tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post6318489084013910014..comments2024-03-27T17:43:47.227-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: The Courage to Feel Creative: Taking Control of Your Quilts, Part #2audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-39253668752225073252017-01-11T04:06:19.832-08:002017-01-11T04:06:19.832-08:00Just love this post, it is inspiring. GreetingsJust love this post, it is inspiring. GreetingsKleine Vingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345891699100528415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-41494942139070536552015-12-11T03:41:14.701-08:002015-12-11T03:41:14.701-08:00An early quilt I made, as a wedding gift, I made f...An early quilt I made, as a wedding gift, I made from a picture. The funny thing about it was later I realized the original was a minature and I made a full size quilt. gi quilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568913943108153997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-28961341040455436792013-07-29T22:17:03.862-07:002013-07-29T22:17:03.862-07:00such an important thought: "one area at a ti...such an important thought: "one area at a time as we get to it".<br />because one part of a quilt 'informs' the next part of what may or may not work. i find that if i work too far ahead in my creative efforts i lose touch with the work and the additions and/or changes don't have the same energy. in the end i won't be as satisfied with my finished quilt/project. i also find that this process can't be rushed. if i don't know just what i should be doing next then i have learned to set it aside and go on to something else that is whispering to me . . . ends up being a lot of WIP's but i'm okay with that.<br /><br />so many great ideas for creative thinking while quilting.<br />once again i have enjoyed seeing your examples.<br /><br />:-)<br />libbyQlibbyquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360109482795842401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-41676347740257094052013-07-28T20:24:42.909-07:002013-07-28T20:24:42.909-07:00I especially like your statement that "making...I especially like your statement that "making a change that ends up causing unforeseen problems forces us to find a creative solution, so it's really not something to fear!" Creativity leads to (unexpected) creativity. Letting yourself go where you want, and working through the surprises. Great post. Beth Karesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461449002277391095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-3779503911619610572013-07-28T13:47:11.629-07:002013-07-28T13:47:11.629-07:00It's a funny thing, I've recently been cha...It's a funny thing, I've recently been challenging myself to slow down and read quilt patterns properly. I'm such a visual person I usually just look at the picture, get a few measurements and go from there. I don't think I've ever made a quilt exactly to a pattern, I'm often changing them to match a scale of a print or fit a purpose, eg a bed size from a cot size.Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-43659561880951164852013-07-28T07:42:25.790-07:002013-07-28T07:42:25.790-07:00Audrey, I'm going to print that list and put i...Audrey, I'm going to print that list and put it in the front page of my "idea" notebook.<br /><br />I adore your quilt with the light blue sashing and oversize applique, btw. Was that blue sashing "your" change? Brilliant. <br /><br />Now the problem with your theory is, if you let the quilt dictate what it wants, you may end up with something so totally different from the original plan (for instance a bed quilt rather than a lap quilt or throw) that you have to start over again and make another quilt! Not that that's a bad thing.... seriously, I think its wise -liberating, actually - to listen to that little niggling little thought when viewing your incomplete quilt, which is the quilt telling you what alternate direction it might want to go. You never know what delightful surprises you might end up with.<br /><br />Please keep going this thread, Audrey. I see a book in the works! Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926328455712508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-34454327736960624922013-07-26T12:34:48.486-07:002013-07-26T12:34:48.486-07:00The asymmetrical design choices are splendid. The asymmetrical design choices are splendid. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-15852760776970977852013-07-26T12:00:41.793-07:002013-07-26T12:00:41.793-07:00Your thoughts are great ideas to think about. Con...Your thoughts are great ideas to think about. Considering the " what if" is a simple way to add your own personality to any quilt.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-1903596884069704352013-07-26T08:47:16.360-07:002013-07-26T08:47:16.360-07:00Thanks for listing so many helpful ways to tap int...Thanks for listing so many helpful ways to tap into your own creativity! It's like instructions for improvising on a recipe and making it your own. I LOVE your triangle quilt!!Nifty Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249020129403851346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-72782671209025082292013-07-25T22:20:53.498-07:002013-07-25T22:20:53.498-07:00You are showing some yummy pictures! And it is lov...You are showing some yummy pictures! And it is lovely to read your thoughts on creating them!Jane in Cumbriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996124683834447635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-70581595894686462802013-07-25T19:21:13.840-07:002013-07-25T19:21:13.840-07:00I've read your post a few times, trying to abs...I've read your post a few times, trying to absorb everything you suggest. Each time I pick up something different. I love how you've experimented with your quilts and done so very successfully. Thanks for the tips on borders - something I really need to work on. You saved the best for last - making quilts that make us happy! Take care, ByrdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-76340185092092770552013-07-25T18:48:38.218-07:002013-07-25T18:48:38.218-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sophia Solanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824470926555702597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-16783351040053218412013-07-25T14:30:07.306-07:002013-07-25T14:30:07.306-07:00Great ideas for mixing it up and taking some risks...Great ideas for mixing it up and taking some risks with our craft! Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-87714578789179629052013-07-25T12:14:03.652-07:002013-07-25T12:14:03.652-07:00Just brilliant ...so much to reflect on!Just brilliant ...so much to reflect on!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.com