tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post3286009983066918332..comments2024-01-03T01:18:26.711-07:00Comments on timeless reflections: Why Not Start Something NewKylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-8193596319393304532021-12-19T07:17:32.620-07:002021-12-19T07:17:32.620-07:00What lovely and charming cross stitched pillows. ...What lovely and charming cross stitched pillows. I especially appreciate the edging treatments! your display is warm and homey.<br />The GFG blocks look well done and I love the fussy cutting. Maybe she worked at home and away on them. Wendy is a 30s expert not me, but I agree these look a little later to me.<br />Hope you get a little and not too much snow for Christmas.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-550981470665864642021-12-18T20:52:38.493-07:002021-12-18T20:52:38.493-07:00I've made/started a couple of flower garden qu...I've made/started a couple of flower garden quilts (seemed like a good idea at the time), the one I've actually finished has been appliqued to the border - as Janet O mentioned, my other one has such tiny hexagons, as in less than half inch sides, I'm still working on this. However, take a look at Bonnie Hunter's very long term hand stitched hexie quilt. Bonnie is onto finishing hers at long last, and her edging is another way to go. Wonderful how we all inspire each other isn't it? My tiny hexy quilt will not be full size, and when I get to the stage of saying "enough" I shall applique it to the border as before. Incidentally, mine is made using EPP method, which I don't think the one you have is. I may do yet another one using normal seams and see how it goes. (my mother used to say I was a glutton for punishment). Elaine in UKElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151807682293535518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-80462525014958795592021-12-18T00:15:53.892-07:002021-12-18T00:15:53.892-07:00Those vintage blocks found a good home. You are do...Those vintage blocks found a good home. You are doing them justice. When my Mom made a GFG quilt many years ago she prepared a straight border and just did needle-turned applique on the shaped edge, placing it on top of the border. I don't know if that made sense the way I said it, but the finished product looked really nice. :)<br />Wonderful seasonal cross-stitch projects.<br />Maybe you will have a white Christmas. If you get the storm next that is hitting us just before Christmas, it may hit you on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. But we still have snow from the recent storm, which doesn't appear to have come your way.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-9435913561939226892021-12-17T16:43:54.095-07:002021-12-17T16:43:54.095-07:00You've been busy! So glad you got all those bl...You've been busy! So glad you got all those blocks. Have fun sewing them together :) Always love your cross stitch pieces. You do such beautiful work! Merry Christmas, Kyle! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-88812817273711518822021-12-16T18:06:31.621-07:002021-12-16T18:06:31.621-07:00Looks like you have been busy with a few fun cross...Looks like you have been busy with a few fun cross stitch projects! I have some of those blocks too....maybe I just have to sew them together like you did, better than leave them in a plastic bag in a corner of my sewing room......Hope you will have a white Christmas.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068558260250180442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-6839322417229819332021-12-16T15:49:44.100-07:002021-12-16T15:49:44.100-07:00What a great idea, keeps fabric from landfills, as...What a great idea, keeps fabric from landfills, assists the food bank and it somehow seems easier to get the mojo for someone elses WIP. It' s interesting to see how much x stitch is showing up in quilters feed lately. I've resurrected a WIP x stitch and have started shopping for fresh patterns. I also got a few older pieces framed to display this year. Merry ChristmasSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-58671179770152052352021-12-15T09:54:13.953-07:002021-12-15T09:54:13.953-07:00Oh how exciting! I can't imagine a better reci...Oh how exciting! I can't imagine a better recipient for those vintage blocks. What fun. Your cross stitching is gorgeous. I'm not good at unstitching, so I leave the hard stuff to those who do it so beautifully. Ho, ho, ho!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-34326264240602692022021-12-15T04:59:36.203-07:002021-12-15T04:59:36.203-07:00I was surprised to see the grandmother’s flower ga...I was surprised to see the grandmother’s flower garden blocks! I just finished a quilt with those same blocks that my best friend’s grandmother had started. It also had only 1/8th in seam allowances!!!!! 😳 It’s blocks had green setting diamonds that I needed to draft templates for. It is a pattern I will never do again, but I was glad I could be part of the work to finish it. It ended up lovelypeggy thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888505280227228648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-21186251460164841492021-12-15T00:47:30.230-07:002021-12-15T00:47:30.230-07:00What a great find at the silent auction! Could yo...What a great find at the silent auction! Could you appliqué them to a border instead of trying to bind all those angles? Lovely x-stitch too. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Christmas xpandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-9038235731950540792021-12-14T16:45:52.457-07:002021-12-14T16:45:52.457-07:00Oh, those flower garden blocks are wonderful! Can&...Oh, those flower garden blocks are wonderful! Can't wait to see how your quilt top turns out. I began a hexie quilt (my one and only venture into any kind of quilting ever) last March when Covid first hit. It was supposed to be a first birthday gift for my grandson in July. Ha! Only got about 1/8 of the hexie flowers sewn together. I don't think hand sewing is for me even though I can sit for hours and cross stitch :) <br /><br />Love your new stitched finishes--that Santa looks so cute on that beautiful fabric color. Merry Christmas to you and your family!