tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post7821361323486357320..comments2024-03-14T07:32:31.546-04:00Comments on wabi-sabi quilts : Gwennie Inspired Medallion - STAR round revealCynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-10475550376838232382016-09-06T11:47:45.655-04:002016-09-06T11:47:45.655-04:00I had fun with my stars by another name, I don'...I had fun with my stars by another name, I don't think any two are the same! Love your spirals and you thoughts on adding Sashiko!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601853322552968292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-58086692161758236042016-09-02T22:31:20.757-04:002016-09-02T22:31:20.757-04:00Cynthia, your quilt just sings! It's beautifu...Cynthia, your quilt just sings! It's beautiful. Your stars and swirls are both great but your houses are fabulous! I can't tell you how much I love them. Now I want to make houses -- maybe for an upcoming quilt. Did you applique the swirls (by hand or machine?) and did you applique the doors and windows onto the houses?<br /><br />I'm pleased to learn that I'm not the only one who is finding improvising a little challenging. I often improvise when I run out of fabric but somehow, this is different. And yes, I definitely understand being in problem solving mode. (My husband asks me if I think this is fun. I don't think he believes me when I tell him yes.)<br /><br />I don't like the word "wonky" applied to stars, either. I've seen these stars also called "liberated" and "maverick." I think the word "casual" is perfect to describe them.<br /><br />--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-53632292553268376532016-09-02T20:27:37.169-04:002016-09-02T20:27:37.169-04:00I love your quilt! The addition of the swirls is ...I love your quilt! The addition of the swirls is really brilliant, and the little houses are great! Your applique is adding some really fun elements.<br /><br />I agree...this has been challenging, but in a fun (mostly) way. It certainly makes for a personal quilt, doesn't it?<br /><br />Sorry about the indigo - can you find some online? Oh no, another design challenge!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498453213057487052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-35155096410682737342016-09-02T17:00:30.606-04:002016-09-02T17:00:30.606-04:00Each new addition works so well with the previous ...Each new addition works so well with the previous creation. Nice job.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-71870004981687523282016-09-02T16:07:17.330-04:002016-09-02T16:07:17.330-04:00I really, really love your quilt. The colors, the ...I really, really love your quilt. The colors, the 'casualness' and the fabrics! Great job!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-44520047358679499932016-09-02T07:56:43.693-04:002016-09-02T07:56:43.693-04:00This is amazing! I love the spirals you added as w...This is amazing! I love the spirals you added as well as the houses and stars! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-56695235943087228642016-09-02T06:22:41.368-04:002016-09-02T06:22:41.368-04:00I love your setting and your stars ! And I'm s...I love your setting and your stars ! And I'm sorry for the indigo....CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-3521406468303275262016-09-02T03:43:55.745-04:002016-09-02T03:43:55.745-04:00Loving where you're up to so far :)Loving where you're up to so far :)Helen in the UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244235808545822843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-39541705936246717362016-09-02T00:51:10.481-04:002016-09-02T00:51:10.481-04:00Love love it. So creative. Yes, those row houses a...Love <i>love</i> it. So creative. Yes, those row houses are a great addition to the round. That indigo is such a pretty shade :)Danice Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756628636993465703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-76989987642901587252016-09-02T00:23:08.956-04:002016-09-02T00:23:08.956-04:00I LOVE it! Part of the challenge for me is to find...I LOVE it! Part of the challenge for me is to find similar fabrics that work. I hope you find a great alternative. I really love the addition of the houses.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-23437236925984860232016-09-01T23:44:32.692-04:002016-09-01T23:44:32.692-04:00I love the idea and the challenge that goes with i...I love the idea and the challenge that goes with it. How did you get connected into this plan? My friend in MD had a similar challenge among her quilting friends but they swapped quilts from person to person. I think your idea makes the quilt more coordinated and personal while connecting up with friends.Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-59377179346004695522016-09-01T22:15:33.084-04:002016-09-01T22:15:33.084-04:00Your problem solving has sparked an "awesome&...Your problem solving has sparked an "awesome" border with so many design elements. It's really very creative and is one of my favorites. Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-19462687705538181522016-09-01T21:42:24.058-04:002016-09-01T21:42:24.058-04:00Wendy - I'm sure I completely overuse the word...Wendy - I'm sure I completely overuse the word "awesome!" In fact I am certain I have used that word to describe your quilts, more than once! ;) Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-47111150746106627722016-09-01T14:21:05.654-04:002016-09-01T14:21:05.654-04:00This border is so appealing with its little houses...This border is so appealing with its little houses, stars and swirls. I sympathize with your struggle, but you always manage to come up with something wonderful every single time. Well done!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861994507855064237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-44213973454471497932016-09-01T12:16:08.086-04:002016-09-01T12:16:08.086-04:00Love it! How about using that lovely teal from the...Love it! How about using that lovely teal from the stars and white for your last round. It sure looks great with the white design wall.Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-7031472577753061122016-09-01T11:48:00.539-04:002016-09-01T11:48:00.539-04:00And, I'm sorry to hear you don't like the ...And, I'm sorry to hear you don't like the word "wonky". As slang words go, I find myself using it a lot. There are other modern slang words that I will not use and I try not to use "Awesome" because I feel it is way over used these days. Bla, bla, bla! Your's is one of my favorites so far.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-56254925743876705662016-09-01T11:34:34.621-04:002016-09-01T11:34:34.621-04:00I love that you didn't put stars all the way a...I love that you didn't put stars all the way around your medallion (which is what I thought I would be doing). I particularly like your row houses. ;- ) This next round is going to be very interesting, to say the least!Magpie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930036522719103192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-46711011126468001442016-09-01T11:32:37.727-04:002016-09-01T11:32:37.727-04:00This is just stunning! I love the 'starry nig...This is just stunning! I love the 'starry night' feel to it - the swirls are such a perfect touch!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-81473605395519266922016-09-01T10:33:43.565-04:002016-09-01T10:33:43.565-04:00Incredible! I'm sorry to hear that the design ...Incredible! I'm sorry to hear that the design process has been a bit difficult. I surely doesn't show. It looks like this one was planned right from the start. I just love it!!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-15773206392032707692016-09-01T10:10:50.413-04:002016-09-01T10:10:50.413-04:00Your stars and swirls are so playful--perfect for ...Your stars and swirls are so playful--perfect for the rest of the top--love it!Karen in Breezy Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931154097211557249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-39764537525330799172016-09-01T09:56:19.280-04:002016-09-01T09:56:19.280-04:00Yes, this challenge has been hard, and everyone wh...Yes, this challenge has been hard, and everyone who puts themselves out there on this is quite brave! Love your houses, and I agree, the soft edges on the swirls are a relief against all the angular piecing. Looking good!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-55479577867838205332016-09-01T09:30:32.232-04:002016-09-01T09:30:32.232-04:00I love, love, love your border. Your quilt is so ...I love, love, love your border. Your quilt is so beautiful. HugsCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070492658205505567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-2302923308241995692016-09-01T09:22:07.930-04:002016-09-01T09:22:07.930-04:00Very creative border. I like how you made your bo...Very creative border. I like how you made your border look like a town scene with a night sky.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-75082398807661796472016-09-01T09:03:31.428-04:002016-09-01T09:03:31.428-04:00your stars and swirls are great. The minimal hous...your stars and swirls are great. The minimal houses are nice too - love the asymmetry in your piece.<br />Oh no - too bad about that indigo. It will provide a design challenge :) Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922529761906287927.post-19732592639767531502016-09-01T08:03:40.101-04:002016-09-01T08:03:40.101-04:00I really like those asymmetrical spirals - great d...I really like those asymmetrical spirals - great design choice. You are SO right that working this way is much "harder" (more problem solving required) than working from a cut-and-dried pattern sheet - but it is also deeply satisfying and personal (which is more important to me).Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.com