- Re:Rose Panel - 2007-10-27 15:51:20-04
Jo
What a great wall hanging. Wonderful job.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Re:Threads latest quilt
- Re:Threads latest quilt - 2007-10-27 05:36:20-04
Diane your quilts are fantastic, I agree the Butterfly wins, crazy patch, one of my faourites, then the scrap quilt WOW stunning colours.
Thank you for sharing.
LOL Jo
Re:Rose Panel
- Re:Rose Panel - 2007-10-27 03:31:40-04
JUST BEAUTIFUL,You must be so pleased to have finished such a beautiful quilt.
Re:Rose Panel
- Re:Rose Panel - 2007-10-27 00:59:44-04
Hi Jo...........this is georgeous, like a piece of your garden on the wall. great work....she
Re:Threads latest quilt
- Re:Threads latest quilt - 2007-10-26 16:15:15-04
Diane,
Hands down your butterfly quilt is my all time favorite!!!!WoW it's breathtakingly beautiful
Suzyq
Re:Rose Panel
- Re:Rose Panel - 2007-10-26 16:08:49-04
Jo,
This is absolutely stupendous!!!!
Suzyq
Friday, October 26, 2007
Re:Threads latest quilt
- Re:Threads latest quilt - 2007-10-26 11:00:52-04
Love both of the quilts.love the colours.Must say i love the one belowPost edited by: sue90, at: 2007/10/26 16:02
Re:Threads latest quilt
- Re:Threads latest quilt - 2007-10-26 10:59:15-04
If I could pick a favorite it might be this one. WOW!!!!
Re:Threads latest quilt
- Re:Threads latest quilt - 2007-10-26 10:55:44-04
Here is another one I am absolutely crazy for. giggle, giggle.
Rose Panel
- Rose Panel - 2007-10-26 09:17:08-04
Its finished, even managed to put 2 hooks on the wall to hang it. If it is not hanging straight, I was born on a hill.
Amazing how photos show up details we miss when working on a project.
Bye Jo
Re:My new quilt
- Re:My new quilt - 2007-10-26 02:01:04-04
I really like your design and choice of colours. Its good to make something and keep for yourself, well done.
Re:My new quilt
- Re:My new quilt - 2007-10-26 01:08:44-04
Momma,
your gingham quilt turned out nice. Wow and you made the pillows tooThanks for sharing
{Hugs{ Suzyq
Re:My new quilt
- Re:My new quilt - 2007-10-26 00:11:17-04
Momma, how lovely and fresh looking. And clever you, making the whole matching set. Good for you, to be keeping this one for yourself.
Marilyn
My new quilt
- My new quilt - 2007-10-25 19:52:53-04
I tried to post it in the gallery, but no luck. It boots me off the site everytime I try to post. So I am putting it here. It is alittle scarry, I actually tried something that isnt the typical 9 block. It is still blocks but atleast I am starting to venture out.
I also made to throw pillows witht this quilt and 2 quilted pillow cases. And to say so myself looks prett good on my bed. Yes finally I made on for myself. The picture isnt very good.
Post edited by: Momma, at: 2007/10/26 00:55Post edited by: Momma, at: 2007/10/26 00:57
Re:some crazy patch blocks
- Re:some crazy patch blocks - 2007-10-25 17:24:13-04
Hi Diane,
I just pm'ed to let her know I had mine done as well and would be sending them off soon. I bet they will look fantastic as a whole quilt. Do you have any pics to share here?
And my thumb is almost back to normal. It is healed but still a little tender. The side is ok, but it still hurts if I bump the end of the thumb. But not enough to keep me from doing the things I love. Yahooo, I can sew again!!! Life is great.
Thanks for asking.
Hugs,
Anna
Re:some crazy patch blocks
- Re:some crazy patch blocks - 2007-10-25 15:42:06-04
Anna
I have finished my 15 blocks and sent them off.
When they all get together the quilt will be great.
Love your blocks and I am sure all of our blocks will blend well.
Hope your thumb is getting better.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 18:55:21-04
Thanks Joyce ! I have often wandered about the red poppy. Now I know Thankyou!
Ruth
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 18:54:03-04
What a wonderful idea ! You made something very special and am sure it will be appreciated in its new home. Ruth
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 14:12:28-04
A History Lesson, I have Googled Flanders Poppy, because I remembered something about it. The Flanders poppy has been a part of Armistice or Remebrance Day ritual since the early 1920's. During the First World War, the red poppies were seen to be among the first living plants that sprouted from the devestation of the battlefields of Northern France and Belgium. Soldiers folklore had it that the poppies were vivid red from having nurtured in ground drenched with the blood of their comrades.
The poppy soon became widely accepted throughout the allied nations as the flower of rememberance to be worn on Armistice Day.
They sell poppies in Australia also, and have done so since 1921. The funds raised are used on welfare work.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 13:45:01-04
In Canada it is also November 11th and is called Remembrance Day. The Legion also sells poppies to raise funds for veterans. I will be in Florida for Nov 11th so will be buying another poppy there. There is always one on a ribbon on my car mirror along with my breast cancer pin.(one of many)
The quilt is very lovely and you should be so proud to display it, and so happy to have your hubby beside you as you do!