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-31541911073065172132021-12-14T08:46:39.231-07:002021-12-14T08:46:39.231-07:00What a fantastic find! You are going to have lots ...What a fantastic find! You are going to have lots of fun with this one. And your cross stitch projects are adorable too.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-70538357717000225142021-12-14T07:28:46.830-07:002021-12-14T07:28:46.830-07:00What a find! I really like the idea of this sale,...What a find! I really like the idea of this sale, I think I will recommend it to my women's club where a lot of the members are "crafty."Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585773626369107567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-83414522574300410432021-12-14T05:36:20.834-07:002021-12-14T05:36:20.834-07:00The Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks are a r...The Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks are a real treasure - enjoy the stitching!<br />Cute cross-stitch projects! I'm admiring all the current cross-stitch activity and staying far away. I did all my cross-stitching in the 80s, thankyouverymuch! ;-)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-70353968725101851082021-12-14T04:58:57.799-07:002021-12-14T04:58:57.799-07:00Oh wow ! Those blocks are super wonderful !! I thi...Oh wow ! Those blocks are super wonderful !! I think the fabrics are circa 1930 yes... and in a good condition !<br />I wish you a Merry Xmas Kyle with all your family !CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-90744816724571195862021-12-14T04:39:04.978-07:002021-12-14T04:39:04.978-07:00What a wonderful pick up at the silent auction. Lo...What a wonderful pick up at the silent auction. Lovely to see them being saved.<br />Beautiful work on the cross stitch pieces. They are perfect for the festive season. Great wok getting them finished in time.Karen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465309380323203551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-73027987936379931622021-12-13T21:23:41.244-07:002021-12-13T21:23:41.244-07:00Wow, those flower garden blocks are gorgeous and t...Wow, those flower garden blocks are gorgeous and they are in good hands now! That's a really nice win-win idea, your group's silent auction. Your cross stitch projects are just so cute. Hope you get some snow! Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-47319994308100318422021-12-13T19:47:53.869-07:002021-12-13T19:47:53.869-07:00Anytime is a good time to start a new quilt. I am ...Anytime is a good time to start a new quilt. I am glad you can make good use of those lovely blocks.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-14972128074262569852021-12-13T17:59:05.159-07:002021-12-13T17:59:05.159-07:00Those GFG blocks are beautiful! How lucky of you ...Those GFG blocks are beautiful! How lucky of you to get them; connecting them should be a great winter project. Your cross stitch projects are great, too! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!gladiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650491174081825382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-7346901444603933422021-12-13T15:40:15.977-07:002021-12-13T15:40:15.977-07:00Those flower garden blocks are gorgeous, well wort...Those flower garden blocks are gorgeous, well worth the time to turn them into a finished treasure! Your other projects are equally lovely. We've had snow several times interspersed with record high temperatures for December. A strange winter indeed. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-71269525200217226862021-12-13T13:51:07.711-07:002021-12-13T13:51:07.711-07:00Those blocks you purchased are amazing. You'r...Those blocks you purchased are amazing. You're going to have fun with those. What a wonderful way to raise money for a good cause.<br />I love Brenda Gervais patterns...I may have one or two started :)<br />Merry Christmas, Kyle. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570549234550398690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-81820597107895383782021-12-13T12:23:02.578-07:002021-12-13T12:23:02.578-07:00Those blocks are wonderful! Love the fussycutting...Those blocks are wonderful! Love the fussycutting. Your cross stitch projects are so great for decorating. Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-67185036650064676052021-12-13T09:27:25.165-07:002021-12-13T09:27:25.165-07:00Kyle maravillosa, divina compra, me encantan esos ...Kyle maravillosa, divina compra, me encantan esos bloques.<br />tus almohadas preciosas.<br />Saludosbelarminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999617223755367241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-60344302194510303632021-12-13T07:31:22.097-07:002021-12-13T07:31:22.097-07:00I have a box of Grandmother's Flower Garden bl...I have a box of Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks. They are not as beautiful as yours. I love you cross stitch projects. No snow here either. Like you I'm hoping for a white Christmas. Hugs Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070492658205505567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-45759721148450302932021-12-13T07:04:05.914-07:002021-12-13T07:04:05.914-07:00Oh, I would have snatched up those blocks too! Ho...Oh, I would have snatched up those blocks too! How lucky you were to get them. Your X-stitching cushions are lovely. It has been awhile since I've done any .... but not in a hurry to start anything, except there are a few kits that can be started ....Rose Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222914515169308269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4135277743789532589.post-32265540103563972042021-12-13T06:19:28.407-07:002021-12-13T06:19:28.407-07:00Swooning over your antique blocks! Will you add to...Swooning over your antique blocks! Will you add to them with blocks of your own? Great X-stitching projects. Love the chenille finish on the basket one. Hope you get snow soon. We opted not to go to the cabin for Christmas this year, so it definitely will not be a white Christmas here.<br /> Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355223017901632989noreply@blogger.com