tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post7024381067830082044..comments2024-03-28T15:05:14.432-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: The Improv. Wheels Quilt Top Finish and A Walk-Throughaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-36050531599152469362017-02-11T13:25:48.757-08:002017-02-11T13:25:48.757-08:00I love everything about this quilt, and I love you...I love everything about this quilt, and I love your attitude! Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719914886573721789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-17274789523948620632017-02-10T15:08:56.816-08:002017-02-10T15:08:56.816-08:00That turned out to be the perfect border for this ...That turned out to be the perfect border for this quilt, making it all come together! Very lovely applique too!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-21493392684796983582017-02-10T14:31:39.964-08:002017-02-10T14:31:39.964-08:00Luuuuurve this quilt!!! The border is perfect for...Luuuuurve this quilt!!! The border is perfect for it and your birdies are so sweet and just right. Such a great finish, Audrey.pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-16558764224954221522017-02-10T10:21:23.083-08:002017-02-10T10:21:23.083-08:00I always leave yours with a smile on my face. Not ...I always leave yours with a smile on my face. Not just because I adore your playful color and pattern placement, but because you clear and honest writing is a joy to read. I too will continue quilt with plebeian pride! Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-7728776319542185852017-02-10T08:58:32.838-08:002017-02-10T08:58:32.838-08:00Love the wheels, birds, colors and border! Your q...Love the wheels, birds, colors and border! Your quilts are always original and delightful! There are no rules! cheers!cspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-9739241103242428472017-02-10T06:05:04.818-08:002017-02-10T06:05:04.818-08:00The quilt is beautiful. Love the little birds. I ...The quilt is beautiful. Love the little birds. I enjoy the way you describe how you "have" to make the quilt into your own style. Keep on quilting!Lynn C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09214803128559321308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-66118952330973996322017-02-10T01:12:23.470-08:002017-02-10T01:12:23.470-08:00Well, Audrey, I think it's a jolly good thing ...Well, Audrey, I think it's a jolly good thing that no one can tell you what to do. Imagine if you'd been 'shamed' into giving up on applique! Or on birds and flowers. I liked this top without the little birds, like it even more with them, and love your fabulous floral border. Carry on, I say!Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-83216580403354958302017-02-09T19:27:07.631-08:002017-02-09T19:27:07.631-08:00I too love this quilt... the border, the birds, th...I too love this quilt... the border, the birds, the blues, & the blue-greens! Sometimes it does take time, but I love that you make what you love! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-39947738498870224362017-02-09T17:30:34.918-08:002017-02-09T17:30:34.918-08:00Doing and making what we love is what quilting is ...Doing and making what we love is what quilting is all about. You definitely did in this quilt. Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-71054890880863329822017-02-09T16:55:22.372-08:002017-02-09T16:55:22.372-08:00I love everything about this quilt! It is definite...I love everything about this quilt! It is definitely an "Audrey" quilt! Your quilts are always just so amazing and full of little surprises, like those little birds. Perfect!<br />All I can say about whoever made that comment about needle turn applique really did not know much about quilting.Rebecca in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150717319142161546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-51493836887353696992017-02-09T14:55:52.020-08:002017-02-09T14:55:52.020-08:00yep, those little birds in their plaid nests are j...yep, those little birds in their plaid nests are just the thing. I am addicted to that feeling when I know my quilt needs something else, or needs a just right border and then... zingo! I think of it, or it wins the audition, and I can't quit looking at it. I Love that feeling. Best ever. Your quilt top wins this viewer's choice.Jane Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491563293700909804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-83614620694941562992017-02-09T13:31:14.390-08:002017-02-09T13:31:14.390-08:00I love how you are true to yourself. If you like ...I love how you are true to yourself. If you like something, if you think certain colors go together, if you want things asymmetrical or spontaneous that's what you do. You don't wait for approval or consent because you are happy with the decisions you have made. I want to be you when I grow up. