tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post6369237811617715016..comments2024-03-14T07:32:31.546-04:00Comments on wabi-sabi quilts : Potholders for days, a brief word about current events, some appliquéCynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-49473658781624818572022-07-24T19:45:14.248-04:002022-07-24T19:45:14.248-04:00I have some handmade potholders that were gifts fo...I have some handmade potholders that were gifts for me and I love them! Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-48174709855613736162022-07-22T23:07:00.351-04:002022-07-22T23:07:00.351-04:00I keep hearing the same theme of how depressing th...I keep hearing the same theme of how depressing the world has gotten, over and over. Especially in the States, but things don't look too great from this side of the Pacific Ocean either. Is it the fall out from political choices or is it the pandemic? It is hard to find the positive...Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858446371419879296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-10046652378980406122022-07-10T23:45:27.407-04:002022-07-10T23:45:27.407-04:00Your hot pads/potholders are such fun. Good to ma...Your hot pads/potholders are such fun. Good to make when you don't want to think, or maybe when you don't want to think about quilting but want to think about other things....<br />Your Ladies' Aid blocks have such a gentle, timeless look about them. I know they will become a much-cherished quilt.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-70171803761018552622022-07-08T08:38:35.626-04:002022-07-08T08:38:35.626-04:00what a nice post. I'm sorry I'm so far beh...what a nice post. I'm sorry I'm so far behind. I love your Ladies Aid colors! They are soft and sweet and very pretty. <br />Your potholders are a nice project. I can see how they could become addictive. Maria Shell has an oven mitt pattern - you can see it on her website. they are neat and I've often thought I'd like to make some.<br />It was very hard for me to be patriotic this year I have to say.<br />Shocking news about the assassination in Japan. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-86758039667454160822022-07-06T19:41:15.652-04:002022-07-06T19:41:15.652-04:00Your Ladies Aid blocks are looking fantastic! Love...Your Ladies Aid blocks are looking fantastic! Love the soft colors.audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-62111185068644580242022-07-06T16:49:15.360-04:002022-07-06T16:49:15.360-04:00I'll ditto what others have said in enjoying s...I'll ditto what others have said in enjoying seeing these lovely little quilts that are practical too. I think you have achieved the gentle soft look you wanted with your blocks too. A facebook friend always forwards Heather's columns and they are always interesting reading. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770193529950365462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-22582770158127612352022-07-05T17:40:59.109-04:002022-07-05T17:40:59.109-04:00I had to “find” you blog, Cynthia (blogger issues)...I had to “find” you blog, Cynthia (blogger issues) haha! I also love the potholder idea, and yours are so cheerful. The dusty blue and pink top is looking very lovely. Such a “soft” look. Our sewing rooms are sanctuaries where we can escape the realities of what’s going on, especially when we start to feel bombarded. I prefer to read my news as opposed to watching it, as it’s less invasive and easier to edit. Thanks for reminding me about Heather Richardson. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926328455712508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-24317713745097562942022-07-04T18:10:17.771-04:002022-07-04T18:10:17.771-04:00Your Potholders are wonderful! I love the scrappy...Your Potholders are wonderful! I love the scrappy colors and quilting a straight line down through the middle is genius! I'm going to tey that!! Your Ladies Aid blocks are wonderful too! I saw that block with the dog on BB's blog and was tempted...<br />Happy 4th! take care, cwcspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-34956110374207893482022-07-01T23:02:14.286-04:002022-07-01T23:02:14.286-04:00Yup on HCR....I always read her thoughts...And, sa...Yup on HCR....I always read her thoughts...And, saving the world, one potholder at a time!!! Right on! Gifting them always brings a smile. As for our countrty's doom and gloom, I am horrified. Nice post xo<br />O'Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350950712546652314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-52188749787187031032022-07-01T08:17:46.083-04:002022-07-01T08:17:46.083-04:00Sweet little potholders for this month's mini!...Sweet little potholders for this month's mini! What a great way to use up scraps. Love your Ladies' Aid blocks in those soft hues. Only one more to go? Yay! <br /> Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-32513601638788176122022-06-30T13:33:53.403-04:002022-06-30T13:33:53.403-04:00I just started reading Richardson's newsletter...I just started reading Richardson's newsletter. What a great resource.