tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post659174872915769226..comments2024-03-27T06:51:54.325-07:00Comments on The Constant Quilter: Pot Luck on Parade!Wendy Caton Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-8096171625762254462016-12-25T20:10:59.730-08:002016-12-25T20:10:59.730-08:00I think your pictures are great just like they are...I think your pictures are great just like they are. I always apologize for my pictures when I take them with my mauve/raspberry carpeting in the background. Nothing looks good next to that carpeting. Someday I'll get around to replacing it. It's a case of "if it's not broke don't fix it" because there is still a lot of wear in the carpet. I trim the backing off of my applique before hand quilting it if the applique is big. I read somewhere that when the applique wears out on top of a vintage quilt, it leaves the batting exposed. I try to keep that in mind when I trim.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-29953097979537215352016-12-21T19:59:15.682-08:002016-12-21T19:59:15.682-08:00How very interesting. The red sort of separates t...How very interesting. The red sort of separates the blocks and lets them stand on their own but the whole goes together. I have a design wall but for bigger quilts, the floor works well.<br />Historical dirt. Now that is a new one and I like the term.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-36337800025458027282016-12-21T07:48:04.560-08:002016-12-21T07:48:04.560-08:00It is turning out great! I started a potluck quilt...It is turning out great! I started a potluck quilt, but couldn't figure out how to get all the pieces together! LOL <br />When our final days draw near, we won't be saying, "Darn, I wish I would have cleaned my house more!"Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-38149923927937338682016-12-20T22:06:38.957-08:002016-12-20T22:06:38.957-08:00I'm laughing so much about the historical dust...I'm laughing so much about the historical dust, so funny!! love your pot luck pictures even if you don't think they're the best photos, they look good to me.Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-28984141888086066262016-12-20T16:24:04.492-08:002016-12-20T16:24:04.492-08:00You are absolutely so talented! I love that you a...You are absolutely so talented! I love that you are mixing hand quilting with machine! I also love the fact that not all blocks are the same size! This is going to be an amazing work of art! I love historical homes! Merry Christmas!Kevin the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408141611525523677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-32606605606292691172016-12-20T12:26:45.958-08:002016-12-20T12:26:45.958-08:00Thanks a million! It has been fun!Thanks a million! It has been fun!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-72984330406184029922016-12-20T12:19:03.191-08:002016-12-20T12:19:03.191-08:00HI Wendy, your Pot Luck quilt is turning out beaut...HI Wendy, your Pot Luck quilt is turning out beautifully! Each block is so pretty and so distinctive, that the contrast between the blocks is lovely.Congratulations on all the progress you're making ! Best wishes from Marina and Daryl LynnQuilt Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976052222538291847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-37390788499371020992016-12-20T08:02:13.781-08:002016-12-20T08:02:13.781-08:00You got a hida bed in the couch?You got a hida bed in the couch?Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651396265516069702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-62121674040404707762016-12-20T05:18:16.006-08:002016-12-20T05:18:16.006-08:00Oh Barb, I must have missed that issue! I really d...Oh Barb, I must have missed that issue! I really don't mind making my own "patina"! It is fun that we both while away the winter months with our projects. His is a bit more messy, but the work space is portable so he can remove it once a week when we have our grandson. I'll try to remember to post a picture of his models soon. Merry Christmas!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-31829374411516556222016-12-20T05:15:42.737-08:002016-12-20T05:15:42.737-08:00Have a very Merry Christmas too!Have a very Merry Christmas too!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-38284363141437265722016-12-20T05:14:51.099-08:002016-12-20T05:14:51.099-08:00I can't believe I had so many either, but I di...I can't believe I had so many either, but I did have to tweak a few! Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-4298685862124877602016-12-20T05:06:54.644-08:002016-12-20T05:06:54.644-08:00What a fun project for you. Isn't it great to...What a fun project for you. Isn't it great to be enthused and excited?<br />I also cut out the back of my work when I'm going to hand quilt. I'm so jealous that your husband has such a cool hobby. I love miniatures too. <br />Remember "dust is a component of country decorating" as quoted many years ago in Country Living Mag. ha ha <br />I adore old homes.<br />Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-72407606691048935662016-12-20T04:38:41.503-08:002016-12-20T04:38:41.503-08:00Your Pot Luck quilt is looking yummy! I'd love...Your Pot Luck quilt is looking yummy! I'd love to give that technique a try one of these days. We live in an old house, too, with lots of dust! It never goes away :) Have a wonderful Christmas!