tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post96349766027764616..comments2024-03-28T12:55:58.327-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: Playing With Fabricaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-26198909210142508472020-05-02T22:04:38.123-07:002020-05-02T22:04:38.123-07:00Old no longer loved fabrics can be made into rag r...Old no longer loved fabrics can be made into rag rugs... I watched a you tube video on how to make the loom the other day, great way to use up the WHAT was I THINKING fabrics from long ago. Or make those wrapped clothesline bowls. QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-7143595160962233502020-05-02T15:52:03.671-07:002020-05-02T15:52:03.671-07:00What a beautiful quilt being made out of your spar...What a beautiful quilt being made out of your spare parts, and I love your name for the quilt! I'm a fan of pieced backing Audrey, sometimes I have used two or three fabrics, especially for colourful children's quilts. You're going to be spending some time adding those piles of fabric into your stash - good luck, I always find it takes quite some time.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-63717391679788894192020-05-02T13:17:09.330-07:002020-05-02T13:17:09.330-07:00I wish I would do that and actually know what I ha...I wish I would do that and actually know what I have!<br />I am getting some air into the stash pulling pieces for mask making, so a little progress is better than no progress!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-71026675403363605922020-05-01T17:54:33.216-07:002020-05-01T17:54:33.216-07:00I think it's very freeing to cull fabrics once...I think it's very freeing to cull fabrics once and for all. I did a huge "kon marie" fabric purge around 2012 and never looked back. I too love pulling stacks for potential projects! You always create inventive beautiful unique quilts - so fun to see. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-7515547681958974362020-05-01T15:00:27.958-07:002020-05-01T15:00:27.958-07:00What a lovely orphan block quilt. You are definite...What a lovely orphan block quilt. You are definitely a Maker and then some. I need to follow your example and piece a bunch of backings to have at the ready as well as piece together some batting. Piecing backings seems to be a big chore to me. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-73488989828321290572020-05-01T07:21:34.844-07:002020-05-01T07:21:34.844-07:00It was so much fun, following you around as you to...It was so much fun, following you around as you told us about your creative process. Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719914886573721789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-66063160743528973052020-04-30T22:40:55.290-07:002020-04-30T22:40:55.290-07:00Seventeen quilt backs ?! You've been very prod...Seventeen quilt backs ?! You've been very productive Audrey ! Does it mean you have the same number of projects in progress ?Sophie Zaugghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596754883237566632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-53072446715370083072020-04-30T19:50:10.206-07:002020-04-30T19:50:10.206-07:00That’s been very productive! I’ve made a few quil...That’s been very productive! I’ve made a few quilt backs from “now-unloved” fabrics and it is very satisfying. Loving the new stacks!pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-35870975976660178602020-04-30T13:25:31.876-07:002020-04-30T13:25:31.876-07:00So much fun to see your fabric and especially your...So much fun to see your fabric and especially your newly inspired stacks. There's so much potential in those stacks. You were really on a roll with those 17 backings, my goodness. I bet it's satisfying to know you don't have to worry about backings for a couple of years.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-29367249304606871862020-04-30T07:39:00.517-07:002020-04-30T07:39:00.517-07:00Love the orphan block quilt! That's a lot of b...Love the orphan block quilt! That's a lot of backings. That isn't one of my favorite things to do, but I don't fret too much about it. <br />Uh, hello? I see some terrific fabric in your "junk" pile!!! LOLLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-41566503911757930652020-04-30T05:39:01.473-07:002020-04-30T05:39:01.473-07:00wow - so many backs. I never piece my backs like ...wow - so many backs. I never piece my backs like that - I'm too lazy also I don't want to quilt through so many seams. I have so many canvas cubes filled with fabric I could probably make some like that but most of my fabric pieces are less than one yard and actually most are fat quarters to half yardKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-89378060059027263452020-04-30T03:55:28.557-07:002020-04-30T03:55:28.557-07:00You have have some delightful color combos waiting...You have have some delightful color combos waiting for some inspiration and play time. I recognize that one blue stripe. I used to have some and used it in some of my prim quilts. I like that shade of blue.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-25746698472333110472020-04-30T03:44:44.024-07:002020-04-30T03:44:44.024-07:00I am a Maker uses the orphan blocks perfectly and ...I am a Maker uses the orphan blocks perfectly and transfers unwanted into success. I've made backs like yours most of my life although I don't always bother to match the colors with the front. Currently I'm using larger pieces and finding it much easier. Like you, purchasing backs from the clearance table helps extend my quilting dollars. But that can backfire if I purchase too much. Then I don't want to "waste" it on a quilt that doesn't require as much yardage and the pout when it's not enough for another. Sigh.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-50986612434919005802020-04-30T03:38:21.102-07:002020-04-30T03:38:21.102-07:00I love everything about this quilt in the hoop, es...I love everything about this quilt in the hoop, especially the name! Orphan block quilts are always my favorites and this one is sensational. It must feel good to have all those backs prepped and ready. Hope you get lots more fabric play today!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-32984398276294126592020-04-29T21:39:59.094-07:002020-04-29T21:39:59.094-07:00Not interesting? Your quilt with your statement &#...Not interesting? Your quilt with your statement 'I am a Maker' that's interesting and the piles of fabrics you have gathered are interesting....I look forward to seeing what becomes of those fabrics you have married up together.Jenny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021041535762298271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-60425010022215606002020-04-29T17:03:34.385-07:002020-04-29T17:03:34.385-07:00You've got enough backings there to keep you g...You've got enough backings there to keep you going for a long while. I do love how you put them together plus the fact that you're using otherwise unused fabrics from your stash. Happy stitching :)Anorina @SameliasMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-43672402691408346292020-04-29T16:45:05.039-07:002020-04-29T16:45:05.039-07:00I so completely get your process! I don't thi...I so completely get your process! I don't think your backs are blasé - pieced backs are my favorites (although once and a while I do use a single large piece if I have one). Hooray for putting those no-longer-wanted fabrics in a bag away from your stash. Happy hand stitching - I am a Maker is one of my favorites.Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-9251536079333813702020-04-29T15:58:15.980-07:002020-04-29T15:58:15.980-07:00I love your "spare parts" quilt--I am in...I love your "spare parts" quilt--I am inspired to turn out my "drawer of shame" and just sew them all together...yours seem to have been in really nice colors...mine, not so much I am afraid...<br />~ ~ ~ waving in the recliner while hand quilting JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-34662206485657516342020-04-29T15:52:01.368-07:002020-04-29T15:52:01.368-07:00The backs of my quilts often look like yours. What...The backs of my quilts often look like yours. Whatever goes but the kitchen sink. Wish I was your neighbour so I could go and grab that big kitchen bag of fabric at your curb, lol. ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-1283523540475669872020-04-29T15:39:13.334-07:002020-04-29T15:39:13.334-07:00I am sure you will find a home for all the fabric ...I am sure you will find a home for all the fabric you are letting go. Since the place where I work asked me to make masks and it took 2 1/2 weeks to get black fabric they wanted me to use, I went thru my stash and made masks out of all that fabric that I knew I would be glad to let go. I have used up 45 yards of fabric! The scary part is how much I still have! LOL!!patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-89307558545320255342020-04-29T15:34:49.312-07:002020-04-29T15:34:49.312-07:00i love your quilt and it's serendipitous feel....i love your quilt and it's serendipitous feel...a simple statement that is a clear definition of who you are...very nicecityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.com