tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post3304201228987761847..comments2024-03-27T17:43:47.227-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: Hey Grandma! A Finished Quilt Topaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-2498452067186495742017-12-03T16:53:55.023-08:002017-12-03T16:53:55.023-08:00Happy that the drama was able to be resolved witho...Happy that the drama was able to be resolved without the water damage from the fire department AND that everyone is okay. LOVE that hot pink sashing - congratulations!!!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-35771256512907795452017-11-30T18:22:18.060-08:002017-11-30T18:22:18.060-08:00Hey, Grandma is wonderful. That little border of ...Hey, Grandma is wonderful. That little border of hot pink gave just enough separation to let every part work together. How scary with the smoke! Glad your family is okay and the fix wasn't too bad. Deep breath.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-66691289681644976702017-11-30T15:59:12.014-08:002017-11-30T15:59:12.014-08:00Wow! My thoughts are about that smoke smell! That ...Wow! My thoughts are about that smoke smell! That had to have been extremely unsettling! As if you guys haven't had enough of smoke and fire! My heart was racing when you were describing it!!<br />Well, your improv quilt turned out very nice and I like it with and without the skinny pink border. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-54400722223814995222017-11-30T12:20:40.770-08:002017-11-30T12:20:40.770-08:00So glad the smoke situation wasn't too bad, ve...So glad the smoke situation wasn't too bad, very scary! And what a wonderful result with 'hey grandma', that little bit of pink is perfect! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-14409997361733306772017-11-30T09:24:38.382-08:002017-11-30T09:24:38.382-08:00Whew, glad to hear the source of the smoke was fou...Whew, glad to hear the source of the smoke was found and solved! This quilt is just plain FUN with so much color and movement and variety. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-77986032785997460562017-11-30T09:01:48.359-08:002017-11-30T09:01:48.359-08:00The pink border and your endless mountains blocks ...The pink border and your endless mountains blocks finished this off perfectly. Love it (no surprise). I've been thinking that I need to pick up one of Sujata Shah's books (or maybe Santa needs to pick one up for me). Is there one that you would recommend?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-46042089398193078812017-11-30T06:53:35.214-08:002017-11-30T06:53:35.214-08:00Your quilt top looks great and I think the hot pin...Your quilt top looks great and I think the hot pink sashing works perfectly.<br /><br />Thankfully your sister woke up to warn of the smoke before a disaster took place. This is a good reminder to make sure that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors (all with fresh batteries) are placed on every level of our homes.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826354433338717185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-9514919315111267732017-11-29T19:24:14.389-08:002017-11-29T19:24:14.389-08:00Wow! That does sound like quite the excitement. So...Wow! That does sound like quite the excitement. So glad you were able to figure out the cause of the smoke and get it fixed quickly and inexpensively. That quilt is gorgeous! I love all the greens!Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-65957589864113149782017-11-29T13:20:14.555-08:002017-11-29T13:20:14.555-08:00It's amazing to see how that little strip of p...It's amazing to see how that little strip of pink transformed the quilt. I like that wedgy border too.<br /><br />And what a scare to smell smoke. Glad all was resolved. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-69364742912507515422017-11-29T11:02:41.055-08:002017-11-29T11:02:41.055-08:00Oh, the possibility of fire is SO scary! I'm g...Oh, the possibility of fire is SO scary! I'm glad it turned out to be minor and easily fixed.<br /><br />I'm also glad a thin border was an easy fix for the border issue. I know how disappointing it can be when pieces look better before sewing than after. I put a small flange around some blocks in my latest flimsy for exactly that reason. Not what I originally envisioned, but hey, it worked :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-66460287367243216792017-11-29T08:43:52.371-08:002017-11-29T08:43:52.371-08:00The pink border is exactly right; it's amazing...The pink border is exactly right; it's amazing what a difference it has made to the whole top. I'm glad that fire didn't cause any substantial damage.Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395982229464502358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-36214277354299879102017-11-29T08:36:34.987-08:002017-11-29T08:36:34.987-08:00That hot pink border adds just the right amount of...That hot pink border adds just the right amount of zip. Your top looks great now - so interesting to see the before and after with that border. So glad the smoke issue was fairly easily fixed!! Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-58590805977138314762017-11-29T08:22:01.436-08:002017-11-29T08:22:01.436-08:00Those endless mountains are excellent, aren't ...Those endless mountains are excellent, aren't they? I love the way this turned out, and I like the wide range of values in the border too. And of course, I like the green!<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to get things resolved quickly on Thanksgiving. It sounds like there was some smart problem solving happening!