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-17388552711235006052016-12-19T17:55:26.154-08:002016-12-19T17:55:26.154-08:00We have a civil war ear house, too...I'm lovin...We have a civil war ear house, too...I'm loving that 'historical dust' line....I'm definitely going to use that! And this pot luck quilt is so beautiful....I can't believe you had so many wonderful orphan blocks! It's fantastic!reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822110311373036914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-56230149117237222922016-12-19T11:51:26.503-08:002016-12-19T11:51:26.503-08:00You are sweet Randi but you must have had your con...You are sweet Randi but you must have had your contacts out! I think a little dirt is healthy! Have a great holiday up at the cabin with the family!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-1846682971010387712016-12-19T11:49:49.130-08:002016-12-19T11:49:49.130-08:00Oh No Debra, it is more time QUILTING and LESS tim...Oh No Debra, it is more time QUILTING and LESS time cleaning! Merry Christmas to you and your family!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-19908461048661506262016-12-19T11:03:36.210-08:002016-12-19T11:03:36.210-08:00Your Pot Luck does look like it's a fun one!, ...Your Pot Luck does look like it's a fun one!, and yes, I do cut out under applique'. It's the way I was taught - lol- so that it's easier to quilt later. Our home is only about 60 years old, but we moved it to where it is now about 35 years ago, so it seems like it's old. :) Maybe because there's always dust and dirt everywhere! hahaha Maybe it's time to do some more cleaning and less stitching?? :D<br />Merry Christmas!Debra @ Life is a Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853926453946247707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-77240683213896629182016-12-19T10:20:31.795-08:002016-12-19T10:20:31.795-08:00Wendy, I love how your pot luck quilt is coming al...Wendy, I love how your pot luck quilt is coming along. I should've known that you'd have a PLAN. When I put together orphan blocks, I just punt...but that's my style (it's pretty obvious when you look closely! VBG).<br />I loved your old house and didn't see ANY direct, let alone 150 yrs worth... <br />Hope you are having a wonderful holiday and enjoy that darling Caton!Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-56306298282809017572016-12-19T09:44:43.990-08:002016-12-19T09:44:43.990-08:00I think memories are what make a house a home. Enj...I think memories are what make a house a home. Enjoy your Christmas Cecile!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-12252681379235521682016-12-19T09:44:01.328-08:002016-12-19T09:44:01.328-08:00I store all my big quilts on a spare bed, but the ...I store all my big quilts on a spare bed, but the room is so small I can't get far back enough to take a photo. Do you think anyone would object to a queen bed in the middle of the living room? I think it might work! Thanks for sharing your method!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-37657842606171756782016-12-19T09:42:20.239-08:002016-12-19T09:42:20.239-08:00Well, it certainly has worked for me over the year...Well, it certainly has worked for me over the years. I grew up in an old house so I come by this naturally! My husband wants to paint the kitchen, but I feel like we would be destroying a part of history!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-53899334402849777122016-12-19T09:40:08.186-08:002016-12-19T09:40:08.186-08:00I'll try to be better with tutorial type photo...I'll try to be better with tutorial type photos!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-20988268767742152102016-12-19T09:39:23.512-08:002016-12-19T09:39:23.512-08:00Janet, they don't shrink much, but I do think ...Janet, they don't shrink much, but I do think the hand quilted ones shrink a little more than the machine quilted ones. I did try to keep it simple by using a factor of 2.5 inches (ie. each one is divisible by 2.5). This makes the math much simpler. It has been a challenge but a fun one! Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-60940208094528099382016-12-19T09:26:47.866-08:002016-12-19T09:26:47.866-08:00I really love your wonderful project Wendy ! Old h...I really love your wonderful project Wendy ! Old houses too ! My parents live in an old family one and it's full of memories in it !CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438079864390886446.post-30891448957875730812016-12-19T08:30:58.538-08:002016-12-19T08:30:58.538-08:00I think this whole idea is beyond my calculating s...I think this whole idea is beyond my calculating skills. Do you find the size of the units changes much after quilting--and do the hand quilted ones shrink less than the machine quilted? I don't know that I would ever be able to even figure out a layout for all of these different parts, let alone put it together. But I am totally fascinated by your process, and I LOVE the little quiltlets you are combining!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.com