tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post5626324073718715136..comments2023-07-04T09:30:53.966-05:00Comments on A Few of My Favorite Things: Applique StitchesCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-48250113629551063732014-06-18T04:31:31.428-05:002014-06-18T04:31:31.428-05:00Thanks Ellen! I agree it is a wonderful journey. ...Thanks Ellen! I agree it is a wonderful journey. I really enjoy the me time everyday!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-27926623885658757012014-06-17T07:26:58.318-05:002014-06-17T07:26:58.318-05:00Your block is gorgeous! I think giving up on the i...Your block is gorgeous! I think giving up on the idea of completing this many or that many blocks within a certain time frame is the right thing to do. It truly is all about the journey!!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826354433338717185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-33856053160904868632014-06-17T06:28:51.420-05:002014-06-17T06:28:51.420-05:00So glad that you enjoy stitching outside also. Wit...So glad that you enjoy stitching outside also. With today's news headlines it is good to have a place to go that is peaceful. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-43007898604394145732014-06-16T22:48:37.205-05:002014-06-16T22:48:37.205-05:00Oh good for you!!! I agree - stitching should be ...Oh good for you!!! I agree - stitching should be enjoyable and relaxing. Work at your own pace and enjoy that journey girlfriend!!! I love to stitch and knit outside! I often sit on my side porch and listen to the birds and other nature sounds as I play with whatever happens to be my current project :*) There are few things as relaxing and calming in this world!Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-14922957261841132752014-06-16T13:50:12.353-05:002014-06-16T13:50:12.353-05:00Yes it is starting to really warm up, but I love a...Yes it is starting to really warm up, but I love all the seasons. Thanks for stopping by.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-35727675039241609272014-06-16T13:48:20.661-05:002014-06-16T13:48:20.661-05:00I grew up on a farm and love the outdoors. Thanks...I grew up on a farm and love the outdoors. Thanks for stopping by.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-85513417159827555732014-06-16T13:47:23.491-05:002014-06-16T13:47:23.491-05:00I agree Audry! It is simply something to enjoy. ...I agree Audry! It is simply something to enjoy. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-26198334944619259042014-06-16T02:37:02.215-05:002014-06-16T02:37:02.215-05:00Thank you for this post. You've reminded me ho...Thank you for this post. You've reminded me how delightful it is to sit outside and sew. Up until now I hadn't realised that I missed it. I'll have to find some to do in the few nice evenings we've got left xxGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302065755663279757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-84554099140216271422014-06-15T18:52:06.013-05:002014-06-15T18:52:06.013-05:00I love to stitch outdoors. We farm so I am outside...I love to stitch outdoors. We farm so I am outside alot. Your flower is looking fabulous!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269783197063536609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-24373489654143471392014-06-15T18:20:05.143-05:002014-06-15T18:20:05.143-05:00Your block is so beautiful! I can't count the ...Your block is so beautiful! I can't count the time/hours spent doing any of my slow stitching or quilting either. In order for it to be relaxing, then it just has to be! audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-8267468731267327912014-06-15T17:30:54.162-05:002014-06-15T17:30:54.162-05:00Oh, that flower is beautiful! I agree..there's...Oh, that flower is beautiful! I agree..there's nothing like relaxing with some stitching on the deck with the sights and sounds of nature. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-80473522746717888922014-06-15T16:55:39.795-05:002014-06-15T16:55:39.795-05:00Yes hand work has become a bigger part of my quilt...Yes hand work has become a bigger part of my quilting these days, also. I still need to try hand piecing. For now appliique and hand quilting make me very happy.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-73517299180042377832014-06-15T16:41:46.762-05:002014-06-15T16:41:46.762-05:00Your slow stitching is producing beautiful results...Your slow stitching is producing beautiful results. The hand stitching is my favorite part nowadays.