tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post8414660068097353146..comments2024-03-28T06:20:47.805-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: Clearing the Old Adhoc. Improv. Projects Out of the Wayaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-12385928027363797232019-01-19T06:17:36.927-08:002019-01-19T06:17:36.927-08:00This project reminds me of Anna Williams' work...This project reminds me of Anna Williams' work. Here is one, as posted by Barbara Brackman.<br />http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/2010/07/anna-williams-and-inspiration.htmlMelanie McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495776354219244256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-29459468487541850812019-01-14T11:56:45.197-08:002019-01-14T11:56:45.197-08:00Love your quilt!Love your quilt!QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-12185617520451339362019-01-13T22:58:36.020-08:002019-01-13T22:58:36.020-08:00Oh I do love your beautiful Playing with Scale qui...Oh I do love your beautiful Playing with Scale quilt, and yes, the two applique additions are the 'icing on the cake' for this quilt.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-62871764778251635402019-01-13T12:50:01.868-08:002019-01-13T12:50:01.868-08:00Make what you love. If your heart is happy when yo...Make what you love. If your heart is happy when you are stitching, then its all good. I just signed up for a six month project, and although I will be using someone elses patterns/techniques, I'm learning and loving the outcomes. But I still have my hand quilting and EPP and, and, and..... going on. You get my drift. Sew with abandon, I love your style, your finishes, your hand stitches.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-56073362559626720202019-01-13T12:25:49.815-08:002019-01-13T12:25:49.815-08:00It's always good to try new things, but not ev...It's always good to try new things, but not everything suits everyone. I took an improv class and enjoyed it while I was there, but when I got home, I realised it's not my natural style and I would never finish the piece. I have other WIPS I"m more excited about. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party. Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199266373220519690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-64233947427304647942019-01-13T10:39:11.349-08:002019-01-13T10:39:11.349-08:00What an interesting post and you have really got m...What an interesting post and you have really got me thinking about what I like/don't like. Do you think that the fact lots of people work only with solids might have something to do with it? I think this often creates work with a harder edge to it. I like your Playing with Scale top a lot and it definitely feels like you.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-65227577826779066792019-01-13T08:50:52.009-08:002019-01-13T08:50:52.009-08:00So much fun to hear your thoughts. I'm strugg...So much fun to hear your thoughts. I'm struggling with the improv process. I guess I'm a tried and true "Rule Follower". But, I'm trying to relax a little. The striped quilt top makes my eyes scan the whole area, making sure I don't miss anythingRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-50282946166439297992019-01-12T20:05:45.842-08:002019-01-12T20:05:45.842-08:00Interesting piece....the one with "Turn right...Interesting piece....the one with "Turn right where the pink house burned" one.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-20556615097835758782019-01-12T13:10:54.533-08:002019-01-12T13:10:54.533-08:00Your style sense makes my heart sing :)Your style sense makes my heart sing :)Dyannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236986019393261975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-35426057273759660832019-01-12T12:14:11.616-08:002019-01-12T12:14:11.616-08:00To each his own.
To be honest with you I don'...To each his own. <br /><br />To be honest with you I don't know what quilts were rejected or selected for Quiltcon. I also don't know about Quiltmania. <br /><br />Your latest quilt shouts "Spring Has Sprung". I wish. It's been snowing all day. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-50112972552309707862019-01-12T07:06:51.553-08:002019-01-12T07:06:51.553-08:00Our quilts should make us happy no matter what sty...Our quilts should make us happy no matter what style or direction we take or colors we love. If not, we did something wrong. Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-84488571841066670852019-01-12T05:58:16.613-08:002019-01-12T05:58:16.613-08:00You always make me think. Here's the new thoug...You always make me think. Here's the new thought: improv METHOD and improv STYLE are 2 different things. Yeah, obvious when you write it out, huh? I almost always work with an improv method, as you describe: "Most of my quilting efforts do fall underneath the umbrella of 'improv.' {working in an unscripted manner and working successfully to resolve any/all issues that come up, etc. etc.}." But very very little of my work is in an "improv style." Much of what we see as "modern improv" leaves me cold. It looks contrived, and/or it just isn't very good from a design standpoint. OTOH, antique quilts that were made in a make-it-work way are charming and fascinating. Oh! look, she used this funky print here instead of the plainer navy print -- did she run out? Huh, funny, this block is completely different from all the rest! THOSE quilts suggest stories, a reason to think about them more. Anyone, in any method or style of making who can make quilts that tell stories is doing something fabulous and admirable. That's why badly made quilts can be just as great as technically perfect quilts. :) More things to think about. Thanks as always. Melanie McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495776354219244256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-46454637288431815612019-01-12T05:33:27.982-08:002019-01-12T05:33:27.982-08:00Love the lettering on your medallion quilt! I'...Love the lettering on your medallion quilt! I'm with you, I often like the non-winners better than the winners. <br />Yay for making quilts that make us happyBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-85584724247139703912019-01-12T01:05:26.069-08:002019-01-12T01:05:26.069-08:00The playing with scale 2 quilt is beautifull, i li...The playing with scale 2 quilt is beautifull, i like the colours and design. I have started one improv project but got stuck, I find it very difficult. Maybe I'm more of a quiltmania type. Warm greetingsKleine Vingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345891699100528415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-46058115429149593832019-01-11T19:35:40.888-08:002019-01-11T19:35:40.888-08:00You are not alone in your thinking regarding the q...You are not alone in your thinking regarding the quilt con winners v the rejects and the whole modern scene. What I love most about quilting is that there is so much room for all of us to make what speaks to our souls -- so I make what makes me happy and applaud others who do the same without regard to labels or categories. I love your work and the way you share your process!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-29551027745769906392019-01-11T16:16:50.345-08:002019-01-11T16:16:50.345-08:00I have not been able to get into the modern quilt ...I have not been able to get into the modern quilt scene - it just isn't for me, I have made a couple that are "modern" but I don't care for them as much as my older fashion utility scrappy quilts - I love medallions and the Australian/Quiltmania quilts tooKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com