tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post2519762100206722144..comments2023-07-04T09:30:53.966-05:00Comments on A Few of My Favorite Things: Naming Quilts!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-21829979084830527652015-06-28T15:31:24.660-05:002015-06-28T15:31:24.660-05:00Oh I feel for you not easy to have a son in a war ...Oh I feel for you not easy to have a son in a war zone. So glad you found your stitching to help you thru. Hope he has returned safely and know that his sacrifice is appreciated!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-35832989276056382342015-06-25T11:37:44.532-05:002015-06-25T11:37:44.532-05:00I love this post. I made all of the blocks for a ...I love this post. I made all of the blocks for a Baltimore Album quilt while my son was in Afghanistan. I literally buried my head in fabric, trying to deal with the stress. When I finally do the handquilting, it will be very emotional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377709803252413225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-50383741763324050272013-12-21T19:57:45.958-06:002013-12-21T19:57:45.958-06:00I have labeled most of my later quilts, a few of t...I have labeled most of my later quilts, a few of the earlier ones I wish I had at least put the year on them. Live and learn! Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-51872641067866733442013-12-21T10:15:27.090-06:002013-12-21T10:15:27.090-06:00A beautiful label for a wonderful quilt! It is so ...A beautiful label for a wonderful quilt! It is so important to document this information. We think we will always remember, but we don't. Thanks for linking up!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-70178882944172098322013-12-18T11:04:02.001-06:002013-12-18T11:04:02.001-06:00Karen, As I was sewing the binding on this am, I w...Karen, As I was sewing the binding on this am, I was thinking the same thing! I am so glad I prewashed but reds are notorious, I definitely will be using color catchers also.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-77437160838184024322013-12-18T07:13:52.786-06:002013-12-18T07:13:52.786-06:00yes after i get the quilt bound I will put it on C...yes after i get the quilt bound I will put it on Celebrate Hand Quilting again - I sure hope none of my colors bleed! they were prewash - but I have a bad feeling on some of those reds - I will be using plenty of water and a lot of color catchersKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-74852254332809776842013-12-16T17:53:52.793-06:002013-12-16T17:53:52.793-06:00You can't go wrong with red and green! I will ...You can't go wrong with red and green! I will continue working on my Baltimore Garden quilt this next summer. It is much more complicated, but I love applique.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-86796640114343987872013-12-16T17:18:37.292-06:002013-12-16T17:18:37.292-06:00Love the red and green quilt. I am thinking about ...Love the red and green quilt. I am thinking about making one after the first of the year.<br />Kathleen<br /><br />http://kathysnest32.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-55781702296712936372013-12-16T08:50:00.476-06:002013-12-16T08:50:00.476-06:00So glad you are now considering adding a label.So glad you are now considering adding a label.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-84944015816213477852013-12-16T08:28:17.118-06:002013-12-16T08:28:17.118-06:00Not sure what happened to my first comment ... so ...Not sure what happened to my first comment ... so I'll try again. ;-) That's just a beautiful story about what I'm sure will be an equally beautiful quilt ... one I just cannot wait to see! (You've inspired me to start labeling my quilts!)Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-2231161909509059102013-12-16T05:02:18.852-06:002013-12-16T05:02:18.852-06:00Yes, I believe labels are important too! Thanks f...Yes, I believe labels are important too! Thanks for stopping by!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-73517453659686473192013-12-15T22:24:07.994-06:002013-12-15T22:24:07.994-06:00What a lovely story Carla. Its good to see that y...What a lovely story Carla. Its good to see that you have put it all down on the label as well. It will always be there in years to come and people will know why the quilt was made. Very special.Dashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415154217182640049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-45145656987356150042013-12-15T21:55:11.889-06:002013-12-15T21:55:11.889-06:00It's amazing that stopping at a couple of quil...It's amazing that stopping at a couple of quilt shops on a trip, really helped to keep that memory alive. Now that quilt will continue to do that!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-26788639924600928172013-12-15T21:48:58.989-06:002013-12-15T21:48:58.989-06:00They have always been my inspiration. I always wo...They have always been my inspiration. I always wonder about the story behind the quilt and am amazed that they could make such wonderful beauties without all the gadgets that we use today!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-77676667120983811162013-12-15T20:49:40.682-06:002013-12-15T20:49:40.682-06:00What a beautiful story Carla! And that quilt will...What a beautiful story Carla! And that quilt will be a treasure for many years to come :*)Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-82559687255042120742013-12-15T20:47:10.493-06:002013-12-15T20:47:10.493-06:00A beautiful post. It was antique quilts that inspi...A beautiful post. It was antique quilts that inspired me to start quilting. I love reading the stories about quiltsCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-84511068013506877652013-12-15T20:41:09.227-06:002013-12-15T20:41:09.227-06:00It is pretty easy. I just iron a piece of fabric t...It is pretty easy. I just iron a piece of fabric to a sheet of freezer paper and run it thru my printer. I hope my binding fabric shows up tomorrow too! I really want to finish this one up.<br />Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-2913898439867094832013-12-15T20:26:47.151-06:002013-12-15T20:26:47.151-06:00How do you print out a label like that?? LOVE slow...How do you print out a label like that?? LOVE slow stitching... finished a project today and waiting for daylight to show the GRAND reveal :) Hope your binding comes so we can see your big finish... love the sentiment you put into your label Carla :) KathiCreated by Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609881362551916055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-33462965772114331092013-12-15T18:52:40.586-06:002013-12-15T18:52:40.586-06:00Thanks! I am looking forward to a new project and ...Thanks! I am looking forward to a new project and can't wait to see what develops out of RSC. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-84160600257436023132013-12-15T18:34:49.970-06:002013-12-15T18:34:49.970-06:00What a lovely story to go with a lovely quilt. What a lovely story to go with a lovely quilt. scraphappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-91797697770597192792013-12-15T18:05:27.609-06:002013-12-15T18:05:27.609-06:00Thanks for stopping by Pam! Max is a very spoiled ...Thanks for stopping by Pam! Max is a very spoiled dog, he found his way into our hearts shortly after our last child left home. We are so thankful we have him!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-67313786682160221912013-12-15T17:46:40.844-06:002013-12-15T17:46:40.844-06:00Great story. Beautiful quilt. And Max looks quit...Great story. Beautiful quilt. And Max looks quite regal! Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189355877421698359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-86068955603624367292013-12-15T15:43:58.230-06:002013-12-15T15:43:58.230-06:00Thank you, I am so glad that you have enjoyed the...Thank you, I am so glad that you have enjoyed the journey also. So hoping the big reveal will happen this coming week.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-65176764753905506682013-12-15T15:42:05.102-06:002013-12-15T15:42:05.102-06:00We should both do a post of the celebrate hand q...We should both do a post of the celebrate hand quilting when we finish. I hope to have the binding fabric arrive tomorrow as soon as I get the binding made and sewn on I hope will do a post, of the whole quilt. I agree you can't go wrong with red and green!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-35039396916372003982013-12-15T14:55:57.729-06:002013-12-15T14:55:57.729-06:00I have so enjoyed watching your progress on your C...I have so enjoyed watching your progress on your Christmas Journey. It is beautiful! Merry Christmas! Sherillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651259308488757443noreply@blogger.com