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 08:06:53-04
Marilyn no offense was taken in any way, please don't feel like it was. I was only explaining the distance.
Nov. 11 is what we used to call Armistis day here , but they have changed the name over the years. They call it Veterans Day now. I had a feeling the Poppy had some significance and it makes sense it is rememberance. We have a town close by that has Poppy fields and they have a Poppy festival in the spring.
Hugs to you both
Tennye
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-24 03:08:07-04
Marilynn is wright the poppy is the symbol for rememberance, Our rememberance day is on the 11th November and my husband's birthday is also on the 11th Nov,so it is a happy time and a sad time for him.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-23 10:54:11-04
Tennye, Sorry, what I wrote didnt sound good and I didnt mean it that way - written in a hurry but that is no excuse. I hope you do get to spend some lovely time with your family, however short it may be.
Maria will probably explain better, but I think the flowers are poppies - for remembrance. The symbol here for 11/11.
Marilyn
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-23 04:58:11-04
Marilyn,
I have not seen my granddaughters since July of 2006. They are 7 and almost 11. I will make as much time as I can for them when they are back in the states. They will be a two day drive from here so it will be closer than Germany but still not close. Ray my son in law won the Bronze Star while in Iraq the last time and after what happened the last two weeks over there he will most likely win another one. It is so sad that he has to see so much violence as a field medic you just get the worst of it and you have to put your life on the line every day to save others.
Ria, I don't mean to take away from your wonderful quilt and I am so glad you shared it with us. I wonder if the flower has a specific symbolism?
Tennye
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-23 02:27:07-04
Marie,
What a beauiful wallhanging.We must never for get the brave men and women in all wars.
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 22:34:01-04
Maria,
Your wall hanging gave me goosebumps. You should have put it in the legacy competition earlier this year.I thought the sun was good too, both the ANZAC symbol and the words from Remembrance Day.Luckily my husband missed out on Vietnam, they pulled out birthdays either side of his. A nieces husband went though, he died earlier this year of bowel cancer. I agree war is terrible and we should do all we can to support those who went.I am so glad the Viet Vets are finally getting the recognition they deserve
Joy
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 18:27:37-04
Maria, that is so nice. You putting it in your window is a touching gesture. We must never forget what those brave men women did for us in all wars.
Your work is so well done, hope I can do as good someday.
Cheers Jean
Monday, October 22, 2007
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 13:46:31-04
Way to go Ria,
What a wonderful wall hanging, especially with Novembr 11th coming upon us soon.
No one should forget what our brave men and women have done. Especially those who gave their lives in WWI and WWII.
My Dad served and fought in WWII and left behind many of his comrades. Thank God he came home to my Mum and helped raise me and my siblings.
Helena
Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys?
- Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys? - 2007-10-22 13:38:56-04
The ones from the medical supply store are wooden, with a cup sort of dug out for the leg, but they are over $50. here and the ones I got are plastic of some kind (strong, made to hold bed) and were only $20. then had 20% off coupon!
I don't have handy man, but he's good at vaccuuming and dishes! Lets me quilt.
Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys?
- Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys? - 2007-10-22 13:17:18-04
Hi Pat they are a great idea,
another way is to get blocks of timber, my hubby made some to go under our bed to make it higher for me after I had my back operated on a couple of years ago, now I use them under my table for when I'am cutting out it helps the back.Maws (Maureen)
Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys?
- Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys? - 2007-10-22 13:16:38-04
Hi Pat they are a great idea,
another way is to get blocks of timber, my hubby made some to go under our bed to make it higher for me after I had my back operated on a couple of years ago, now I use them under my table for when I'am cutting out it helps the back.Maws (Maureen)
Re:pictures put into the gallery
- Re:pictures put into the gallery - 2007-10-22 12:56:35-04
Thanks Kathy, for the post on where to find new additions in the gallery.
Will save me a lot of time, I went into everyone's gallery to see if they had any new photos.
thanks again Maws(Maureen)
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 11:28:49-04
Tennye, How old are the Grandchildren. And how long since you have seen them? Hope you can make time for them when they come back. Grandchildren bring so much joy. (At least when they are young)
Marilyn
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 11:20:00-04
Hi Suzyq,
No this is not my own design I am not that clever. I brought the pattern at a stiches craft show it is a Rosscraft creation no actual name given on the pattern.
I hang up in the front window every Anzac day and Vietnam Vets dayfor all to see and remember, Doug is very proud of it.
War is such a senceless thing we loose too many lives and we don't seem to be getting anywhere to having world peace.
Hugs Ria
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 11:12:48-04
Hi Joyce, It would have been great to meet, I'm sure wwe will be in Vic again as Doug and I like to travel in our caravan. been around Aus once would like to do again so much to see.
Hugs Ria
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 10:53:13-04
Ria, Wish I had known you were in Bendigo, would have gone and found you. Bendigo only half hour from us.
Love the wall hanging, really wonderful. Reminds us all
no matter where we live, what our soldiers gave and give, for us to have the sort of lives we now enjoy. Cheers
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 10:28:08-04
Ladies you have pulled at my heart strings.