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-14058499498578699122014-06-15T15:37:33.973-05:002014-06-15T15:37:33.973-05:00So glad you are enjoying my slow progress on this ...So glad you are enjoying my slow progress on this quilt. Needle turn applique and hand quilting just take time, but you know that. The big reward will come when it is complete, there never was an appliqued quilt I didn't love. The hand work adds so much character to a quilt.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-91469810623254367682014-06-15T15:35:27.384-05:002014-06-15T15:35:27.384-05:00I can pretty much figure out how long it will take...I can pretty much figure out how long it will take me to hand quilt something but when it comes to applique it just doesn't seem to work. So I enjoy it most making one stitch at time.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-14776579602422446842014-06-15T15:34:08.781-05:002014-06-15T15:34:08.781-05:00We have gotten a lot of rain the last couple of we...We have gotten a lot of rain the last couple of weeks, but it doesn't take long for that hot sun to dry things up. My garden is loving the sunshine and so am I. I agree about adding up the amount of time it takes to finish a project, just not for me.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-22181660753610725672014-06-15T15:32:43.906-05:002014-06-15T15:32:43.906-05:00I love setting goals for hand quilting but appliqu...I love setting goals for hand quilting but applique is so unpredictable. Some blocks just take more time and when you feel like you are always not meeting the goal it is discouraging. Since this quilt is for me, no need to push so hard, more enjoyable to just enjoy.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-25902468326870003822014-06-15T15:30:55.583-05:002014-06-15T15:30:55.583-05:00We have some great comical squirrels too, they lik...We have some great comical squirrels too, they like to terrorize my schnauzer. The cardinals are quite noisy this time of year and I love seeing the bluebirds glide across the yard. Not worrying about my deadline with applique has really helped. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-83261684180376838842014-06-15T15:28:49.262-05:002014-06-15T15:28:49.262-05:00Yes it is good to know how to use a needle and thr...Yes it is good to know how to use a needle and thread when technology fails. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-6863082598044526602014-06-15T15:28:00.335-05:002014-06-15T15:28:00.335-05:00After I wrote my post, I see that you enjoyed a bi...After I wrote my post, I see that you enjoyed a bit out door stitching too. Sorry the ants chased you off. LOLCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-10179646161869810922014-06-15T15:27:10.377-05:002014-06-15T15:27:10.377-05:00Yes I have a large willow oak that shades the ter...Yes I have a large willow oak that shades the terrace, perfect for stitching, although our summers are quite hot and humid so I always go out early to beat the heat.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-13046003149998621222014-06-15T15:25:48.168-05:002014-06-15T15:25:48.168-05:00I agree the prep work really slows me down. Once I...I agree the prep work really slows me down. Once I start it however it isn't long and I can start stitching. Marking quilts is another one of those things that I do only cause I have to.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-40821064447400000172014-06-15T13:04:02.557-05:002014-06-15T13:04:02.557-05:00I love to appliqué ... but the prep work it takes ...I love to appliqué ... but the prep work it takes to get to the actual stitching, not so much. Years ago, during the big power outage that took out most of the north east, I decided I would do some appliqué (during the daylight) and realized how much I missed my IRON ... I hope your machine issues are resolved soon, but in the meantime, you're really making lemonade of the situation by working on that beautiful block. sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408822963659450038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-41516625540499419682014-06-15T12:35:49.942-05:002014-06-15T12:35:49.942-05:00Good idea to relax and enjoying sewing your BA blo...Good idea to relax and enjoying sewing your BA blocks this summer. I love to sit outdoors and do handwork especially under a shade tree although I have to go on vacation for that luxury. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667629963983016101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-10113953859587634392014-06-15T11:16:17.589-05:002014-06-15T11:16:17.589-05:00So sorry to hear your machine is broken :(
I gues...So sorry to hear your machine is broken :( <br />I guess that just means more time for slow stitching!<br />Glad you are enjoying your outdoor stitching and enjoying the sounds of nature.<br />Thanks for linking up!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.com