tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post3233587892609809712..comments2024-03-28T15:05:14.432-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: The Mind Bending Patchwork Doodleaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-58015785137934952022017-06-15T04:02:10.246-07:002017-06-15T04:02:10.246-07:00I have to say...if I saw that book exercise I woul...I have to say...if I saw that book exercise I would skip doodling! I like nothing about it. Now...yours...at first when I saw the rectangles and four patches on your design wall I thought ewwwwww, yuck. But as I kept looking at the picture I was drawn to that yellow fabric. Now when I see your final doodling I have to say I like your doodling far better than the books! Now just to doodle quilt it! Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-61468524459696964092017-06-13T07:51:11.852-07:002017-06-13T07:51:11.852-07:00I admit it took me a while to get my head around t...I admit it took me a while to get my head around this quilt, and the original process. I've realized that's because I was being too serious, and really, this quilt is about play. It feels lighthearted, so no wonder your daughter has claimed it! Great finish, and very inspiring! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-26575738113866094342017-06-12T22:11:39.331-07:002017-06-12T22:11:39.331-07:00It's a great improv quilt, Audrey and testamen...It's a great improv quilt, Audrey and testament to its success is that your daughter has laid claim to it! Congratulation!pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-84183205559323523672017-06-12T12:43:33.158-07:002017-06-12T12:43:33.158-07:00Nice top, and how great your daughter wants it! Mi...Nice top, and how great your daughter wants it! Might have to move it up in the quilting queue.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-54906928934107112302017-06-12T10:53:18.354-07:002017-06-12T10:53:18.354-07:00If you like the quilt top that you made, then all ...If you like the quilt top that you made, then all is right with the universe. Just because the photos in the book look a certain way doesn't mean your work has to look like those photos. Good for you for understanding your own style.Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-25856558477508954062017-06-11T08:46:44.203-07:002017-06-11T08:46:44.203-07:00Brilliant writing about the process! Thanks for sh...Brilliant writing about the process! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and letting us know we are not alone in dealing with the insecurities and struggles.<br />Personal + unique = creativity!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-42548011850290548542017-06-11T03:59:28.111-07:002017-06-11T03:59:28.111-07:00Not sure why, but I always tend to first look for ...Not sure why, but I always tend to first look for the 'picture' in your quilt tops, and this one is no exception. In fact the central flowers in a windowbox literally jumps out of especially that first photo in the sunlight. And the other commenters are right, this one has that unique Audrey stamp on it! It is so bright and cheerful no wonder your daughter has laid claim to it. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-3522821694695621452017-06-10T18:54:40.485-07:002017-06-10T18:54:40.485-07:00Love the happy colours, so bright and cheery. The ...Love the happy colours, so bright and cheery. The colours and the flowers in the center make it so inviting. Loved reading about your process including your fears. Beautiful finish!! Congrats!eloidastitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08437690599456509112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-82090422906586462702017-06-10T17:57:09.973-07:002017-06-10T17:57:09.973-07:00What a lovely quilt!!!What a lovely quilt!!!Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273989691509008125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-843167853814401822017-06-10T16:22:38.836-07:002017-06-10T16:22:38.836-07:00I enjoyed reading this post, it's so interesti...I enjoyed reading this post, it's so interesting following along with you on your improv journey! And a great result! I still struggle with improv, can't seem to get past simple 'coin' layouts really, and I too stay away from the all-solids look! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-30444521304943659872017-06-10T13:53:34.370-07:002017-06-10T13:53:34.370-07:00"finish more than I start goal" I'v..."finish more than I start goal" I've tried to do that in the past and so far this year I'm winning. You're quilt top turned out great! It's always fun to hear about the creative process. What a bonus that someone else likes it beside you. My kids usually crinkle their noses and force a smile at my creations. They just don't get what I'm trying to do - sigh~Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-60133425509368246052017-06-10T13:38:43.729-07:002017-06-10T13:38:43.729-07:00It looks wonderful, Audrey! I like everything abou...It looks wonderful, Audrey! I like everything about this quilt, including the story of its coming about and your process. The colors are lovely, and I especially like that outer border of log cabin blocks. Beautiful!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-16279990220020204252017-06-10T13:08:03.634-07:002017-06-10T13:08:03.634-07:00I am very much enjoying your reflections on your q...I am very much enjoying your reflections on your quilting at the moment as you try pushing your boundaries a bit. I love that in the middle of all the experiment and moments of doubt you still manage to produce quilts that only you could make, proper Audrey quilts. I am also interested in what you say about working with prints; I agree to some extent but tend to think it is an advantage rather than a disadvantage.