tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post5807344477771103796..comments2023-07-04T09:30:53.966-05:00Comments on A Few of My Favorite Things: Slow basting Stitches!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-15454597080186816402015-03-26T19:29:11.825-05:002015-03-26T19:29:11.825-05:00I'm fascinated by your Tribute to GW. Look for...I'm fascinated by your Tribute to GW. Look forward to that. What size are your big stitches? I heard they had to be big, but small enough not to snag toe nails. Your TATW is coming along great! Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone. Now I wonder what you'll show this week?Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-89569779779682326572015-03-26T18:56:53.405-05:002015-03-26T18:56:53.405-05:00Flying by the seat of my pants on GW, so far a lot...Flying by the seat of my pants on GW, so far a lot of fun coming up with ideas of what to include.<br />Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-55146189837050778722015-03-25T06:04:36.664-05:002015-03-25T06:04:36.664-05:00You are just too funny tempting us with tiny snipp...You are just too funny tempting us with tiny snippets of that GW quilt, the Chevron looks like a winner, and the TATW is moving along. The TATW kind of reminds me of my great grandmother's braided rugs - pretty. <br /><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-44636458205417574052015-03-23T08:31:59.700-05:002015-03-23T08:31:59.700-05:00I love the look of big stitch. Yours are so nice a...I love the look of big stitch. Yours are so nice and even! Your TATW looks great - I'm so tempted!Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166374693095867682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-58440083465688713792015-03-23T07:44:09.723-05:002015-03-23T07:44:09.723-05:00I stitch daily, can't imagine not!I stitch daily, can't imagine not! Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-3244299454165913882015-03-23T07:43:23.703-05:002015-03-23T07:43:23.703-05:00Yes it does take longer with each round, but it do...Yes it does take longer with each round, but it doesn't get daunting! It is a bit like hand quilting more about the process. A nice in the background project that uses up those scraps that just never found a home!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-8189492941468695502015-03-23T07:41:02.705-05:002015-03-23T07:41:02.705-05:00I really like to fabric in this quilt so it is fun...I really like to fabric in this quilt so it is fun to work on. I hope my daughter in law Laura will love it as muchCarla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-75839836659434610742015-03-23T07:40:12.160-05:002015-03-23T07:40:12.160-05:00Thanks, I love to hand quilt! I wish sometimes I ...Thanks, I love to hand quilt! I wish sometimes I could enjoy machine quilting and I will keep practicing on smaller projects.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-32365443938658144902015-03-23T07:39:00.159-05:002015-03-23T07:39:00.159-05:00The big stitching really goes quickly! Yes GW is ...The big stitching really goes quickly! Yes GW is going to be so much fun!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-75241472721952158952015-03-23T07:38:20.951-05:002015-03-23T07:38:20.951-05:00I am having so much fun coming up with blocks that...I am having so much fun coming up with blocks that I want to do. Love this process so much more fun than following a pattern. It is good feeling that I finally have enough skills under my belt to venture out into the unknown. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-24190244501770432982015-03-23T07:35:24.044-05:002015-03-23T07:35:24.044-05:00Yes it is a method of preparing for needleturn app...Yes it is a method of preparing for needleturn applique! I don't use it all of the time but it is great for tight curves or large pieces. A very good method for someone who is learning to needleturn as it keeps the piece right where it needs to be and you can just focus on your applique stitches.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-76986342949257089482015-03-23T07:31:25.214-05:002015-03-23T07:31:25.214-05:00Thanks Kathi! I will try to show more of the proc...Thanks Kathi! I will try to show more of the process. I plan to do the whole block with back basting!Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-45400830987033499152015-03-23T07:30:35.284-05:002015-03-23T07:30:35.284-05:00Yeah I really like working that way. I think it i...Yeah I really like working that way. I think it is also good for our hands to have a change of pace.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-9098586024665424572015-03-23T07:29:25.899-05:002015-03-23T07:29:25.899-05:00I have been wanting to start this block for like s...I have been wanting to start this block for like six months! So glad to get started on it! I really miss doing some applique since I finished Baltimore Garden.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-37391296521351671082015-03-23T07:15:13.808-05:002015-03-23T07:15:13.808-05:00Love the stitching on the chevron quilt. It was a ...Love the stitching on the chevron quilt. It was a great choice even if by force! I can't wait to see the right side of the eagle block. Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-88784117782133546342015-03-23T05:50:12.702-05:002015-03-23T05:50:12.702-05:00Three projects and progress. That is always nice....Three projects and progress. That is always nice. It is fun to change up and do different stitching as the mood changes. Great job on all your work. The Tea Lady's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813637655711555894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-65272220617445334162015-03-23T04:15:41.305-05:002015-03-23T04:15:41.305-05:00I love the start of your GW project! I would love...I love the start of your GW project! I would love to see more on your blog about exactly how back basting is done ! Your patriotic quilt will be done in no time with your hand quilting and is looking fabulous!!! Great progress on your TATW too :) KathiCreated by Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609881362551916055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-38938974447247874622015-03-22T22:36:02.446-05:002015-03-22T22:36:02.446-05:00I don't know anything about back basting... it...I don't know anything about back basting... it is a method of applique?<br />Can't wait to see your ideas come to life!<br />Enjoy your stitching!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-3948481007978876592015-03-22T21:06:28.672-05:002015-03-22T21:06:28.672-05:00Love seeing your tribute quilt start to come toget...Love seeing your tribute quilt start to come together! Really fabulous looking. I'm always interested in seeing the TATW progressing too. LOVE that one.:)audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-20662484167296440342015-03-22T19:53:17.048-05:002015-03-22T19:53:17.048-05:00The TATW is looking great! You are so speedy on th...The TATW is looking great! You are so speedy on the hand quilting - it will be done in no time at all. More time for GW =)Deb Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206921657695916898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-54505221514838673402015-03-22T19:41:56.165-05:002015-03-22T19:41:56.165-05:00The big stitch quilting on the chevron looks great...The big stitch quilting on the chevron looks great!Balmoral Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755462223650078928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-515451632808687082015-03-22T18:54:05.104-05:002015-03-22T18:54:05.104-05:00Wow. You're really making fabulous progress on...Wow. You're really making fabulous progress on that chevron quilt! Fabulous!Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-69967155770617988772015-03-22T18:51:14.272-05:002015-03-22T18:51:14.272-05:00I guess it takes longer and longer to add a row to...I guess it takes longer and longer to add a row to that trip around the world quilt each time! It looks great! I love the big stitch quilting on the chevron quilt too.<br /><br />The Cozy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865939114162214245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551007238143198780.post-3467793508144594322015-03-22T18:40:14.735-05:002015-03-22T18:40:14.735-05:00That's a great deal done for just a week. It ...That's a great deal done for just a week. It looks wonderful so far.Quiltsmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346313090377024308noreply@blogger.com