I am so glad I was able to use this fabric It rea...I am so glad I was able to use this fabric It really makes this quilt special for me.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-53789566404521758612015-03-09T05:38:33.952-05:002015-03-09T05:38:33.952-05:00I agree, those big stitches really worked well her...I agree, those big stitches really worked well here! This quilt really called for those large stitches!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-39358557628691666112015-03-09T05:37:02.248-05:002015-03-09T05:37:02.248-05:00This one is definitely not one of my usual heavily...This one is definitely not one of my usual heavily quilted quilts. But I love it just as much and that big stitching sure does speed things upCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-13451314139453375622015-03-09T05:36:08.607-05:002015-03-09T05:36:08.607-05:00Thanks! I agree the backing is perfect and very s...Thanks! I agree the backing is perfect and very special!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-71327949531777526542015-03-09T05:32:24.217-05:002015-03-09T05:32:24.217-05:00Thanks! Different than my usual quilt but it was ...Thanks! Different than my usual quilt but it was fun to make!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-73797211941349710882015-03-09T05:28:29.281-05:002015-03-09T05:28:29.281-05:00Thanks Kathleen! It does make this quilt extra sp...Thanks Kathleen! It does make this quilt extra special! It is a fun pattern hope you enjoy making one as much as I have<br />Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-8490906921423219612015-03-09T05:27:04.108-05:002015-03-09T05:27:04.108-05:00I knew when I found it at my mom's that it was...I knew when I found it at my mom's that it was meant to be! It really makes this quilt much more special to me! Amazing how a piece of fabric can bring back those memories.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-67450845645785441802015-03-09T05:25:53.663-05:002015-03-09T05:25:53.663-05:00It is going into the wash this am! Hopefully the ...It is going into the wash this am! Hopefully the sun will come out so I can get some good photos.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-52626840135574903902015-03-09T05:25:02.261-05:002015-03-09T05:25:02.261-05:00Thanks Deb! It definitely was a fun one to make. ...Thanks Deb! It definitely was a fun one to make. A few blocks every month really made it doable.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-41102889159428357922015-03-09T05:24:14.743-05:002015-03-09T05:24:14.743-05:00When I found this fabric at my mom's I just kn...When I found this fabric at my mom's I just knew I had to use it on this quilt. You are so right about making it extra special. Now on to finishing that chevron! Looking forward to the final pictures of your log cabin!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-2208186010645588752015-03-09T05:21:06.328-05:002015-03-09T05:21:06.328-05:00Yeah I need to get it in the wash this am! I can&...Yeah I need to get it in the wash this am! I can't believe this is my third finish of the year!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-67356569126559539472015-03-09T05:19:58.297-05:002015-03-09T05:19:58.297-05:00Thanks! It will be a great picnic quilt!Thanks! It will be a great picnic quilt!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-58763716405580849512015-03-09T05:19:32.541-05:002015-03-09T05:19:32.541-05:00Glad I did this challenge! It was out of my comfor...Glad I did this challenge! It was out of my comfort zone and really a lot of funCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-57681373662316047362015-03-08T22:23:15.013-05:002015-03-08T22:23:15.013-05:00Congratulations on an eye catching quilt. That po...Congratulations on an eye catching quilt. That polka dot binding will just finish the edge perfectly, Nice choice. Quiltsmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346313090377024308noreply@blogger.com