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-83258407214546597082017-06-10T12:50:39.532-07:002017-06-10T12:50:39.532-07:00That top turned out great. What an interesting and...That top turned out great. What an interesting and OOAK top that has your personality. And to think it started out as such an ugly duckling. Good for you, to stick with it. I must check out this book. We only grow as artists by putting ourselves out there. I agree with Diane, above, thanks for sharing your journey.Jane Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491563293700909804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-40376602567368437382017-06-10T12:39:09.224-07:002017-06-10T12:39:09.224-07:00I think it takes a sixth sense to do true improve,...I think it takes a sixth sense to do true improve, which I clearly dont have. <br />Its nice to see you are having sucess with this, Audrey! Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926328455712508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-47081287937800735302017-06-10T11:42:57.665-07:002017-06-10T11:42:57.665-07:00I applaud you for following your creative thoughts...I applaud you for following your creative thoughts. I don't know that the improv is for me. Well, maybe a tiny bit of it but I am so drawn to what is already ou there in applique patterns. I am more traditional with a swing to the prim side of it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-73899356066590601512017-06-10T07:50:22.084-07:002017-06-10T07:50:22.084-07:00First I must say that it definitely does NOT look ...First I must say that it definitely does NOT look stupid, so forget that idea! And second, it wasn't supposed to look like the quilt in the book. That was the whole point of the exercise, wasn't it? So put away the self doubt and just embrace it as a success! I think it screams 'Audrey' and that's a win in my opinion. Love how you share the whole sordid journey though, thanks for that. :)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-56998605307839266372017-06-10T07:48:35.025-07:002017-06-10T07:48:35.025-07:00Turned out beautiful, and interesting. I love this...Turned out beautiful, and interesting. I love this improv. quilts. So much more character!!Ada Plouvier-Kopitopoulouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006116169229010487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-6236244763853883662017-06-10T06:08:44.826-07:002017-06-10T06:08:44.826-07:00This improv thing is really working! I must admit ...This improv thing is really working! I must admit when I first saw the row of green and yellow on your design wall (way back when) I thought Audrey has gone off the deep end. Where did this come from? But, once again you have amazed me at how you have created a masterpiece! I'm going to go pull some fabrics and play! Thanks!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-11451867448326578812017-06-10T05:47:43.168-07:002017-06-10T05:47:43.168-07:00Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Given that you a...Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Given that you already have a 'taker' for the finished quilt, I'd say your improv adventure is a great success.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-1824135972300980982017-06-10T05:10:50.140-07:002017-06-10T05:10:50.140-07:00I wouldn't do improv it is not for me, I need ...I wouldn't do improv it is not for me, I need to know what a quilt will look like - that is why I do not do mystery's either - good luck to you!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-6782491282950866172017-06-10T04:43:44.812-07:002017-06-10T04:43:44.812-07:00I also find improv hard--even the choice of fabric...I also find improv hard--even the choice of fabrics ahead of time seems to push me into the "unknown". I am prone to picking two or three fabrics and then stash diving for the rest as I go...not always a good thing (see my "drawer of shame" lol). <br />I am reading Sherri's book, too and have begun a few things--BRAVO to you for seeing one through and improving this piece...since I also use mostly print fabrics, I find these quilt "maps" difficult to follow--will keep on "keeping on" though...<br />I think your piece came out amazingly well--I especially like that row of appliqued flowers --they say "Audrey" to me ;)))<br />hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-1840873113058324632017-06-10T00:28:19.185-07:002017-06-10T00:28:19.185-07:00I like the way you have gone with this quilt, it i...I like the way you have gone with this quilt, it is still you and not a copy of one in the book. I find improv very hard, started with the first chapter of the book you have used but not finished and a little stuck. I think of adding something else to get some progress. But then it goes away from the first chapter.. Have to think a little more and maybe get inspired by your improv quilts! I really like how they end up and your stories how they grow and develop. Kleine Vingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345891699100528415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-15406678745309901402017-06-09T23:42:30.181-07:002017-06-09T23:42:30.181-07:00what a great quilt you have made here and a one of...what a great quilt you have made here and a one off congratulations, so interesting reading about it too. Think I might just have to check the book outmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.com