<br />I love that you now have the space to be messy while you sew! Finally! Your beautiful applique is inspiring. I'm working up the nerve to get started on a simple applique project myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-55793142415774328292022-06-30T11:26:04.213-04:002022-06-30T11:26:04.213-04:00Thank you for sharing the link for Ms. Richardson....Thank you for sharing the link for Ms. Richardson. It really distresses me too thinking my granddaughters are being set back to old 50s & 60s laws. <br />SoniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-4076700144563429072022-06-29T16:39:12.854-04:002022-06-29T16:39:12.854-04:00I, too, enjoy making potholders and giving them as...I, too, enjoy making potholders and giving them as gifts - they are always appreciated. Heather Cox Richardson’s daily letter is delivered right to my email and I read her regularly with my morning coffee- so informative and insightful! I hope our country finds a way to correct course!gladiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650491174081825382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-57843181993325362432022-06-29T15:48:21.251-04:002022-06-29T15:48:21.251-04:00The hot pads are great - I should follow your exam...The hot pads are great - I should follow your example and make some because hot pads are scarce around her right now. Your "Ladies Aid" blocks have just the right look. Soft and pretty.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-80285520344557921712022-06-29T14:06:36.628-04:002022-06-29T14:06:36.628-04:00What a great gift idea in those potholders. Now i...What a great gift idea in those potholders. Now if I can only get going on some now for Christmas gifts instead of waiting until December. Heather Cox Richardson is our morning read, she is excellent and her insights into our country and our past are an invaluable resource so we can learn from our history. I too am watching all the January 6th hearings and Ms. Hutchinson was stellar.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512566930432872049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-36232240704499460252022-06-29T10:41:28.747-04:002022-06-29T10:41:28.747-04:00Wow! 4 Mini quilts in one month!! I love them. And...Wow! 4 Mini quilts in one month!! I love them. And, thanks for counting them as the fabulous minis that they are!! Your Ladies Aid blocks are so soft and pretty. What a wonderful summer quilt it will be! I applaud you for watching the news. I cannot do it on a regular basis. I know that WE need to BE the change, I just wish I were younger and had more energy to make it happen.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-5460655555632961152022-06-29T10:36:54.555-04:002022-06-29T10:36:54.555-04:00Kyle - "dusty blue and rose" is so accur...Kyle - "dusty blue and rose" is so accurate, thank you! Brings me right back to 1985.Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-39808270506005440982022-06-29T09:42:02.793-04:002022-06-29T09:42:02.793-04:00Thanks for the potholder idea—so agree about makin...Thanks for the potholder idea—so agree about making useful things! I keep wanting to add some dresser “scarves”, but really quilted mats to bedroom furniture! Love the ladies aid applique, and thanks for recommending Heather - have signed up and look forward to her writing. Finding solace in working with my hands! Best, Linda BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-62902208864160174772022-06-29T09:29:05.171-04:002022-06-29T09:29:05.171-04:00Your practical potholders are charming mini quilts...Your practical potholders are charming mini quilts. Each one totally unique. I liked seeing your sewing area. Creativity can get a little messy! Your applique blocks are so pretty. I'm sure I still have many quilts with the dusty blue and rose combo. Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-41471929244250590452022-06-29T08:22:07.288-04:002022-06-29T08:22:07.288-04:00Great potholders you've put together!! Love yo...Great potholders you've put together!! Love your doggie block--so sweet!! <br />This is such a distressing time (and a frustratiing one, too) for our country.., all our hard won rights are being attacked. We see headlines online but have stopped watching News altogether. Just too much to take. <br />Nice to see that you are settling in and can sew up a storm;))) Hugs and hopes, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-54987165873591608492022-06-28T23:55:58.576-04:002022-06-28T23:55:58.576-04:00Your potholders are a wonderful way to use up scra...Your potholders are a wonderful way to use up scraps and create something pleasing AND useful!<br />The dusty pink and soft blue are iconic for that era, and you have captured that feel very well.<br />It is a distressing time. I listened to Ms. Hutchinson's testimony on NPR today. It shows great integrity and courage to do the right thing in testifying of truth (and several people have). But it is sad how many continue to hide behind lies.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-66804056770814544472022-06-28T21:56:55.419-04:002022-06-28T21:56:55.419-04:00I get HCR’s daily email and look forward to her in...I get HCR’s daily email and look forward to her insightful messages. I was amazed by Ms. Hutchinson’s bravery, strength and poise. I am so distressed by what is happening in the US. Ladies Aid is gorgeous and the potholders are a great idea!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-32496280507843900542022-06-28T21:33:05.898-04:002022-06-28T21:33:05.898-04:00Potholders are the ultimate useful quilts, and you...Potholders are the ultimate useful quilts, and you have enough sweet minis to more than make up for missing months! I'm loving the soft vibe of of those big applique blocks. The backgrounds will provide lots of opportunity for lovely handquilting. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.com