tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post3000473106740952560..comments2024-01-03T01:18:26.711-07:00Comments on timeless reflections: Hula Hoops?Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-44038315997163782882016-11-05T19:56:05.005-06:002016-11-05T19:56:05.005-06:00I really admire you!I really admire you!Silhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151087502133610690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-10963426454657465392016-11-01T06:34:06.221-06:002016-11-01T06:34:06.221-06:00Pretty pieces♥ Happy Tuesday ♥Pretty pieces♥ Happy Tuesday ♥Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-76850723987196310952016-10-30T20:39:28.099-06:002016-10-30T20:39:28.099-06:00You are going to have an amazing top once you get ...You are going to have an amazing top once you get everything back together! I have some vintage Dresden plates that were gifted to me, and I really should do the same thing. I'm not sure I have the stamina though--kind of like the hula hoop that I could never keep up more than 15 seconds--lol!Karen in Breezy Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931154097211557249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-78809067320787543032016-10-30T20:27:46.621-06:002016-10-30T20:27:46.621-06:00Good for you! A labor of love. I'm looking for...Good for you! A labor of love. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-65094190049081819392016-10-30T09:44:55.588-06:002016-10-30T09:44:55.588-06:00Can't wait to see it when its all done! I lov...Can't wait to see it when its all done! I love those fabrics :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337008346550149726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-71152747801627988102016-10-28T16:25:40.557-06:002016-10-28T16:25:40.557-06:00wowzers! I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't h...wowzers! I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't have the patience to do what you're doing. But it will be SO worth it in the end - you're reassembling it in the same design, right? Can't wait to see your progress! (I have hula hoops at my house for the grandkids to play with - none of them can do it but it sure is fun to watch them try!)_Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466709417592027635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-54907928189456405552016-10-28T15:48:00.955-06:002016-10-28T15:48:00.955-06:00What a patience.......What a patience.......Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068558260250180442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-35481413932215429152016-10-28T05:35:12.535-06:002016-10-28T05:35:12.535-06:00Wee!! Who doesn't love a hoola hoop?
What a w...Wee!! Who doesn't love a hoola hoop?<br />What a wonderful study of fabrics. Looks like 30 and 40s? They have really held their color.<br />I'm glad you feel called to make this quilt and make it beautiful.<br />Pretty soon you'll have red broken dishes to play with too!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-38514020627770779682016-10-27T17:38:57.483-06:002016-10-27T17:38:57.483-06:00When mom was alive she would find projects like yo...When mom was alive she would find projects like yours and lovingly give them a new life, and I have no doubt that you will do the same. Your work looks lovely.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-28606580434468848162016-10-27T16:34:34.374-06:002016-10-27T16:34:34.374-06:00Have fun! Those fabrics are so wonderful, I'm...Have fun! Those fabrics are so wonderful, I'm sure you'll enjoy every stitch! I have a similar project - a Grandmother's FG started by my grandmother; no consistent seam allowance on the hexies. I'm still in the process of putting everything together, and I've been working on it (off and on) for over 10 years!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-31727419951186979422016-10-27T14:32:35.364-06:002016-10-27T14:32:35.364-06:00Enjoy, such gorgeous fabrics I am sure the thrill ...Enjoy, such gorgeous fabrics I am sure the thrill of this quilt will keep the momentum going for many weeks to come!Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-30736490044381289722016-10-27T13:46:21.288-06:002016-10-27T13:46:21.288-06:00Have fun hula hooping! Those little pieces are luc...Have fun hula hooping! Those little pieces are lucky to have you as you'll make such nice work of it!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974235040205568969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-16449967677092270632016-10-27T13:28:04.252-06:002016-10-27T13:28:04.252-06:00I admire your patience to unsew all those triangle...I admire your patience to unsew all those triangles!! I'm so curious to see what you are going to make with them - I know it will be fabulous :0)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-76463706983964121292016-10-27T13:26:01.747-06:002016-10-27T13:26:01.747-06:00What a wonderful project! You'll have a lovely...What a wonderful project! You'll have a lovely time enjoying those pretty fabrics and knowing someone is happy their UFO is on ts way to being something special.<br />I knew a girl in school who ran away to the circus and travelled the world as a hula hoop performer.Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-46136082880705759632016-10-27T10:56:03.673-06:002016-10-27T10:56:03.673-06:00I'm fascinated by this very special project of...I'm fascinated by this very special project of yours!<br />I think it's amazing and wonderful that you've committed to deconstruct, mark and re-piece these blocks by hand. What a fabulous way to conserve these fragile old blocks.Aunt 'Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204447436613555757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-71536006878092025532016-10-27T10:30:20.919-06:002016-10-27T10:30:20.919-06:00I am so impressed with what you are doing, Kyle! A...I am so impressed with what you are doing, Kyle! All I can say is you are one patient lady!!!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-4936082940310282032016-10-27T10:13:36.517-06:002016-10-27T10:13:36.517-06:00I'm sure you will realize a wonderful job with...I'm sure you will realize a wonderful job with all these tiny triangles ! <br />I can't wait to admire your project ! :)CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-21490027260396196512016-10-27T10:08:46.185-06:002016-10-27T10:08:46.185-06:00Momentum is right! This is unparalleled commitment...Momentum is right! This is unparalleled commitment. I have the utmost respect for anyone who can "unsew" something of this magnitude. Kudos to you and I know someone is watching from afar with a big smile knowing that this project will finally be finished.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-10222678467310334522016-10-27T09:18:40.639-06:002016-10-27T09:18:40.639-06:00I remember when you started this I thought that yo...I remember when you started this I thought that you had the patience of a saint. Now comes the fun part after all the tedious work you have put in to it thus far :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-38121797233735958192016-10-27T08:32:55.202-06:002016-10-27T08:32:55.202-06:00Hoola hoops - oh my! My waist was so much tinier ...Hoola hoops - oh my! My waist was so much tinier back then!! Your dedication to bringing these little triangles back in line is admirable. They will be so much happier in your capable hands and I feel the original quiltmaker gives you her blessing. <br />Hmmm...do they still make hoola hoops?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-40256017286088247012016-10-27T07:56:04.742-06:002016-10-27T07:56:04.742-06:00I remember too, but never could make the hula hoop...I remember too, but never could make the hula hoop work right! I don't think I could do what you are doing with those vintage blocks either. Good on you for taking the challenge! I'm sure you will be successful! ---"Love"---"Love"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14253789635330034057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-67933395373612572092016-10-27T07:07:43.717-06:002016-10-27T07:07:43.717-06:00That sounds like an enormous amount of prep work. ...That sounds like an enormous amount of prep work. I am sure the sewing part will be easier and more fun. Especially since you have drawn the stitching lines. Can't wait to see the blocks done.Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661507273018425876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-15699922814663828692016-10-27T07:07:34.083-06:002016-10-27T07:07:34.083-06:00Oh yes, I remember the hula hoop craze when I was ...Oh yes, I remember the hula hoop craze when I was a kid. I remember when I first saw one being used and had to have one. So much fun!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-42386793054468030902016-10-27T06:58:52.245-06:002016-10-27T06:58:52.245-06:00Now the fun begins as you see the designs come bac...Now the fun begins as you see the designs come back together again! They are such gorgeous fabrics. And, yes, I do recall the hula-hoop era.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-68807505827415405712016-10-27T06:09:19.837-06:002016-10-27T06:09:19.837-06:00Keep it going, Kyle! Can't wait to see all tho...Keep it going, Kyle! Can't wait to see all those little pieces stitched back together. Love it!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.com