tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post3326931417404456885..comments2024-03-23T20:16:34.249-04:00Comments on Pinkadot Quilts: Sewing DayPinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-8312315120278969402015-04-06T12:22:02.559-04:002015-04-06T12:22:02.559-04:00I am so glad that wonderful vintage quilt is in yo...I am so glad that wonderful vintage quilt is in your good hands. I really don't have knowledge based answers to your questions. Personally, I would want to salvage and repair it if I thought that it was at all possible. But I would try to find some people who are familiar with the process and ask their opinion on if it's a good candidate for repairing. I would guess that, even though it may feel ookie and icky, I wouldn't wash it until I had repaired and strengthened it as much as I could. Maybe you could just get a big bucket and dunk it in there with some gentle detergent and no agitation? But even then, you would need to wring it to help it dry. I guess it's just whether or not you can stand to work on it dirty :) Well, I've said enough for a person who knows nothing about it... Except I love it and whatever you can do will be great to preserve that person's work of so long ago. Another thing I love is the idea of doing a house quilt that has all unique and fun houses so I can't wait to see what you do with those blocks, too!magistrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349672558449319503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-8159099429234919402015-04-04T22:59:52.160-04:002015-04-04T22:59:52.160-04:00Everyone loves you 9-patch quilt and so do I...oh,...Everyone loves you 9-patch quilt and so do I...oh, and those long rows.....disliking them is another thing we have in common!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368655338665362173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-47323095204100945242015-04-03T04:56:07.560-04:002015-04-03T04:56:07.560-04:00You do have lots happening. Love the look of the 9...You do have lots happening. Love the look of the 9 patch. That has come together well.<br />And the house blocks are fun, too. You are busy with swap blocks. <br />Have fun with the blue quilts. That is going to be an interesting task now you have 3 boys of similar ages.<br />Karen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465309380323203551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-45025043786187585332015-04-02T15:21:36.987-04:002015-04-02T15:21:36.987-04:00I love your quilt. I wouldn't cut it up, I wou...I love your quilt. I wouldn't cut it up, I would just repair it and replace worn fabric with some pieces that look similar. That's<br />What I have done in the past. Hugs, sandi shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626036223682181303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-45601399333781639332015-04-02T14:10:16.327-04:002015-04-02T14:10:16.327-04:00I just LOVE your Nine Patch quilt!! So pretty! I...I just LOVE your Nine Patch quilt!! So pretty! I see you are drinking Kombucha - what is your favorite flavor? Mine is Ginger-Ade.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359932310807851237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-24295092506892505592015-04-02T11:22:01.803-04:002015-04-02T11:22:01.803-04:00Oh your quilt is exquisite! I love the simple polk...Oh your quilt is exquisite! I love the simple polka dot fabric with the squares. fiberchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611433674621659866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-21558230644561533882015-04-02T08:44:54.055-04:002015-04-02T08:44:54.055-04:00I would love to respond to you but there was no em...I would love to respond to you but there was no email address!<br />Maybe try something very simple with your friends to start and they will feel comfortable trying something a little more out there?Pinkadot Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-13641290827158125162015-04-02T08:35:44.736-04:002015-04-02T08:35:44.736-04:00Love your nine patch polka dots... How big are the...Love your nine patch polka dots... How big are the squares?.. We finished a nine patch exchange last year and I'm working on quilt #3 from the blocks.. One square, one on point and one with all the "ugly" squares cut into 1/4s and sashed on two sides... This one is to be an"art" quilt, in which I mess around with whatever idea comes into my head. It is in my 'ufo's file right now, while it percolates in my head...<br />How do I get my friends to do a swap?..they are intent on making quilts they "like" and seldom 'stetch' their limits...Chrysanthemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736336737161356710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-52730026342208999442015-04-02T07:31:19.660-04:002015-04-02T07:31:19.660-04:00wee! I love your nine patch quilt. I think simpl...wee! I love your nine patch quilt. I think simple settings are working perfectly for these colorful patches.