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-83061881456942857462017-02-09T10:32:55.803-08:002017-02-09T10:32:55.803-08:00Amen! Amen! 9658 Textileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057761946309800682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-79154068706054783332017-02-09T09:40:02.370-08:002017-02-09T09:40:02.370-08:00Needleturn applique is sloppy and childish!?! Wh...Needleturn applique is sloppy and childish!?! What a snobby, ignorant thing to say. Has she seen any antique applique quilts??? She certainly hadn't seen your quilts. I'm glad you didn't listen to her - your birds are delightful and add so much to your quilt. It's fabulous - border and all. Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-61448205778225462582017-02-09T07:45:52.866-08:002017-02-09T07:45:52.866-08:00It's wonderful and perfectly YOU! I think of ...It's wonderful and perfectly YOU! I think of your style as more like folk art, which I absolutely love. Good thing you don't listen to whoever said those things. Who cares what "they" think? Your quilts are there to make YOU happy, no one else.Nifty Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249020129403851346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-4568833337430407702017-02-09T07:25:54.116-08:002017-02-09T07:25:54.116-08:00I agree - make what WE love, not what the marketin...I agree - make what WE love, not what the marketing folks say we "should". Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-30884597079839127372017-02-09T07:12:22.483-08:002017-02-09T07:12:22.483-08:00I liked it before, but now it is way, way better. ...I liked it before, but now it is way, way better. Love the happy birds, love the happy colours, love the applique, and you know I always love florals. Definitely one of my favourites!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-6425220938239327362017-02-09T06:45:19.748-08:002017-02-09T06:45:19.748-08:00This is just delightful! :) Makes me smile :) This is just delightful! :) Makes me smile :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-1432615730897247162017-02-09T05:57:04.892-08:002017-02-09T05:57:04.892-08:00Love your floral borders--and those little birds a...Love your floral borders--and those little birds add just the right individual touch to make it your own...your intuition was right on...hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-66054004139834912592017-02-09T05:39:36.495-08:002017-02-09T05:39:36.495-08:00hey if florals work for you go for it!! I think th...hey if florals work for you go for it!! I think they look good in this quilt. I'm not a fan of florals but I do like them in some quilts when I see them but I can't get them to work for me. I like the addition of the birds - those big spaces sometimes need to be "finished"!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-3122228883093074282017-02-09T05:13:22.863-08:002017-02-09T05:13:22.863-08:00*the quilts that we love *the quilts that we love Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-52933578817684650352017-02-09T05:12:47.239-08:002017-02-09T05:12:47.239-08:00The birdies are just the thing - and great choice ...The birdies are just the thing - and great choice of border. I admire your persistence in trying this and that to get your quilt truly finished the way you want. And I really agree with your philosophy - let's just all make we love! Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-62840971006521579572017-02-09T03:29:14.527-08:002017-02-09T03:29:14.527-08:00All I can think of is...big wheels keep on turning...All I can think of is...big wheels keep on turning; proud Audrey keep on churning!<br /><br />I'm glad you added something (perfect) in those white areas around your wheels because my eyes were drawn right to those blank spaces on the last pic I saw of that quilt. Love the birdie solution. <br /><br />And who doesn't love flowers anywhere? Sweet and romantic!<br /><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-58877824314984495892017-02-09T03:00:14.602-08:002017-02-09T03:00:14.602-08:00I love the tiny birds and the idea with the rounde...I love the tiny birds and the idea with the rounded corners is simply great!<br />I love the wheels!<br />And the quilt is gor-geous!! 👏👏<br />Best wishes!helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468166160059541398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-9758877647349735062017-02-08T23:03:28.302-08:002017-02-08T23:03:28.302-08:00Glad you followed your heart. This fun quilt look...Glad you followed your heart. This fun quilt looks very "you". I can see where those white areas would be bothersome. They're a little too stark. Your birds are a super solution. And I like that "clashy" blue, it livens up the other colors!<br /><br />And I totally agree with Gayle!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498453213057487052noreply@blogger.com