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-67179562401172158292017-11-29T08:04:06.730-08:002017-11-29T08:04:06.730-08:00As usual, you've packed a lot into your post. ...As usual, you've packed a lot into your post. So glad your family and house are well, that you had an HVAC person near to hand. Although we traveled around to see family, having everyone together is better.<br />My mother and I both love that ugly, acid green. It's genetic. But when you show your photos I can see the problem. That narrow hot pink resolves it. I would have thought about a very dark green/brown/purple as that skinny border. It's so educational and interesting to see how we work out our difficulties.<br />I wanted my spiky triangles but now like your wedges better. And Sujata's method is perfect (easy, fun, fabric-conserving) when you've chosen the colors and stick with them! <br />We must have a similar problem with quilt photos. My colors look right in small pictures but change oddly in large ones. I'm trying to figure out where I can take photos outside. <br />Thanks for joining in so fearlessly and linking up again with AHIQ.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-41314626166874523812017-11-29T07:01:42.947-08:002017-11-29T07:01:42.947-08:00What a delightful quilt! It looks vintage and mod...What a delightful quilt! It looks vintage and modern at the same time, which I think is a great combination. One of the other comments mentions the magic of the skinny pink border--it is just perfect! I could not believe the difference between the photo without the pink and the one with it. And thank goodness the smoke issue had a 'happy' ending. Your sister is the hero of the event!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719914886573721789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-56198120938858334872017-11-29T06:58:02.469-08:002017-11-29T06:58:02.469-08:00I'm so glad that a major crisis was averted wi...I'm so glad that a major crisis was averted with the smoke in the house. How scary that must have been! Well, your quilt top is lovely, Audrey! I like everything about it!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-65336554743709495812017-11-29T06:02:55.571-08:002017-11-29T06:02:55.571-08:00you have had more than enough of smoke/fire to dea...you have had more than enough of smoke/fire to deal with - so glad the problem was solved and the smoke out of the house - and with company also - well I guess that was more people to find the cause.<br />the quilt is a terrific use of the stash!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-14421999913783715532017-11-29T04:54:52.458-08:002017-11-29T04:54:52.458-08:00What a nightmare and on thanksgiving morning, too....What a nightmare and on thanksgiving morning, too. i can see why you were exhausted after that scenario! Happy that everyone was safe and your problem was fixed....<br />I do like how this one finished...those little chubby flowers are so darn cute--nice job on that border...hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-21664066092151785992017-11-29T03:53:20.808-08:002017-11-29T03:53:20.808-08:00Wow! So glad the electrical problem was discovered...Wow! So glad the electrical problem was discovered when it was and that your house is OK. Truly made for a perfect Thanksgiving moment! And no, it is perfectly OK to admit that you were glad that the "big occasions" occurred at your mother's house!<br /><br />As usual, your quilt turned out beautifully! I love the applique blocks in Hey Grandma and the border(s) finished her off perfectly! I think I need to read up on Sujata Shah ...Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-92011597485592208442017-11-29T01:41:10.208-08:002017-11-29T01:41:10.208-08:00Oh no! I think you have had enough fire anxiety fo...Oh no! I think you have had enough fire anxiety for any one lifetime! So happy it wasn't serious this time. Hey Grandma is sensational! That exrta pink really did the trick to soften the wild blue. I especially love the appliqué in this one. Thanksgiving day is the one day of the year where I know I won't have a needle in my dishpan hands. It is worth it though as we always have fun with family. Sorry to hear you have run out of your sour greens. You have a knack for making them sing!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-53412928167495048752017-11-29T00:38:20.787-08:002017-11-29T00:38:20.787-08:00Thanks, too, for linking it up with AHIQ!Thanks, too, for linking it up with AHIQ!Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-85907909696138578682017-11-29T00:37:58.301-08:002017-11-29T00:37:58.301-08:00I'm glad you found, and fixed, the source of t...I'm glad you found, and fixed, the source of the smoke before serious damage was done! Your pink sashing definitely makes a difference to how the border sits with the rest of the quilt and you've used some very strong prints but managed to stop them from taking over the whole show, which is very clever. Unlike your son I love 'ugly' greens, so this is right up my street.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-22336954641106452632017-11-28T22:59:02.050-08:002017-11-28T22:59:02.050-08:00Funny that such a small pink sashing can make such...Funny that such a small pink sashing can make such a difference. I'm so glad that you have found the problem with the smell quickly, it can be so scarry to smell something burned and not knowing where it comes from. Warm greetingsKleine Vingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345891699100528415noreply@blogger.com