No words can express how I feel, at the moment.
Can I offer a Big Hug to comfort Wives, Mothers
whose men are fighting wars in foreign lands.
LOL Jo
Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys?
- Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys? - 2007-10-22 10:28:04-04
Pat, What a great idea. I dont need that at home as my cutting table is high enough, but when we go away for our quilting weeks we are always saying we need something to raise the height of the table we use for cutting to make it more comfortable. Will have to see if we can source them easily in Aus. Does anyone know?
Marilyn
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 10:23:05-04
Maria, that is fantastic. I am so pleased you shared it with us. Most families have servicemen or Returned Servicemen, (or those who didnt return). We must never forget them.
Thanks for sharing.
Marilyn
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 07:15:36-04
That is very nice, my son in law is also in Iraq and this is his third tour. They have promised him it will be his last and he is coming back to the states in Dec. Back to Germany in Nov.I will finally be able to go see my grandchildren if I have the time. I love the sun in the back ground.
Tennye
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-22 07:22:14-04
Too cute love the little wall quilt with all the penguins and snowmen.
Tennye
Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys?
- Re:Your Favorite Quilting toys? - 2007-10-22 06:10:29-04
Just a tip for the sewing room. I recently purchased a set of 4 bed risers (look like little stands with an indent) from Linens and Things. The idea is to raise the bed for storage underneath. But I put them under the legs of my cutting table to raise it from 30 to 36 inches and it is much more comfortable on the back, arm and neck, expecially if cutting the pieces for a whole quilt at one time or any length of time. You can also buy them at a medical supply store, but at 3 times the cost.
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 05:38:47-04
That is so lovely. A great way to raise funds. Thanks for sharing. Pat
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 04:43:43-04
Ria
What a wonderful idea... Hope I went for big bucks!!
You are so right We should never forget.
PS you did a great job......
We have several friends who never came back.
Re:pictures put into the gallery
- Re:pictures put into the gallery - 2007-10-22 02:57:14-04
Glad you managed it Maria.
Oh, a short cut to checking out new additions to the gallery is to go the bottom of the gallery page and clicking on last submitted. You can quickly see if there are any new photos.
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 03:20:33-04
Ria,
This is just fantastic!!!! Your workmanship is beautiful.
Our son-in-law is now serving his 4th tour in Iraq. So I know how special this is. Glad you were able to raise funds. Bet this was the best of the lot
Did you design this pattern? Wow, this is so great!
Suzyq
Re:pictures put into the gallery
- Re:pictures put into the gallery - 2007-10-22 02:36:57-04
Thank you Kathy, I followed you instructions and was able to post my photo in the gallery.
Re:Finished project
- Re:Finished project - 2007-10-22 01:49:22-04
Sorry picture not posted having trouble with sizing hope it works this timePost edited by: RiaM, at: 2007/10/22 06:52
Finished project
- Finished project - 2007-10-22 01:38:55-04
My husband is a Vietnam Vet and we recently had a reunion with his mates. We were asked to bring something along to auction to raise money for troop funds, so I maade this wall hanging. On the bottom I embroidered Lest we forget . The auction was a great success, and fun was had by all. We all met in Bendigo (Victoria Australia) had losts of laughs plenty to eat and enjoyed catching up with old friends.
Post edited by: RiaM, at: 2007/10/22 06:41Post edited by: RiaM, at: 2007/10/22 06:44
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-22 01:12:38-04
Wow- they are great. I would love to have them in my home for xmas
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 22:06:43-04
Great job Sue, I have also finished my first Christmas present, nearly finish 2nd.
Cheers Jean
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 15:09:24-04
Hi Sue
Love the two quilts you make and I am sure the children in your daughters class will love theirs.
Thanks for sharing - they are both great ideas
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 14:35:54-04
Hi Sue,
I'm so proud of you
Very Pretty!
Suzy
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 13:14:52-04
Beautiful. Thanks for the Xmas noodles ideas! Along with the ornament exchange of course. Pat
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 10:56:14-04
Hi Sue, Both of these are great. Good for you. And especially having Christmas projects finished in October. Clever.
Marilyn
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 10:26:00-04
Well aren't you a clever clogs. Really loved the tree, guess it was an advent calendar as it had 24 squares. Loved the square one too but the tree shape is so Chrismassy. Might have to go fabric shopping AGAIN. Well done
Joy
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 10:01:39-04
Hi Sue....i really like the tree project....but both are very nice.....good work .........she
Re:2 christmas projects finished
- Re:2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 09:56:58-04
Here is the other oneThis one i have done for my daughter Emily's school class.Emily is a teacher.Post edited by: sue90, at: 2007/10/21 15:33
2 christmas projects finished
- 2 christmas projects finished - 2007-10-21 09:55:04-04
Hi All,
Here are 2 of my chritmas projects i have just finished.
Sue
Re:Fabric Calculator
- Re:Fabric Calculator - 2007-10-20 17:05:13-04
thank you for the welcome, glad to be here and meet everyone. Always looking for new aids to help out with quilts, especially since am so new at it, I search out alot
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