<br />fun vintage find! can't wait to see more with the house quilt!!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-84091469066142211002015-04-02T06:47:26.865-04:002015-04-02T06:47:26.865-04:00I really like the polka dot fabric with the nine p...I really like the polka dot fabric with the nine patches-it really adds to them! And what a find on on the Economy patch quilt. I am noticing that you have a eye for discovering vintage and unique items! Have fun in Sewing Land!Helen@Till We Quilt Againhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758395095362610383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-34373754248805677282015-04-02T00:18:35.467-04:002015-04-02T00:18:35.467-04:00I love your 9 patches!!I love your 9 patches!!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950005795704227435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-59602496880450410442015-04-01T21:36:58.768-04:002015-04-01T21:36:58.768-04:00Your nine patches are happy and bright and they lo...Your nine patches are happy and bright and they look great altogether. Your vintage quilt is also happy and bright. Maybe you keep the quilt as is and enjoy it folded in a sweet spot. Otherwise, it might be a long term project, which isn't bad just slow. It would be lovely redone.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-8421381259997352692015-04-01T20:37:09.189-04:002015-04-01T20:37:09.189-04:00I really like that 9 patch...it's perfect! And...I really like that 9 patch...it's perfect! And I know what you mean about scraps getting out of control...mine seem to be doing the same thing right now! Love the vintage quilt, those fabrics are fun prints!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-50650905934839783822015-04-01T18:22:00.345-04:002015-04-01T18:22:00.345-04:00LOVE the 9 patches! Looks like a great swap!LOVE the 9 patches! Looks like a great swap!Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-51965919597745073212015-04-01T18:03:01.956-04:002015-04-01T18:03:01.956-04:00Your nine patch quilt is just beautiful! Love all...Your nine patch quilt is just beautiful! Love all of the blues for the new babies. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck with the vintage quilt. A lovely treasure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101706168651997759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-90240706798651284262015-04-01T16:50:13.121-04:002015-04-01T16:50:13.121-04:00Your photos have a dreamy quality to them. I love ...Your photos have a dreamy quality to them. I love the simple layout of your 9 patches, It's such a colourful, happy look. Good luck with whatever you decide with the vintage quilt. Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-20543776844685901222015-04-01T15:57:19.532-04:002015-04-01T15:57:19.532-04:00Very fun to see all your wips and quilty ideas! Lo...Very fun to see all your wips and quilty ideas! Love that vintage economy patch too. Wonderful fabrics! Tim over at http://timquilts.com/ does a lot of work with vintage fabrics and tops. He is pretty adamant that the repairs should always be done first and then washing later after the quilt is totally done being stitched to batting. Less chance of deterioration to the fabrics with the added reinforcement of the stitching. It'll be fun to see what you come up with!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-26435461818315845232015-04-01T13:48:33.951-04:002015-04-01T13:48:33.951-04:00The nine patch is looking so bright and cheerful! ...The nine patch is looking so bright and cheerful! Just what we need here with lots of rain and heavy storms. I wouldn't know what to advice. Actually I have a antique top too. At first I was thinking of using the fabrics but I'm afraid the fabric will even be worse if you are going to unpick them and work with them again. I hope you can repair the worst spots and then may be give it a gentle handwash.<br />Good luck, it is a nice quilt though,<br />Groetjes<br />AnnemiekeAnnemiekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384469598782673196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-62558109006263394782015-04-01T13:30:01.505-04:002015-04-01T13:30:01.505-04:00Really nice setting with those swap blocks--your l...Really nice setting with those swap blocks--your little houses are so cute and cheery! Hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-40869383680162315352015-04-01T13:24:03.170-04:002015-04-01T13:24:03.170-04:00First I LOVE your 9-patch quilt. It's so sweet...First I LOVE your 9-patch quilt. It's so sweet! With the vintage quilt I'd cut it apart but cut it into usable squares or HST's or something. I wouldn't take every seam apart. Or (I just thought of this) what about layering it with batting and backing (leaving what's there in tact) and quilting it with very close straight lines. That would hold everything together and it would be a sweet cuddle quilt after it's washed a few times.Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.com